Coast Guard Hearing on Titan Submersible Implosion

The U.S. Coast Guard concluded a two-week hearing on the implosion of OceanGate's Titan submersible, which killed five people, including CEO Stockton Rush. Testimonies revealed that the Titan had significant manufacturing flaws in its carbon fiber hull, including delamination, wrinkles, and voids. Former employees testified that Rush ignored safety warnings and regulatory scrutiny, with one employee claiming Rush planned to bribe a congressman if needed. The Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident to prevent future tragedies. Experts criticized Rush for not allowing thorough testing and for being defensive against external scrutiny. The investigation highlighted the dangerous pursuit of pushing technological boundaries at the expense of safety.