Titan submersible: The Coast Guard says the disaster was ‘preventable.’ Now the deep-sea industry is looking to the future

A US Coast Guard report highlights significant failures in the design and operation of the Titan submersible, which imploded in 2023, killing five, including OceanGate’s CEO Stockton Rush. The findings emphasize the need for stricter regulations and third-party certifications in the submersible industry, addressing both technical flaws and a toxic workplace culture at OceanGate.

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