Titan submersible disaster was preventable, Coast Guard says

PORTLAND, Maine — The Coast Guard's report on the Titan submersible disaster that killed five on the way to the Titanic said Tuesday the implosion was "preventable."

What You Need To Know • The Coast Guard's report on the Titan submersible disaster that killed five on the way to the Titanic says the implosion was "preventable" • The disappearance of the Titan in 2023 off Canada led to a search that grabbed worldwide attention • The Titan was owned by OceanGate, a private company based in Washington state • The operator of the submersible, OceanGate head Stockton Rush, was among the five on board who died • The submersible disaster has led to lawsuits and calls for tighter regulation of the developing private deep sea expedition industry

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