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Titan implosion testimony paints a picture of reckless greed and explorer passion
Read full article: Titan implosion testimony paints a picture of reckless greed and explorer passionThe operator of an experimental submersible that imploded while seeking out the sunken Titanic was either putting profits over safety or pushing humankind’s boundaries.
NASA, Boeing describe limited roles despite Titan's owner touting aerospace ties
Read full article: NASA, Boeing describe limited roles despite Titan's owner touting aerospace tiesOceanGate co-founder Stockton Rush said the carbon fiber hull used in an experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic was developed with help of NASA and aerospace manufacturers.
NTSB engineer says carbon fiber hull from submersible showed signs of flaws
Read full article: NTSB engineer says carbon fiber hull from submersible showed signs of flawsAn engineer with the National Transportation Safety Board says the carbon fiber hull of the experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic had imperfections dating to the manufacturing process.
OceanGate employee pushes back against idea of 'desperation' to complete missions
Read full article: OceanGate employee pushes back against idea of 'desperation' to complete missionsA key employee with the company that owned the experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic has pushed back at a question about whether OceanGate felt a sense of “desperation” to complete the dives because of the high price tag.
OceanGate co-founder says he hopes submersible tragedy yields renewed interest in exploration
Read full article: OceanGate co-founder says he hopes submersible tragedy yields renewed interest in explorationThe co-founder of the company that owned the experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic said he hopes the legacy is a renewed interest in exploration.
Passenger on a previous Titan sub dive says his mission was aborted due to apparent malfunction
Read full article: Passenger on a previous Titan sub dive says his mission was aborted due to apparent malfunctionA paid passenger on an expedition to the Titanic with the company that owned the Titan submersible testified before a U.S. Coast Guard investigatory panel Friday that the mission he took part in was aborted due to an apparent mechanical failure.
Titan submersible's scientific director says the sub malfunctioned just prior to the Titanic dive
Read full article: Titan submersible's scientific director says the sub malfunctioned just prior to the Titanic diveThe scientific director for the company that owned the Titan submersible that imploded last year while on its way to the Titanic wreckage testified that the sub had malfunctioned just prior to the fatal dive.
The Titan's former lead engineer says he felt pressured to get the submersible ready
Read full article: The Titan's former lead engineer says he felt pressured to get the submersible readyThe lead engineer for an experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreck of the Titanic says he felt pressured to get the vessel ready to dive and refused to pilot it for a journey several years earlier.
Ex-employees of Titanic submersible's owner to testify before Coast Guard panel
Read full article: Ex-employees of Titanic submersible's owner to testify before Coast Guard panelFormer employees of the company that owned an experimental submersible that imploded on its way to the wreck of the Titanic are scheduled to testify before a Coast Guard investigatory board.
Titanic expedition yields lost bronze statue, high-resolution photos and other discoveries
Read full article: Titanic expedition yields lost bronze statue, high-resolution photos and other discoveriesThe location of a bronze statue not seen in decades is among the discoveries made by the company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic during its first expedition to the site in years.
Crew of Titan sub knew they were going to die before implosion, according to more than $50M lawsuit
Read full article: Crew of Titan sub knew they were going to die before implosion, according to more than $50M lawsuitThe family of a French explorer who died in a submersible implosion has filed a more than $50 million lawsuit, saying the crew experienced “terror and mental anguish” before the disaster and accusing the sub’s operator of gross negligence.
Undersea explorers mark a tragic day. Things to know about the Titan disaster anniversary
Read full article: Undersea explorers mark a tragic day. Things to know about the Titan disaster anniversaryUnanswered questions linger a year after the implosion of the Titan submersible during its deep-sea voyage to the wreckage of the Titanic.
A year after the Titan's tragic dive, deep-sea explorers vow to pursue ocean's mysteries
Read full article: A year after the Titan's tragic dive, deep-sea explorers vow to pursue ocean's mysteriesThe deadly implosion of an experimental submersible en route to the deep-sea grave of the Titanic last June has not dulled the desire for ocean exploration.
More presumed human remains recovered from submersible that imploded, killing 5, Coast Guard says
Read full article: More presumed human remains recovered from submersible that imploded, killing 5, Coast Guard saysThe Coast Guard says it has recovered remaining debris, including presumed human remains, from a submersible that imploded in June on its way to explore the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five onboard.
OceanGate suspends operations after its Titan submersible imploded on its way to the Titanic
Read full article: OceanGate suspends operations after its Titan submersible imploded on its way to the TitanicThe company that owns a submersible that imploded on its way to explore the wreck of the Titanic says it has suspended operations.
Recovering the Titan 12,500 feet underwater was dangerous, complex, emotional
Read full article: Recovering the Titan 12,500 feet underwater was dangerous, complex, emotionalThe operators of the underwater robot that located the missing submersible Titan quickly learned that it was up to them to find the vessel after other deep-sea experts had tried unsuccessfully.
Family of Pakistani father and son who died in Titan submersible shares memories and gratitude
Read full article: Family of Pakistani father and son who died in Titan submersible shares memories and gratitudeThe family of two Pakistani men who died in the implosion of a submersible as it descended to the wreckage of the Titanic have thanked everyone who tried to rescue the father and son or sent condolences from around the world.
Winter Park couple drops lawsuit against OceanGate CEO amid Titan implosion
Read full article: Winter Park couple drops lawsuit against OceanGate CEO amid Titan implosionThe Winter Park couple who went to space and sued OceanGate’s CEO over fraud claims has dropped their lawsuit after the company’s Titan submersible likely imploded, killing the CEO and everyone else on board.
After the Titan implosion, the US Coast Guard wants to improve the safety of submersibles
Read full article: After the Titan implosion, the US Coast Guard wants to improve the safety of submersiblesAn international group of agencies is investigating what may have caused a submersible to implode while carrying five people to the Titanic wreckage.
US Coast Guard will lead investigation of Titan implosion with help from Canada, France, UK
Read full article: US Coast Guard will lead investigation of Titan implosion with help from Canada, France, UKThe U.S. Coast Guard said Sunday it is leading an investigation into the loss of the Titan submersible that was carrying five people to the Titanic, to determine what caused it to implode.
Follow the timeline of the Titan submersible's journey from departure to tragic discovery
Read full article: Follow the timeline of the Titan submersible's journey from departure to tragic discoveryThe wrecks of the Titanic and the Titan sit on the ocean floor, separated by 1,600 feet and 111 years of history.
Previous passengers recall ill-fated Titan: 'I 100% knew this was going to happen'
Read full article: Previous passengers recall ill-fated Titan: 'I 100% knew this was going to happen'Talk to someone who went on previous trips on the Titan submersible and they’re likely to mention a technology glitch.
Canada is investigating why the Titanic-bound submersible imploded
Read full article: Canada is investigating why the Titanic-bound submersible implodedThe Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it is investigating into the loss of the Titan submersible and has been speaking with those who traveled on Titan’s mothership, the Polar Prince.
What the Titanic submersible saga and the Greek migrant shipwreck say about our reactions to tragedy
Read full article: What the Titanic submersible saga and the Greek migrant shipwreck say about our reactions to tragedyThe saga of a lost submersible that had gone into the depths of the ocean to see the Titanic wreckage rippled across the national and global conversation.
What happens during a catastrophic implosion? Titan submersible occupants likely died instantly
Read full article: What happens during a catastrophic implosion? Titan submersible occupants likely died instantlyThe Titan submersible suffered a catastrophic implosion that experts say likely killed its pilot and four passengers instantly amid intense pressure in the North Atlantic’s deep waters.
What role will liability waivers play in the aftermath of the Titan sub tragedy?
Read full article: What role will liability waivers play in the aftermath of the Titan sub tragedy?The five passengers on the fatal submersible trip to the Titanic wreckage site were likely asked to sign liability waivers.
How the unconventional design of the Titan sub may have destined it for disaster
Read full article: How the unconventional design of the Titan sub may have destined it for disasterThe deadly implosion of the Titan submersible raises questions about whether the vessel exploring the Titanic wreckage was destined for its own disaster because of its unconventional design and its creator’s refusal to submit to safety checks that are standard in the industry.
'Titanic' director James Cameron says the search for the missing sub became a 'nightmarish charade'
Read full article: 'Titanic' director James Cameron says the search for the missing sub became a 'nightmarish charade'“Titanic” director James Cameron says the search operation for a deep-sea tourist sub turned into a “nightmarish charade” that prolonged the agony of the families of the passengers.
Tourist sub's implosion draws attention to murky regulations of deep-sea expeditions
Read full article: Tourist sub's implosion draws attention to murky regulations of deep-sea expeditionsThe fatal implosion of the Titan submersible has drawn attention to the murkily regulated waters of deep-sea exploration.
What caused the Titan to implode? Right now, it's not even clear who will lead the investigation
Read full article: What caused the Titan to implode? Right now, it's not even clear who will lead the investigationA day after revelations that the Titan submersible imploded, officials are searching the ocean floor for evidence and determining who will be responsible for investigating the international disaster.
Orlando Titanic exhibition shares messages of grief following artifact explorer’s death
Read full article: Orlando Titanic exhibition shares messages of grief following artifact explorer’s deathIn April, “Titanic: The Art Exhibition” featured Paul-Henri Nargeolet — one of the victims aboard the Titan submersible — as a speaker during a three-day event in honor of Titanic.
A Titanic expert, an adventurer, a CEO, and a father and son were killed in Titan's implosion
Read full article: A Titanic expert, an adventurer, a CEO, and a father and son were killed in Titan's implosionA renowned Titanic expert, a world record-holding adventurer, two members of one of Pakistan’s wealthiest families and the CEO of the company leading an expedition to the world's most famous shipwreck were killed when the Titan submersible imploded.
5 things you may not have known about the ocean and submarines, due to the missing Titan submersible
Read full article: 5 things you may not have known about the ocean and submarines, due to the missing Titan submersibleEver since the Titan submersible went missing on Sunday while exploring the shipwreck site of the Titanic, it’s all I’ve been able to think about.
‘Catastrophic implosion:’ Pilot, 4 passengers of Titan submersible are dead, US Coast Guard says
Read full article: ‘Catastrophic implosion:’ Pilot, 4 passengers of Titan submersible are dead, US Coast Guard saysThe U.S. Coast Guard says a missing submersible imploded near the wreckage of the Titanic, killing all five people on board.
Outlook bleak for passengers on the Titan, despite massive rescue effort
Read full article: Outlook bleak for passengers on the Titan, despite massive rescue effortTime is quickly running out for five people aboard a missing submersible that lost contact with its mother ship on Sunday as it descended to the wreck of the Titanic.
Live updates | Titan submersible’s debris was found near Titanic shipwreck, Coast Guard says
Read full article: Live updates | Titan submersible’s debris was found near Titanic shipwreck, Coast Guard saysExperts say the Titan submersible suffered a catastrophic implosion that likely killed its pilot and four passengers instantly amid the intense water pressure in the deep North Atlantic.
Did you know you can ride a submarine in the Great Lakes?
Read full article: Did you know you can ride a submarine in the Great Lakes?If you’ve turned on the news in the last few days, you probably already know about the Titan submersible, a submarine of sorts that has been missing since Sunday after a voyage to the wreckage sight of the Titanic.
Central Florida couple who went to space sued OceanGate CEO over Titanic voyage fraud claims
Read full article: Central Florida couple who went to space sued OceanGate CEO over Titanic voyage fraud claimsA to the edge of space last year would later bring a fraud lawsuit against Stockton Rush, the man currently thought to be lost with four others in the Titanic-hunting “Titan” submersible somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean, according to a lawsuit filed in February on behalf of plaintiffs Sharon Hagle and Marc Hagle.
Insufficient prototype testing could put Titanic sub passengers in extreme danger, a lawsuit says
Read full article: Insufficient prototype testing could put Titanic sub passengers in extreme danger, a lawsuit saysDocuments show the company whose submersible vanished in the North Atlantic on a tourist dive to the wreck of the Titanic was repeatedly warned that there might be catastrophic safety problems posed by the way the vessel was developed.
Underwater noises heard in desperate search for submersible missing with 5 aboard near Titanic
Read full article: Underwater noises heard in desperate search for submersible missing with 5 aboard near TitanicRescuers have rushed more ships and vessels to the area where a submersible disappeared on its way to the Titanic wreckage site.
Rescuers race against time to find missing submersible bound for Titanic site
Read full article: Rescuers race against time to find missing submersible bound for Titanic siteIn a race against the clock on the high seas, an expanding international armada of ships and airplanes is searching for a submersible that vanished in the North Atlantic while taking five people down to the wreck of the Titanic.