The High Cost and Safety Concerns Surrounding the Titan Submarine Search

The cost of the search for the missing Titan submersible will be in the millions of dollars, with the US Coast Guard's bill alone hitting the millions. The search involved aircraft, surface ships, and deep-sea robots from multiple countries and private entities. The search area spanned thousands of miles in the North Atlantic, and the submersible was found to have suffered a catastrophic implosion, killing all five aboard. The Coast Guard is generally prohibited from collecting reimbursement for search and rescue services, and rescue agencies prioritize saving lives over cost.