For the first time, the last words of the victims from the Titan sub implosion have been revealed in a hearing about the accident.
In a recent hearing, the last words of the victims aboard the Titan submersible were made public for the first time.
The U.S. Coast Guard is leading a hearing in Charleston County, South Carolina.
This hearing aims to uncover details about the tragic implosion of the Titan submersible.
The vessel, designed for deep-sea exploration, met a catastrophic end during a dive into the Titanic wreck site.
Victims’ last words in Titan sub implosion have been released first time in a hearing
In June 2023, the Titan submersible, operated by OceanGate, was on an expedition to explore the wreck of the Titanic.
Onboard were five passengers, including Stockton Rush, the CEO of OceanGate, British explorer Hamish Harding, businessman Shahzada Dawood, his son Suleman, and veteran French diver Paul-Henri Nargeolet.
The mission aimed to dive approximately 12,500 feet to witness the historic shipwreck.
As the Titan descended, it maintained communication with the support vessel, the Polar Prince.
However, during the dive, contact was lost after repeated inquiries about the sub’s depth and status.
The Polar Prince tried to ascertain whether the Titan could still see them on its display.
The last message sent from the Titan was simply, “all good.”
This brief statement resonates deeply, reflecting an unsettling calm before the catastrophic failure.
The key purpose of hearing about the Titan sub implosion
The hearing, conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard, is investigating the circumstances surrounding the implosion.
Officials are looking into possible negligence by OceanGate and any failures in the subsequent search efforts.
This investigation aims to uncover the truth behind the tragedy and provide recommendations to enhance safety measures for future deep-sea explorations.
During the hearing, various testimonies were shared, revealing troubling details about the Titan’s safety.
Former OceanGate engineer Tony Nissen testified that he had observed “rapid decompression” during the testing phases of the submersible.
He expressed concern that the necessary precautions were not taken seriously enough.
Nissen noted that when he raised these issues, the CEO dismissed the changes needed due to time and cost constraints.
The Titan submersible had faced criticism before the incident.
These hearings have highlighted significant safety lapses.
Nissen pointed out that the sub was never officially classified by a recognized Classification Society, which sets safety standards for marine vessels.
The lack of certification raised alarms among experts.
They believe such standards are crucial for ensuring safety during deep-sea operations.
Despite these concerns, Nissen mentioned that obtaining classification would not have necessarily prevented the disaster.
However, it might have encouraged more stringent safety protocols and oversight.