Witness testimony revealed a company culture at OceanGate where the desire for profit overshadowed safety concerns, with officials prioritizing financial gain over caution, leading to the Titan disaster.
David Lochridge, former operations director, testified, 'The whole idea behind the company was to make money. There was very little in the way of science.' This highlights a profit-driven mindset at OceanGate.
Guillermo Sohnlein, co-founder of OceanGate, defended the use of carbon fiber, stating, 'Using carbon fiber for the pressure hull was hardly a novel idea' emphasizing the calculated risks taken by the company.
The disconnect between the views on public perception led to confusion about the clients' roles, as some described them as mere passengers, whereas OceanGate labeled them 'mission specialists'.
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