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US Coast Guard Report Finds Titan Implosion Was Preventable

Investigators identified untested carbon fiber hull failure as the catalyst for the implosion.

Overview

  • The report attributes the June 2023 disaster to the loss of structural integrity in the Titan’s experimental carbon fiber hull.
  • The Marine Board of Investigation found that OceanGate skipped mandatory certification, neglected maintenance and failed to conduct rigorous safety inspections despite prior technical anomalies.
  • Internal testimonies and documents show OceanGate used intimidation tactics and fostered a toxic work environment that suppressed employee safety warnings.
  • Families of the five victims have filed multimillion-dollar negligence lawsuits against OceanGate following the report’s publication.
  • The report offers recommendations for stricter international regulations and oversight of private deep-sea submersibles to avert future tragedies.