Titanic Sub Fails Safety: Spoiler, It Sunk Fast

Titanic Sub Fails Safety: Spoiler, It Sunk Fast
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In a tragic yet painfully foreseeable event, the Titan submersible's implosion killed five people due to OceanGate ignoring 'established engineering protocols for safety.' The Coast Guard didn’t mince words, calling it a 'preventable tragedy.' The report blasts OceanGate for everything from 'inadequate design' to a 'toxic workplace culture' that apparently sank their chances at common sense. CEO Stockton Rush might've faced criminal charges—if only luck and physics hadn't beaten him to it. Ultimately, the Coast Guard handed down 17 recommendations, aiming to shore up safety and avoid turning future tourists into fish food.

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Source: Axios | Published: 8/6/2025 | Author: Rebecca Falconer