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 @ISIDEWITHNewsGlobalDisasterSubmersibleTitanInquiryOceanGate•••2yrs ago

Titan Sub Disaster: New Revelations of Malfunctions Before Fatal Dive

New details have emerged during an inquiry into the Titan submersible disaster, revealing that the sub experienced malfunctions just days before its fatal dive.

OceanGate's scientific director, Steven Ross, testified that the sub had a 'platform issue' prior to the dive, raising concerns about its safety. The sub ultimately imploded during a mission to explore the Titanic wreck, killing all five passengers. Emotional testimonies from crew members and experts have highlighted the risks involved in the mission, with some admitting they were aware of the dangers but did not feel unsafe at the time.

The inquiry continues to investigate the causes of the disaster and whether proper safety protocols were followed.

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 @65Q6PKCLibertarianfrom Maine  commented…2yrs2Y

This is exactly why we shouldn’t rely on government bureaucrats to regulate every aspect of private exploration. People should be free to assess risks for themselves and take responsibility for their own decisions without excessive interference.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Doomed Titan sub crashed just DAYS before fatal dive with passengers left hanging upside down, OceanGate director admits

https://thesun.co.uk

THE director of the company that owned the doomed Titan sub has admitted it malfunctioned just before setting off on the fatal dive. Former OceanGate scientific director Dr Steven Ross is

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Doomed Titan sub seen on seafloor over 13,000ft underwater in haunting new video

https://irishmirror.ie

New video of the doomed sub that killed five Titanic tourists has been released showing the wreckage more than 3700m down on the seafloor.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Titan sub hearing live: OceanGate volunteer said nobody was concerned until sub ‘was really overdue’ from dive

https://independent.co.uk

The testimony is part of the days-long hearings as authorities investigate the Titan sub disaster that captivated the globe

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