Summary of WATCH LIVE: Coast Guard holds third day of hearing into Titan submersible's deadly implosion
Summary of WATCH LIVE: Coast Guard holds third day of hearing into Titan submersible's deadly implosion
In a recent Coast Guard hearing, key employees of OceanGate, the company behind the Titan submersible tragedy, provided insights. Some witnesses portrayed the company as profit-driven and lacking in focus on safety or science. Despite claims of hardworking staff, former operations director David Lochridge highlighted the company's money-making focus. The catastrophic event has spurred discussions on the future of private undersea exploration. OceanGate, which suspended operations post-implosion, has been under intense scrutiny. The company claims to be fully cooperating with investigations into the incident.
quoting nevent1q…2hjtWATCH LIVE: Coast Guard holds third day of hearing into Titan submersible's deadly implosion
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A mission specialist for the company that owned the Titan submersible that imploded last year told the U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday that the firm was staffed by competent people who wanted to "make dreams come true."
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In a recent Coast Guard hearing, key employees of OceanGate, the company behind the Titan submersible tragedy, provided insights. Some witnesses portrayed the company as profit-driven and lacking in focus on safety or science. Despite claims of hardworking staff, former operations director David Lochridge highlighted the company's money-making focus. The catastrophic event has spurred discussions on the future of private undersea exploration. OceanGate, which suspended operations post-implosion, has been under intense scrutiny. The company claims to be fully cooperating with investigations into the incident.