Summary
The final day of the Coast Guard hearing into the Titan submersible disaster took place in North Charleston, South Carolina, where testimonies were presented regarding the circumstances surrounding the implosion of the submersible. Key figures, including former employees of OceanGate, provided insights into the company’s operations and the challenges it faced leading up to the tragic event.
During the hearings, various witnesses, including employees from NASA and Boeing, recounted their experiences with OceanGate, highlighting issues related to safety regulations and oversight. A notable moment came from an ex-employee’s testimony about Stockton Rush, the CEO of OceanGate, who reportedly expressed a willingness to influence lawmakers, suggesting a concerning attitude towards regulatory compliance. This culminated in a broader investigation into the practices and decisions that led to the Titan’s catastrophic failure during its mission to explore the wreck of the Titanic. The hearings aimed to uncover not only the technical failures but also the corporate culture that may have contributed to the disaster.
Final day of Coast Guard hearing into Titan disaster closing out in North Charleston
Sep. 27 / Kfor “ NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Friday is the final day of the public hearing portion of the Coast Guard's investigation into why a submersible imploded on...
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Sep. 27 / The Washington Post “ The Coast Guard hearing on the Titan submersible’s implosion featured testimony painting Stockton Rush as an ego-driven exec who skirted regulations.