Titan sub hearing live: First video of OceanGate submersible wreckage revealed
Freshly published video reveals the debris of the Titan sub.
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During the hearing conducted by the US Coast Guard regarding the unfortunate deep-sea expedition to the Titanic wreck, a fourth witness from OceanGate provided their testimony. This tragic event resulted in the "catastrophic implosion" of the Titan submersible, claiming the lives of all five individuals aboard.
David Lochridge, who used to be the director of marine operations at OceanGate, the American submersible company involved in the expedition, spoke about the numerous warning signs related to the exploration during his testimony on Tuesday. He expressed that he was completely lacking in confidence regarding the construction of the Titan.
Lochridge stated that the company ignored all the established rules and regulations in its rush to launch the product for the sake of profits, as he explained to the Coast Guard's Titan Marine Board of Investigations.
"It was bound to happen sooner or later. The only thing uncertain was when it would take place," he said.
Lochridge is one of the 10 ex-employees of OceanGate who are among the 24 individuals testifying at the two-week hearing, set to resume on Thursday.
The Coast Guard shared videos of the Titan sub's wreckage, revealing its twisted tail cone resting on the seabed.
The footage recorded on June 22, 2023, served as clear proof of the significant damage that occurred on the ship, according to the report.
Hearings will continue on Thursday at 8:30 AM Eastern Time.
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Hearing Resumes On Thursday
8:30 AM – Start of the Day
8:45 AM – 10-minute break
9:00 AM – Renata Rojas, OceanGate Mission Expert
10:30 AM – 10-minute break
10:45 AM – Renata Rojas
1:30 PM – Dr. Steven Ross, who previously held the position of Scientific Director at OceanGate.
3:00 PM – Time for a pause
James Liddell, September 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM
Watch: Coast Guard Shares Evidence Of Titan Deaths
James Liddell September 18, 2024, 12:30 PM
New Footage Of Titan Sub Wreckage Emerges
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David Lochridge Released As Witness
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Lochridge Claims OceanGate Cut Safety Corners
“The approach this company took with the project ignored all the established rules and regulations created by experienced professionals… they completely overlooked them,” Lochridge stated.
It was bound to happen sooner or later. The only uncertainty was the timing, he added.
Kelly Rissman, September 17, 2024, at 8:07 PM.
Witnesses Share Insights On Vessel Launch Push
Lochridge informed the panel that there was a significant effort to initiate the Titan project.
"They were really eager to get this finished quickly so they could begin earning money," he mentioned on Tuesday.
Earlier in the day, Lochridge expressed that he felt “completely uncertain” about the construction of the Titan. He noted that there was significant pressure to complete the project, and many important safety measures and steps were overlooked in the process.
The day before, Tony Nissen, the engineering director, commented on the pressure to launch the ship.
When the panel inquired about any "pressure" to begin operations, Nissen responded with certainty, saying, "Absolutely."
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Key Moments From The Hearings In Photos
Kelly Rissman - September 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM
WATCH: Titan Crew's Last Three-Word Text Unveiled
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"It Screamed Before It Imploded, Witness Recalls"
After he handed in the inspection report to upper management, Lochridge mentioned that he got a notification regarding a meeting in the boardroom.
"He recounted to the panel that the meeting ended up being a two-hour conversation focused on his dismissal and how his concerns about safety within the organization were disregarded."
“It doesn’t collapse quietly. It lets out a loud cry before it gives way,” Rush commented on carbon fiber, as reported by Lochridge.
The witness stated that the company showed complete indifference to safety.
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