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Ridgewood NJ, in a sweeping 335-page report released yesterday, the U.S. Coast Guard concluded that the catastrophic 2023 implosion of OceanGate’s Titan submersible—which killed all five people on board—was the direct result of “avoidable engineering failures” and a systemic disregard for safety standards by the company.
🚨 Key Findings From the Report:
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Eight major engineering breakdowns were identified as primary causes of the implosion.
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OceanGate ignored international safety protocols, skipping independent certification and pressure-testing required for deep-sea craft.
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Whistleblower concerns were suppressed, including via a SLAPP lawsuit filed against a former employee who warned the vessel was unsafe.
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Leadership repeatedly operated Titan outside accepted depth-rating standards, exploiting regulatory loopholes in international waters.
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Cost-cutting shortcuts compromised safety, including:
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Outdoor storage of the carbon-fiber hull during harsh Canadian winters.
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Using only 4 titanium bolts to secure the front viewport, despite engineers recommending 18.
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⚠️ Disaster Timeline
The Titan imploded in June 2023 approximately 12,500 feet beneath the surface during a $250,000-per-seat tourist dive to view the wreck of the Titanic. The violent pressure collapse killed:
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OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush
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Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman
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British explorer Hamish Harding
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French Titanic expert Paul-Henri Nargeolet
🧾 What Happens Next?
This U.S. Coast Guard report is the first formal government account of what went wrong—but it won’t be the last. A separate investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is still underway, with its findings expected later this year.
Bottom Line:
The Titan disaster wasn’t a tragic accident—it was a predictable and preventable failure caused by cutting corners, silencing experts, and putting profit over protocol. Regulators are now under pressure to tighten oversight of experimental deep-sea tourism before another tragedy strikes.
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