OceanGate CEO and Passengers Killed in Titan Sub Disaster on June 18, 2023

The Titan submersible, operated by OceanGate Expeditions, imploded on June 18, 2023, during a dive to the Titanic wreck, killing all five aboard including CEO Stockton Rush. The tragedy has been attributed to Rush's disregard for safety warnings, with experts like Rob McCallum condemning his hasty and uncertified design process. Jay Bloom, who declined a prior offer to join the expedition, cited numerous red flags and compared Rush unfavorably to more reliable figures like Elon Musk. Previous expeditions, such as one in 2019 with Karl Stanley, had already indicated potential defects in the sub's hull. The U.S. Coast Guard and other international bodies have since recovered debris and probable human remains, but questions about OceanGate's safety practices persist.