Stockton Rush: Had he survived OceanGate’s Titan submersible tragedy, he may have faced criminal investigation

OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush was a visionary in deep-sea tourism but was criticized for negligence leading to the Titan submersible’s implosion in June 2023, which resulted in five fatalities, including his own. The US Coast Guard’s report highlighted his failure to follow safety protocols, creating a toxic work environment that suppressed safety concerns, and indicated potential criminal liability under maritime law.

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