Overview

• The Coast Guard’s final report attributes the June 2023 Titan disaster to inadequate design, missing safety certifications, poor maintenance and lack of inspections.
• Investigators documented repeated technical anomalies on the carbon-fiber submersible, including hull delamination and a misinstalled propulsor that went uncorrected.
• The report reveals that OceanGate’s leadership fostered a toxic work environment and used intimidation to suppress safety warnings and evade oversight.
• Families of the five victims have filed lawsuits seeking over $50 million in damages, alleging gross negligence in the submersible’s development and operation.
• Federal regulators and lawmakers are advancing proposals for mandatory certifications and stricter safety standards for private deep-sea submersibles.