During the inquiry, Lochridge expressed that he believed the tragedy was inevitable due to ignored safety concerns, stating, "I had no confidence whatsoever... and I was very vocal about that."
Lochridge's testimony highlighted the core issue: "The whole idea of OceanGate was to make money, adding: There was very little in the way of science."
He recounted prior incidents involving Stockton Rush, noting, "Rush reportedly threw the vessel's controls at Lochridge in a fit of rage after a passenger asked that someone else pilot the submersible..."
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