The 2023 implosion in the Atlantic Ocean of a submersible, which killed five people, could have been prevented, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a report released on Aug. 5.
The company that operated the Titan sub, OceanGate, failed to adhere to its own safety standards and did not encourage employees to raise concerns without fear of retaliation, according to the 327-page report.
“Instead, the company’s systemic failures created an environment where risks were ignored, and consequences were inevitable,” it said.
The report of investigation (ROI) included recommendations on improving oversight of subs, which authorities say will make the operations safer….