OceanGate has halted operations while the Coast Guard investigates a submarine implosion.
OceanGate Suspends All Operations as Coast Guard Investigates Sub Implosion
The company that owned a submersible that imploded on its way to explore the wreck of the Titanic, tragically killing all five onboard, has announced the suspension of its operations.
The Titan, a submersible owned by OceanGate, experienced the implosion as it descended into the deep North Atlantic waters on June 18. Among the victims was Stockton Rush, the pilot of the submersible and CEO of OceanGate.
Last week, the Coast Guard revealed that human remains, likely belonging to the victims, have been recovered from the wreckage of the submersible. These remains are currently being examined by medical officials in the U.S. The debris from the ocean floor, located approximately 12,500 feet (3,810 meters) underwater, was retrieved using remote operated vehicles (ROVs).
The U.S. Coast Guard has initiated a Marine Board of Investigation, the highest level of investigation, to determine the cause of the implosion. A public hearing will be held in the future to further investigate the incident.
OceanGate’s website states that the company has suspended all exploration and commercial operations, without providing further details. Attempts to reach the company for comment have been made but remain unanswered.
OceanGate is based in Everett, Washington, while OceanGate Expeditions, the related company that led the Titan’s dives to the Titanic, is registered in the Bahamas.
The victims of the implosion also include Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman Dawood, members of a prominent Pakistani family, British adventurer Hamish Harding, and Titanic expert Paul-Henri Nargeolet. Passengers were charged $250,000 each to participate in the voyage.
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