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world5 months ago

Investigation Uncovers Mistakes and Toxic Culture Behind Titan Submersible Disaster

The US Coast Guard investigation revealed that OceanGate's CEO Stockton Rush ran a toxic, negligent workplace that cut corners on safety, contributing to the 2023 Titan submersible disaster that killed five people, including Rush himself. The report highlighted Rush's authoritarian control, disregard for regulations, and prioritization of profit over safety, which led to the vessel's catastrophic implosion during a Titanic dive.

via CNN|
#deep-sea-tourism#oceangate#safety-violations
technology2 years ago

OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush: The Mastermind Behind the Billionaire's Mousetrap

Karl Stanley, a passenger of the ill-fated Titan submersible that imploded over the wreck of the Titanic, has claimed that OceanGate's CEO, Stockton Rush, knew the expeditions would end in disaster but continued to create a "mousetrap for billionaires." Stanley, who had warned Rush about the dangers of the carbon fiber and titanium craft, believes that Rush designed a submersible that ultimately failed due to a collapse of the carbon fiber tube under intense water pressure. The accident is currently under investigation by multiple authorities.

via The Guardian|
#deep-sea-exploration#investigation#oceangate
technology2 years ago

OceanGate CEO's Risky Design and Cost-Cutting Measures Lead to Titanic Submersible Tragedy

Karl Stanley, a friend of OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, claimed that Rush knowingly designed a dangerous submersible called the Titan as a "mousetrap for billionaires." Stanley warned Rush about potential issues with the carbon fiber hull, but Rush dismissed his concerns. The Titan ultimately imploded during a trip to the RMS Titanic wreckage, resulting in the deaths of five people, including Rush. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the implosion.

via Insider|
#billionaires#carbon-fiber-hull#oceangate
business2 years ago

OceanGate's Titanic Operations Allegedly Designed to Evade US Jurisdiction, Claims Ex-Employee

A former employee of OceanGate, the submersible company whose vessel imploded on a trip to see the Titanic, has claimed that the company deliberately structured its operations to evade US regulations, according to The New Yorker. The employee stated that OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush strategically structured everything to be outside US jurisdiction for its Titanic pursuits. The vessel, named Titan, imploded on June 18, killing all five people on board. Questions have been raised about why the Titan was not inspected for safety by independent watchdogs and regulators, with experts noting that because the vessel operated in international waters, it did not fall under US laws governing passenger safety.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#business#oceangate#safety-concerns
business2 years ago

OceanGate's Former Finance Director Reveals Shocking Details About Titanic Submersible's Safety Concerns and Jurisdiction Issues

A former finance director at OceanGate revealed that CEO Stockton Rush asked her to become the chief pilot for the Titan submersible after firing the original pilot, who had raised safety concerns. The finance director quit her job, stating that she did not trust Rush's decision-making. The former director also highlighted concerns about the young age and low pay of some engineers at OceanGate. The Titan submersible imploded during a dive to the wreck of the Titanic, prompting questions about its safety and Rush's dismissal of expert warnings.

via Yahoo News|
#business#finance-director#oceangate
tragedy2 years ago

OceanGate's Titan: A Tragic and Costly Failure.

The CEO of OceanGate, Stockton Rush, and four passengers died when the Titan submersible imploded on its way to the Titanic. Rush defended his unconventional approach to designing the sub, which included using off-the-shelf parts, and declined to seek certification from a safety agency. Concerns about the Titan's safety were raised as early as 2018. Despite the tragedy, some people will continue to seek adventure and take risks.

via CBS News|
#deep-sea-exploration#oceangate#safety-concerns
tragedy2 years ago

Titan Submersible: Recollections, Costs, and Implosion.

Previous passengers of the OceanGate Expeditions' Titan submersible, which imploded near the Titanic shipwreck, have described experiences that foreshadowed the tragedy. Some passengers felt they were "in good hands" while others felt "a bit naive" and knew "this was going to happen." The CEO of OceanGate, Stockton Rush, who died in the incident, has been described as both a meticulous planner and an overconfident pioneer. Some passengers noticed issues with the submersible, including problems with the propulsion system, communications, and balancing weights.

via Anchorage Daily News|
#deep-sea-expeditions#fatal-implosion#oceangate-expeditions
tragedy2 years ago

The Tragic Journey of the Titan Submersible: A Timeline.

The Titan submersible, carrying a team of five, including renowned adventurer Hamish Harding and OceanGate CEO and pilot Stockton Rush, was lost during an expedition to explore the wreckage of the Titanic. After losing contact with the submersible, an intense international search and rescue operation was launched, but the vessel was discovered on the ocean floor, with debris consistent with a catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber. All five crew members were killed.

via The Associated Press|
#ocean-exploration#search-and-rescue#stockton-rush
history2 years ago

OceanGate CEO's Wife Descended from Titanic's Straus Couple

Wendy Rush, the wife of OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush who died in a submersible accident, is a descendant of Isidor and Ida Straus, a prominent couple who died together on the Titanic. Wendy Rush has been on at least three expeditions to see the remains of the Titanic and also works for OceanGate. Isidor and Ida Straus were one of the wealthiest couples on the doomed ocean liner in 1912 and had been married for more than four decades.

via The Washington Post|
#history#isidor-and-ida-straus#oceangate
technology2 years ago

The Tragic Fate of Stockton Rush's Undersea Tourism Vision.

Stockton Rush's dream of deep-sea exploration ended in tragedy as his underwater vehicle, Titan submersible, sank off the coast of Massachusetts during a test dive. Rush had invested millions of dollars and years of his life into the project, which aimed to explore the depths of the ocean. The cause of the accident is still unknown, but Rush has vowed to continue his pursuit of deep-sea exploration.

via Financial Times|
#deep-sea-exploration#stockton-rush#technology
tragedy2 years ago

OceanGate CEO's wife has ties to Titanic tragedy.

Wendy Rush, the wife of missing OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, is related to Isidor and Ida Straus, who died together in the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. Wendy Rush is the great-great-granddaughter of the couple, who were first-class passengers on the ship. Stockton Rush is currently missing along with three others after their submersible lost connection with its support ship during an underwater expedition to the Titanic wreckage. Search efforts are underway, and it is believed that the passengers may have less than 24 hours of oxygen left.

via USA TODAY|
#isidor-and-ida-straus#oceangate#stockton-rush