Overview

• A source quoted by the New York Post says a well-known billionaire is preparing an imminent manned trip to the Titanic wreck, with the voyage priced near $10 million.
• The individual’s identity and technical details have not been disclosed, and the claim has not been independently verified by the outlets cited.
• The U.S. Coast Guard’s Marine Board found the 2023 Titan implosion was preventable, citing design and operational lapses and noting a mostly fiberglass pressure hull in place of traditional titanium.
• The investigation said OceanGate operated outside established deep-sea protocols, a finding now central to calls for formal accreditation and stricter oversight of human-rated dives.
• Triton Submarines’ CEO Patrick Lahey says a new commercially available sub intended for Titanic depths is in development, with advocates pointing to certification as the baseline for future missions.