Investigators Reveal Troubling Issues with Titan Submersible Before Fatal Voyage

The U.S. Coast Guard has launched two weeks of hearings to investigate the catastrophic implosion of the Titan submersible, which resulted in the deaths of all five passengers during a dive to the Titanic wreck last year.

Testimonies revealed that the company behind the Titan had been grappling with ongoing equipment issues for years leading up to the disaster. A former engineering director was even dismissed after refusing to authorize a deep-sea expedition.

Further reports highlighted that the Titan had faced significant operational challenges, with 70 equipment malfunctions reported in 2021 and 48 additional issues recorded in 2022.