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A U.S. Coast Guard report found the OceanGate Titan submersible implosion was preventable, citing design flaws and safety oversights.

Stockton Rush, OceanGate CEO, was determined to be responsible for ignoring warnings and regulations, leading to the fatal incident.

The report recommends increased regulations in the submersible industry to prevent future disasters.

SEATTLE - The U.S. Coast Guard released a harsh report on Tuesday on its investigation into the OceanGate Titan submersible implosion . The findings show the June 2023 catastrophe could have been "prevented."

Titan was operated by the private Everett-based company OceanGate . The sub was on a deep-sea voyage to the Titanic wreckage. OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush and four passengers were killed in the disaster.

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