Overview

• The Titan submersible imploded on June 18, 2023, killing all five aboard during a dive to the Titanic wreckage.
• A year later, the U.S. Coast Guard's investigation into the causes of the disaster is still ongoing, with delays in releasing findings.
• Real estate billionaire Larry Connor is financing a new submersible, the Triton 4000/2 Abyssal Explorer, to safely reach Titanic depths.
• Triton Submarines emphasizes higher safety standards compared to OceanGate, whose Titan sub was criticized for its design and lack of classification.
• Despite the tragedy, deep-sea exploration continues to attract interest, with future missions planned to the Titanic site and beyond.