The US Coast Guard's investigation into the Titan submersible implosion, which killed five people in 2023, concluded the disaster was preventable. The report cited OceanGate's failure to follow established engineering safety, testing, and maintenance protocols as the primary cause. Criticism was also directed at the sub's design, likening its hull to a 'high school project.' Furthermore, it revealed OceanGate's toxic workplace culture, fostering intimidation and discouraging employee safety concerns. Investigators found the company had exploited regulatory confusion to operate outside of deep-sea protocols.
The Coast Guard's report concluded the Titan submersible implosion was 'preventable,' attributing it primarily to OceanGate's failure to adhere to established engineering protocols.
The design of the Titan submersible was criticized, with a former director of engineering comparing its first hull to a 'high school project.'
OceanGate maintained a 'toxic workplace culture' that discouraged employees from voicing safety concerns, leveraging intimidation tactics to evade regulatory scrutiny.
The report revealed OceanGate strategically created regulatory confusion, allowing the Titan to operate outside established deep-sea protocols for years.
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