<p>Deep sea exploration company OceanGate concealed flaws in Titan before the submersible was destroyed during a mission to the Titanic shipwreck, alleged the family of a French explorer who died in the implosion last year. Paul-Henri Nargeolet's family is suing OceanGate for $50 million over wrongful death and 'gross negligence.'</p>

<p>The lawsuit blames the implosion on the "persistent carelessness, recklessness and negligence" of Oceangate and its CEO Stockton Rush.</p>

<p>The Titan submersible was on a voyage to see the famed shipwreck when it imploded on 18 June 2023. It went missing in the North Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Newfoundland.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides Nargeolet and Stockton Rush, the sub was carrying Pakistani-British businessman Shahzada Dawood, his son Suleman, and British businessman Hamish Harding. All of them died.</p>

<p>The wreck was found on the ocean floor about 300 metres off the bow of the Titanic,<br />
&nbsp;after a massive international search operation.</p>

<p>It is believed that the submersible was destroyed in an implosion caused by pressure failure inside the pod's hull.</p>

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<h2><strong>What the lawsuit says</strong></h2>

<p>"Nargeolet may have died doing what he loved to do, but his death — and the deaths of the other Titan crew members — was wrongful," the lawsuit states, as per a report in the Associated Press.</p>

<p>The vessel's flaws and shortcomings were not disclosed and were purposely concealed," the attorneys, the Buzbee Law Firm of Houston, Texas, said in a statement.</p>

<p>The crew, said the lawsuit filed in Washington state in the US, experienced "terror and mental anguish" before the disaster. Washington state-based OceanGate had suspended operations since the accident.</p>

<p>Nargeolet, who had already done 37 diving expeditions to the Titanic site before the Titan disaster,&nbsp;was the director of underwater research for RMS Titanic and considered an authority on the subject.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/after-titan-tragedy-oceangate-co-founder-wants-to-send-humans-to-solar-systems-hottest-planet-venus-733056"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Co-founder of company behind Titan submersible wants to send humans to Venus</strong></a></p>

<p>His family's attorneys alleged that OceanGate "failed to disclose key facts about the vessel and its durability," &nbsp;said the AP report.</p>

<p>Titan "dropped weights" about 90 minutes into its dive, indicating the team had "aborted or attempted to abort" the dive. "Experts agree that the Titan's crew would have realized exactly what was happening. Common sense dictates that the crew were well aware they were going to die, before dying," said the lawsuit.</p>

<p>The crew "may well have heard" the carbon fibre's crackling noise grow more intense as the weight of the water pressed on Titan's hull, it said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The suit alleges that even as it lost communications and perhaps electricity, "they would have continued to descend, in full knowledge of the vessel's irreversible failures, experiencing terror and mental anguish prior to the Titan ultimately imploding".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/missing-titanic-submarine-what-is-oceangates-titan-how-a-submersible-is-different-from-a-submarine-606493"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Titan submersible mishap: All you need to know about Titanic explorer that faced 'catastrophic implosion'</strong></a></p>

<p>The suit particularly targeted the electronics system of the sub, saying "none of the controller, controls or gauges would work without a constant source of power and a wireless signal".</p>

<p>The lawsuit described OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, who was operating the Titan when it imploded, as "an eccentric and self-styled 'innovator' in the deep-sea diving industry".<br />
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Deep sea exploration company OceanGate concealed flaws in Titan before the submersible was destroyed during a mission to the Titanic shipwreck, alleged the family of a French explorer who died in the implosion last year.

Deep sea exploration company OceanGate concealed flaws in Titan before the submersible was destroyed during a mission to the Titanic shipwreck, alleged the family of a French explorer who died in the implosion last year. Paul-Henri Nargeolet's family is suing OceanGate for $50 million over wrongful death and 'gross negligence.' The lawsuit blames the implosion on the "persistent carelessness, recklessness and negligence" of Oceangate and its CEO Stockton Rush. The Titan submersible was on a voyage to see the famed shipwreck when it imploded on 18 June 2023. It went missing in the North Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Newfoundland. Besides Nargeolet and Stockton Rush, the sub was carrying Pakistani-British businessman Shahzada Dawood, his son Suleman, and British businessman Hamish Harding. All of them died. The wreck was found on the ocean floor about 300 metres off the bow of the Titanic, after a massive international search operation. It is believed that the submersible was destroyed in an implosion caused by pressure failure inside the pod's hull. Watch | Titan Submersible found in pieces after imploding in North Atlantic × What the lawsuit says "Nargeolet may have died doing what he loved to do, but his death — and the deaths of the other Titan crew members — was wrongful," the lawsuit states, as per a report in the Associated Press. The vessel's flaws and shortcomings were not disclosed and were purposely concealed," the attorneys, the Buzbee Law Firm of Houston, Texas, said in a statement. The crew, said the lawsuit filed in Washington state in the US, experienced "terror and mental anguish" before the disaster. Washington state-based OceanGate had suspended operations since the accident. Nargeolet, who had already done 37 diving expeditions to the Titanic site before the Titan disaster, was the director of underwater research for RMS Titanic and considered an authority on the subject. Also read | Co-founder of company behind Titan submersible wants to send humans to Venus His family's attorneys alleged that OceanGate "failed to disclose key facts about the vessel and its durability," said the AP report. Titan "dropped weights" about 90 minutes into its dive, indicating the team had "aborted or attempted to abort" the dive. "Experts agree that the Titan's crew would have realized exactly what was happening. Common sense dictates that the crew were well aware they were going to die, before dying," said the lawsuit. The crew "may well have heard" the carbon fibre's crackling noise grow more intense as the weight of the water pressed on Titan's hull, it said. The suit alleges that even as it lost communications and perhaps electricity, "they would have continued to descend, in full knowledge of the vessel's irreversible failures, experiencing terror and mental anguish prior to the Titan ultimately imploding". Also read | Titan submersible mishap: All you need to know about Titanic explorer that faced 'catastrophic implosion' The suit particularly targeted the electronics system of the sub, saying "none of the controller, controls or gauges would work without a constant source of power and a wireless signal". The lawsuit described OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, who was operating the Titan when it imploded, as "an eccentric and self-styled 'innovator' in the deep-sea diving industry". (With inputs from agencies)

Titan submersible implosion: French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet's family sues OceanGate for $50mn

<p>It has been only little over a year since the Titan submersible went down in the depths of the ocean in an implosion while on a voyage to visit the Titanic shipwreck. Now, the company that has the rights to explore the wreck is going to visit the ship that sank in its maiden voyage in 1912, killing an estimated 1,635 people.</p>

<p>This month, RMS Titanic Inc., the US-based company will go on its first expedition to the RMS Titanic wreck and debris area since 2010.</p>

<p>The company said on its website that the the expedition will include leading deep ocean imaging experts, oceanographers, scientists and historians who will take the most high-resolution images of the wreck, debris area, as well as study the hitherto unseen marine life and collect artefacts. The wreck lies some 3,800 metres down in the North Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Newfoundland in Canada.</p>

<h2><strong>What happened to Titanic?</strong></h2>

<p>The biggest ocean liner of its time, the RMS Titanic was described as the 'ship of dreams' and 'unsinkable'. It was going on its first voyage&nbsp;from Southampton in England to New York in the US, with some 2,224 people on board.</p>

<p>Four days into the trip, she struck a massive iceberg on 14 April 1912 and sank the next day.<br />
<br />
It was carrying some of the wealthiest people on both sides of the Atlantic. The wreck lay on the ocean bed for years, evoking awe and curiosity.</p>

<h2><strong>What happened to Titan submersible?</strong></h2>

<p>The Titan submersible was on a voyage to see the wreck when it imploded on 18 June 2023. The submersible, operated by&nbsp;US-based expeditions company OceanGate, went missing in the North Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Newfoundland.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On board were OceanGate&nbsp;boss Stockton Rush, Pakistani-British&nbsp;businessman Shahzada Dawood,&nbsp;his son Suleman, French deep-sea explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet and British businessman Hamish Harding.<br />
Before the accident,&nbsp;Titan lost contact with ground control. After days of a massive international search operation, it was declared that all on board were presumed dead. It is believed that the submersible was destroyed in an explosion caused by pressure failure inside the pod's hull.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/missing-titanic-submarine-what-is-oceangates-titan-how-a-submersible-is-different-from-a-submarine-606493"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Titan submersible mishap: All you need to know about Titanic explorer that faced 'catastrophic implosion'</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>What is the new Titanic mission trying to achieve?</strong></h2>

<p>RMS Titanic INC said the mission will take high-resolution photos of the wreck "to preserve the Titanic legacy for future generations and scientific study".</p>

<p>Remotely operated vehicles will survey the site and debris area. The mission, it said "is to utilise the latest technology to continue the important work of surveying the Titanic wreck site, enhancing our understanding of its historical significance, identifying at-risk artefacts for safe recovery in future expeditions, protecting and conserving the area for future generations, furthering the current scientific study, engaging a world-wide community in discovering and identifying new artefacts and marine life never before seen, and inspiring the next generation of explorers."</p>

<p>The expedition crew will consist of Troy Launay,&nbsp; President of TR LaunaY Inc.; David Gallo, senior advisor for Strategic Initiatives for RMS Titanic, Inc.; Rory Golden, Titanic historian; Evan Kovacs,&nbsp;director of underwater photography; Tomasina Ray, director of collections at RMS Titanic, Inc; and James Penca, a Titanic researcher.<br />
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<h2><strong>Why is Titanic causing so much interest?</strong></h2>

<p>It is mainly because of the scale of the tragedy, in contrast with the claims made by its makers about its strength and invincibility. Over the years, Titanic evoked the imagination of many, particularly since public culture adoptions like the massive Oscar-winning hit <em>Titanic</em>.</p>

<p>Directed by James Cameron, the 1997 film won 11 Oscars from 14 nominations, including best director, best picture in 1998. The fictional love story starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo de Caprio also won her the best actress Oscar.</p>

<p>Cameron is a diving enthusiast, having gone down into the abyss himself. He went on several trips to the Titanic wreck besides other deep-see exploration sites, often in vessels designed or improvised by him.</p>

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It has been only little over a year since the Titan submersible went down in the depths of the ocean in an implosion while on a voyage to visit the Titanic shipwreck.

It has been only little over a year since the Titan submersible went down in the depths of the ocean in an implosion while on a voyage to visit the Titanic shipwreck. Now, the company that has the rights to explore the wreck is going to visit the ship that sank in its maiden voyage in 1912, killing an estimated 1,635 people. This month, RMS Titanic Inc., the US-based company will go on its first expedition to the RMS Titanic wreck and debris area since 2010. The company said on its website that the the expedition will include leading deep ocean imaging experts, oceanographers, scientists and historians who will take the most high-resolution images of the wreck, debris area, as well as study the hitherto unseen marine life and collect artefacts. The wreck lies some 3,800 metres down in the North Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Newfoundland in Canada. What happened to Titanic? The biggest ocean liner of its time, the RMS Titanic was described as the 'ship of dreams' and 'unsinkable'. It was going on its first voyage from Southampton in England to New York in the US, with some 2,224 people on board. Four days into the trip, she struck a massive iceberg on 14 April 1912 and sank the next day. It was carrying some of the wealthiest people on both sides of the Atlantic. The wreck lay on the ocean bed for years, evoking awe and curiosity. What happened to Titan submersible? The Titan submersible was on a voyage to see the wreck when it imploded on 18 June 2023. The submersible, operated by US-based expeditions company OceanGate, went missing in the North Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Newfoundland. On board were OceanGate boss Stockton Rush, Pakistani-British businessman Shahzada Dawood, his son Suleman, French deep-sea explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet and British businessman Hamish Harding. Before the accident, Titan lost contact with ground control. After days of a massive international search operation, it was declared that all on board were presumed dead. It is believed that the submersible was destroyed in an explosion caused by pressure failure inside the pod's hull. Also read | Titan submersible mishap: All you need to know about Titanic explorer that faced 'catastrophic implosion' What is the new Titanic mission trying to achieve? RMS Titanic INC said the mission will take high-resolution photos of the wreck "to preserve the Titanic legacy for future generations and scientific study". Remotely operated vehicles will survey the site and debris area. The mission, it said "is to utilise the latest technology to continue the important work of surveying the Titanic wreck site, enhancing our understanding of its historical significance, identifying at-risk artefacts for safe recovery in future expeditions, protecting and conserving the area for future generations, furthering the current scientific study, engaging a world-wide community in discovering and identifying new artefacts and marine life never before seen, and inspiring the next generation of explorers." The expedition crew will consist of Troy Launay, President of TR LaunaY Inc.; David Gallo, senior advisor for Strategic Initiatives for RMS Titanic, Inc.; Rory Golden, Titanic historian; Evan Kovacs, director of underwater photography; Tomasina Ray, director of collections at RMS Titanic, Inc; and James Penca, a Titanic researcher. Watch | 'Titan' submersible overshadows the death of migrants × Why is Titanic causing so much interest? It is mainly because of the scale of the tragedy, in contrast with the claims made by its makers about its strength and invincibility. Over the years, Titanic evoked the imagination of many, particularly since public culture adoptions like the massive Oscar-winning hit Titanic. Directed by James Cameron, the 1997 film won 11 Oscars from 14 nominations, including best director, best picture in 1998. The fictional love story starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo de Caprio also won her the best actress Oscar. Cameron is a diving enthusiast, having gone down into the abyss himself. He went on several trips to the Titanic wreck besides other deep-see exploration sites, often in vessels designed or improvised by him. (With inputs from agencies)

Titanic wreck mission in 14 years, first since Titan submersible accident, set to go down

The wreckage of the imploded submersible Titian has been found and it presumably contains human remains. Titan's operator OceanGate expeditions have some tough questions to answer as messages and e-mails raising concerns around the sub's safety went viral. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Titan submersible's debris recovered with 'presumed' human remain

<p>The Pakistani-origin teenager who travelled with his father in the doomed Titan submersible had Rubik’s Cube with him so that he could break the world record during the voyage.</p>

<p>Suleman Dawood, 19, had applied to the Guinness World Records before the ill-fated trip, and his father Shahzada Dawood was going to capture the moment on camera, his mother, Christine Dawood told BBC.</p>

<p>Christine and her daughter were onboard the Polar Prince, the submersible's support vessel when they were informed that the Titan had been lost.</p>

<p>"I didn't comprehend at that moment what it meant, and then it just went downhill from there," she was quoted as saying.</p>

<p>Initially, Christine was supposed to go with her husband to view the Titanic wreck in the Atlantic Ocean, but the trip was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic.</p>

<p>"Then I stepped back and gave them space to set [Suleman] up because he really wanted to go," she said.</p>

<p>Speaking about her son, Christine said that her son used to love complex puzzles and Rubik’s Cube, which he used to carry everywhere.</p>

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<p>“He once even solved the complex puzzle in 12 seconds, dazzling onlookers in the process,” she said.</p>

<p>"He said, 'I'm going to solve the Rubik's Cube 3,700 metres below the sea at the Titanic'."</p>

<p>Suleman was studying at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, in the UK. Shahzada Dawood, a British businessman, was from one of Pakistan's richest families.</p>

<p>The family, including daughter Alina, 17, boarded the Polar Prince on Father's Day (June 18).</p>

<p>In the final moments before boarding the Titan, they made jokes and hugged each other, Christine told BBC.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/titan-submersible-messages-emails-going-viral-shows-oceangate-ceo-snubbed-voyages-safety-issues-608714">Messages, emails going viral show OceanGate CEO ignored Titan's safety issues</a></p>

<p>Christine&nbsp;said they hugged and made jokes in the moments before her husband and son boarded the Titan submersible.</p>

<h2><strong>US Coast Guard launches probe</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the United States Coast Guard has launched an investigation that will recover debris from the Titan submersible disaster. The investigation will look into what caused the tragic implosion that killed five people.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-coast-guard-investigation-to-recover-titan-submersible-debris-to-lookout-for-human-remains-608749">US Coast Guard launches investigation to recover Titan submersible debris, to lookout for human remains</a></p>

<p>Speaking at a press conference in Boston, Chief investigator Captain Jason Neubauer said that the priority is recovering debris from the vessel. He added that precautions will be taken in case human remains are found.</p>

<p>The investigation, as per him, will be jointly run by Canadian, UK and French authorities and it will able to predict whether civil or criminal charges are to be imposed.</p>

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The Pakistani-origin teenager who travelled with his father in the doomed Titan submersible had Rubik’s Cube with him so that he could break the world record during the voyage.

The Pakistani-origin teenager who travelled with his father in the doomed Titan submersible had Rubik’s Cube with him so that he could break the world record during the voyage. Suleman Dawood, 19, had applied to the Guinness World Records before the ill-fated trip, and his father Shahzada Dawood was going to capture the moment on camera, his mother, Christine Dawood told BBC. Christine and her daughter were onboard the Polar Prince, the submersible's support vessel when they were informed that the Titan had been lost. "I didn't comprehend at that moment what it meant, and then it just went downhill from there," she was quoted as saying. Initially, Christine was supposed to go with her husband to view the Titanic wreck in the Atlantic Ocean, but the trip was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic. "Then I stepped back and gave them space to set [Suleman] up because he really wanted to go," she said. Speaking about her son, Christine said that her son used to love complex puzzles and Rubik’s Cube, which he used to carry everywhere. “He once even solved the complex puzzle in 12 seconds, dazzling onlookers in the process,” she said. "He said, 'I'm going to solve the Rubik's Cube 3,700 metres below the sea at the Titanic'." Suleman was studying at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, in the UK. Shahzada Dawood, a British businessman, was from one of Pakistan's richest families. The family, including daughter Alina, 17, boarded the Polar Prince on Father's Day (June 18). In the final moments before boarding the Titan, they made jokes and hugged each other, Christine told BBC. Also read | Messages, emails going viral show OceanGate CEO ignored Titan's safety issues Christine said they hugged and made jokes in the moments before her husband and son boarded the Titan submersible. US Coast Guard launches probe Meanwhile, the United States Coast Guard has launched an investigation that will recover debris from the Titan submersible disaster. The investigation will look into what caused the tragic implosion that killed five people. Also read | US Coast Guard launches investigation to recover Titan submersible debris, to lookout for human remains Speaking at a press conference in Boston, Chief investigator Captain Jason Neubauer said that the priority is recovering debris from the vessel. He added that precautions will be taken in case human remains are found. The investigation, as per him, will be jointly run by Canadian, UK and French authorities and it will able to predict whether civil or criminal charges are to be imposed. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Pakistan teenager on board Titan took Rubik’s Cube with him, wanted to break world record

The search for the Titanic submarine has now ended. The White House has offered its condolences to the families. But did you hear about the hundreds of migrants who died at sea? Did you know they were over 500 of them? Why did the media not cover that story? Why did the global media only concentrate on the 'Titan' sub? What's the real story? Vikram Chandra brings you the details

'Titan' submersible overshadows the death of migrants

<p>The implosion of the Titan submersible on a deep-sea expedition to the Titanic wreckage has put the spotlight on how it was operated.</p>

<p>The submersible was controlled by what the company's now-deceased CEO once referred to as a video game controller.</p>

<p>"We run the whole thing with this game controller," Stockton Rush, who himself was on-board the Titan submersible, told CBS News in 2022, was holding up the handheld device.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-what-is-catastrophic-implosion-likely-cause-of-titan-submersibles-destruction-607698">Explained | What is ‘catastrophic implosion’, likely cause of Titan submersible’s destruction</a> &nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The handheld device reportedly&nbsp;resembled the widely available Logitech F710 wireless gamepad.</p>

<p>However, it remains unclear if the Titan-operator&nbsp;OceanGate was still using the video game controller on the submersible for the recent trip which ended in a tragedy.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Titan Submersible found in pieces after imploding in North Atlantic</strong></p>

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<p>The now-imploded submersible was a five-person sub that could reach Titanic, the ill-fated ship lying in depths nearly 2.5 miles below the ocean's surface.</p>

<p>"Avionics is used all over the place, not just flying things," Steve Wright, an associate professor of aerospace engineering at the University of the West of England was quoted as saying by CBS News, while pointing to a drone his students were working on, "to the extent that the- software we are using in that drone over there is almost the same software being used in submersibles as well."</p>

<p>"In a sense, those little joysticks you see are like video game controllers, but it's important to stress that they're made to a much, much higher level of reliability and quality than just your random Xbox controller," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The CBS report cited Wright as saying that while a video game controller might have most of the capabilities as a regular joystick controller on a sub, it still is not as reliable.</p>

<p>"In fact, I would expect the 'real' submersible controller to have a reliability of about one thousand times that of the games handset," Write told the publication.</p>

<p>He further said that people who are good at video games could probably figure out how to use such joysticks. But if things go haywire, the computer systems' knowledge comes to the rescue.</p>

<p>"It's the same as when you get on a transatlantic flight and you see the pilots in the cockpit, most of the time, they're sat there twiddling their thumbs, not doing much. But I, for one, am very glad that they're sat there, trained up to the level that they are, because they've got a much deeper understanding of the other things that might happen," he said.</p>

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The implosion of the Titan submersible on a deep-sea expedition to the Titanic wreckage has put the spotlight on how it was operated. The submersible was controlled by what the company's now-deceased CEO once referred to as a video game controller.

The implosion of the Titan submersible on a deep-sea expedition to the Titanic wreckage has put the spotlight on how it was operated. The submersible was controlled by what the company's now-deceased CEO once referred to as a video game controller. "We run the whole thing with this game controller," Stockton Rush, who himself was on-board the Titan submersible, told CBS News in 2022, was holding up the handheld device. Also read | Explained | What is ‘catastrophic implosion’, likely cause of Titan submersible’s destruction The handheld device reportedly resembled the widely available Logitech F710 wireless gamepad. However, it remains unclear if the Titan-operator OceanGate was still using the video game controller on the submersible for the recent trip which ended in a tragedy. Also watch | Titan Submersible found in pieces after imploding in North Atlantic × The now-imploded submersible was a five-person sub that could reach Titanic, the ill-fated ship lying in depths nearly 2.5 miles below the ocean's surface. "Avionics is used all over the place, not just flying things," Steve Wright, an associate professor of aerospace engineering at the University of the West of England was quoted as saying by CBS News, while pointing to a drone his students were working on, "to the extent that the- software we are using in that drone over there is almost the same software being used in submersibles as well." "In a sense, those little joysticks you see are like video game controllers, but it's important to stress that they're made to a much, much higher level of reliability and quality than just your random Xbox controller," he said. The CBS report cited Wright as saying that while a video game controller might have most of the capabilities as a regular joystick controller on a sub, it still is not as reliable. "In fact, I would expect the 'real' submersible controller to have a reliability of about one thousand times that of the games handset," Write told the publication. He further said that people who are good at video games could probably figure out how to use such joysticks. But if things go haywire, the computer systems' knowledge comes to the rescue. "It's the same as when you get on a transatlantic flight and you see the pilots in the cockpit, most of the time, they're sat there twiddling their thumbs, not doing much. But I, for one, am very glad that they're sat there, trained up to the level that they are, because they've got a much deeper understanding of the other things that might happen," he said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Titan implosion: Was Titanic submersible operated with a video-game controller?

The grim news of the Titan submersible tearing into pieces due to an implosion has triggered a barrage of reactions from around the world not only the victims' families are mourning but filmmaker James Cameron has also expressed grief over the incident.

James Cameron reacts to Titan submarine incident: 'Wish I has sounded an alarm'

<p>OceanGate released a bleak statement on Thursday after the US Coast Guard said that a "debris field" has been discovered by an underwater robot searching near the wreck of the Titanic for a missing submersible with five people on board. It said that the passengers have "sadly been lost".&nbsp;</p>

<p>US Coast Guard Rear Admiral John Mauger said that he can't confirm whether the US Coast Guard will be able to recover the bodies of the five passengers, including the company OceanGate's CEO Stockton Rush, besides Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman Dawood, Hamish Harding, and Paul-Henri Nargeolet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to officials, five major pieces were detected amid the debris around the Titanic site. A nose cone, outside the pressure hull, and a larger debris field were among them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is an incredibly unforgiving environment," Mauger added, further mentioning that a few hours ago, an ROV from the vessel Horizon Artic found the tail cone of the Titan submersible approximately 1600 feet from the bow of the Titanic wreck.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/debris-field-found-near-titanic-in-search-for-missing-sub-us-coast-guard-607496">Debris field found near Titanic in search for missing sub: US Coast Guard</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The families of those on board were notified when they found additional debris, which according to the report was consistent with a catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Mauger stated that the US Coast Guard will keep working near the site to gather more information. He added that it's an "incredibly complex environment" on the sea floor, two miles beneath the surface.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While weighing in on the possible timing of the collapse, Mauger told reporters that it was too early to tell what the timing of the implosion was. He added that since the search and rescue mission started, the US Coat Guard used sonar buoys out in the water for 72 hours and since they had been in place, they had not detected "any catastrophic events".&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>'We grieve the loss of life and joy'</strong></h2>

<p>The statement by OceanGate read, "These men were true explorers who shared a distinct spirit of adventure, and a deep passion for exploring and protecting the world’s oceans."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our hearts are with these five souls and every member of their families during this tragic time. We grieve the loss of life and joy they brought to everyone they knew."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It further added that this is an "extremely sad time for our dedicated employees who are exhausted and grieving deeply over this loss".</p>

<p>"The entire OceanGate family is deeply grateful for the countless men and women from multiple organisations of the international community who expedited wide-ranging resources and have worked so very hard on this mission," it added.</p>

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OceanGate released a bleak statement on Thursday after the US Coast Guard said that a "debris field" has been discovered by an underwater robot searching near the wreck of the Titanic for a missing submersible with five people on board.

OceanGate released a bleak statement on Thursday after the US Coast Guard said that a "debris field" has been discovered by an underwater robot searching near the wreck of the Titanic for a missing submersible with five people on board. It said that the passengers have "sadly been lost". US Coast Guard Rear Admiral John Mauger said that he can't confirm whether the US Coast Guard will be able to recover the bodies of the five passengers, including the company OceanGate's CEO Stockton Rush, besides Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman Dawood, Hamish Harding, and Paul-Henri Nargeolet. According to officials, five major pieces were detected amid the debris around the Titanic site. A nose cone, outside the pressure hull, and a larger debris field were among them. "This is an incredibly unforgiving environment," Mauger added, further mentioning that a few hours ago, an ROV from the vessel Horizon Artic found the tail cone of the Titan submersible approximately 1600 feet from the bow of the Titanic wreck. Also read: Debris field found near Titanic in search for missing sub: US Coast Guard The families of those on board were notified when they found additional debris, which according to the report was consistent with a catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber. Mauger stated that the US Coast Guard will keep working near the site to gather more information. He added that it's an "incredibly complex environment" on the sea floor, two miles beneath the surface. While weighing in on the possible timing of the collapse, Mauger told reporters that it was too early to tell what the timing of the implosion was. He added that since the search and rescue mission started, the US Coat Guard used sonar buoys out in the water for 72 hours and since they had been in place, they had not detected "any catastrophic events". Also read: Former submersible customer calls dive to the Titanic a 'kamikaze operation' 'We grieve the loss of life and joy' The statement by OceanGate read, "These men were true explorers who shared a distinct spirit of adventure, and a deep passion for exploring and protecting the world’s oceans." "Our hearts are with these five souls and every member of their families during this tragic time. We grieve the loss of life and joy they brought to everyone they knew." Watch this report: × It further added that this is an "extremely sad time for our dedicated employees who are exhausted and grieving deeply over this loss". "The entire OceanGate family is deeply grateful for the countless men and women from multiple organisations of the international community who expedited wide-ranging resources and have worked so very hard on this mission," it added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

No survivors from missing Titanic submersible, all five on board believed to be dead: US Coast Guard

<p>The Pakistani government offered its condolences to the family of British-Pakistani nationals, father and son duo Shahzada and Suleman Dawood, who were among the five people who lost their lives on the Titanic submersible.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our deepest condolences to the Dawood family and the family of other passengers on the sad news about the fate of Titanic submersible in the North Atlantic," Pakistan's ministry of Foreign Affairs said. "We appreciate the multinational efforts over the last several days in search of the vessel."</p>

<h2><strong>'Profound grief' for family</strong></h2>

<p>The family of the Shahzada and Suleman expressed "profound grief" at their loss on Friday.</p>

<p>Shahzada Dawood, 48, and his son Suleman, 19, were a part of one of Pakistan's most profitable business empires, Dawood industries.</p>

<p>"It is with profound grief that we announce the passing of Shahzada and Suleman Dawood," said a statement from the Dawood Foundation.</p>

<p>"We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the other passengers on the Titan submersible," it read, signed by Hussain and Kulsum Dawood, Shahzada's parents.</p>

<h2><strong>No survivors from missing Titanic sub</strong></h2>

<p>OceanGate released a bleak statement on Thursday after the US Coast Guard said that a "debris field" has been discovered by an underwater robot searching near the wreck of the Titanic for a missing submersible with five people on board. It said that the passengers have "sadly been lost".&nbsp;</p>

<p>US Coast Guard Rear Admiral John Mauger said that he can't confirm whether the US Coast Guard will be able to recover the bodies of the five passengers, who were the company's CEO Stockton Rush, Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman Dawood, Hamish Harding, and Paul-Henri Nargeolet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the officials, five major pieces were detected amid the debris around the Titanic site. A nose cone, outside the pressure hull, and a larger debris field were among them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is an incredibly unforgiving environment," Mauger added, further mentioning that a few hours ago, an ROV from the vessel Horizon Artic found the tail cone of the Titan submersible approximately 1600ft from the bow of the Titanic wreck.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The families of those on board were notified when they found additional debris, which according to the report was consistent with a catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Mauger stated that the US Coast Guard will keep working near the site to gather more information. He added that it's an "incredibly complex environment" on the sea floor, two miles beneath the surface.&nbsp;</p>

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The Pakistani government offered its condolences to the family of British-Pakistani nationals, father and son duo Shahzada and Suleman Dawood, who were among the five people who lost their lives on the Titanic submersible.

The Pakistani government offered its condolences to the family of British-Pakistani nationals, father and son duo Shahzada and Suleman Dawood, who were among the five people who lost their lives on the Titanic submersible. "Our deepest condolences to the Dawood family and the family of other passengers on the sad news about the fate of Titanic submersible in the North Atlantic," Pakistan's ministry of Foreign Affairs said. "We appreciate the multinational efforts over the last several days in search of the vessel." 'Profound grief' for family The family of the Shahzada and Suleman expressed "profound grief" at their loss on Friday. Shahzada Dawood, 48, and his son Suleman, 19, were a part of one of Pakistan's most profitable business empires, Dawood industries. "It is with profound grief that we announce the passing of Shahzada and Suleman Dawood," said a statement from the Dawood Foundation. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the other passengers on the Titan submersible," it read, signed by Hussain and Kulsum Dawood, Shahzada's parents. No survivors from missing Titanic sub OceanGate released a bleak statement on Thursday after the US Coast Guard said that a "debris field" has been discovered by an underwater robot searching near the wreck of the Titanic for a missing submersible with five people on board. It said that the passengers have "sadly been lost". US Coast Guard Rear Admiral John Mauger said that he can't confirm whether the US Coast Guard will be able to recover the bodies of the five passengers, who were the company's CEO Stockton Rush, Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman Dawood, Hamish Harding, and Paul-Henri Nargeolet. According to the officials, five major pieces were detected amid the debris around the Titanic site. A nose cone, outside the pressure hull, and a larger debris field were among them. "This is an incredibly unforgiving environment," Mauger added, further mentioning that a few hours ago, an ROV from the vessel Horizon Artic found the tail cone of the Titan submersible approximately 1600ft from the bow of the Titanic wreck. The families of those on board were notified when they found additional debris, which according to the report was consistent with a catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber. Mauger stated that the US Coast Guard will keep working near the site to gather more information. He added that it's an "incredibly complex environment" on the sea floor, two miles beneath the surface. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Pakistan government offers condolences to family of British-Pakistani father-son duo on Titanic sub

On Wednesday, the United States Coast Guard stated that a Canadian aircraft discovered underwater noises in the North Atlantic while searching for a tourist submersible that went missing while headed to the Titanic wreck. It has been missing for four long days and eight more ships are joining in the search mission. More updates about this in the report.

Rescuers race against time in the North Atlantic

<p>A new documentary on the heartwrenching true story of the Titan submersible’s rescue will be broadcast. What turned out to be a nightmare for the wealthy few’s adventure trip will run on Channel 5 and will be called <em>Titanic Sub: Lost at Sea</em>. It will air on Thursday. It will focus on the challenges and possible outcomes for the lost Titanic submersible&nbsp;which was supposed to be a thrilling experience for billionaires who paid a hefty sum for each seat on the underwater vessel. The submersible had only four days of oxygen on board and is locked from the outside, leaving no chance for anyone inside the submarine to escape.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new documentary from ITN promises to “go beyond” news coverage and examine the wider context of the voyage, its passengers, and the fascination with the Titanic shipwreck. The film will also talk to experts and look at the rise of extreme tourism which is always bordering on danger.</p>

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<p>Prior to <em>Titanic Sub: Lost at Sea</em>, the production company involved with the documentary had produced a special on British woman Nicola Bulley who vanished in January without a trace while walking her dog and was found dead three weeks later in a local river.</p>

<p>Ian Rumsey, managing director of content for ITN, said: “This programme will chart everything from the exploration itself to the rise of extreme tourism, to the rescue attempts, but above all, it will tell a very human story that has captured the nation which is about 5 people, all with families, who are trapped at the bottom of the ocean. Our expertise and heritage in fast-turnaround documentaries and reputation for responsible filmmaking means we always treat such stories with great sensitivity.”</p>

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<p>For the unversed, the submarine called Titan is the size of an average truck. It went missing in the Atlantic Ocean with five crew members on board. Government agencies and deep-sea specialists are assisting with an extensive rescue operation. Banging sounds were detected in a search area, with the search operation crew hopeful of getting a breakthrough in locating them. The submarine lost contact on Sunday just an hour and 45 minutes into the water to explore the Titanic wreck.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/race-against-time-titanic-submersibles-oxygen-dwindling-less-than-20-hours-left-607047">Race against time: Titanic submersible likely has less than 20 hours of oxygen remaining</a></p>

<p>Among those confirmed on board are British businessman Hamish Harding, British-Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year-old son Suleman, former French Navy diver Paul-Henry Nargeolet, and OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush.</p>

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A new documentary on the heartwrenching true story of the Titan submersible’s rescue will be broadcast. What turned out to be a nightmare for the wealthy few’s adventure trip will run on Channel 5 and will be called Titanic Sub: Lost at Sea.

A new documentary on the heartwrenching true story of the Titan submersible’s rescue will be broadcast. What turned out to be a nightmare for the wealthy few’s adventure trip will run on Channel 5 and will be called Titanic Sub: Lost at Sea. It will air on Thursday. It will focus on the challenges and possible outcomes for the lost Titanic submersible which was supposed to be a thrilling experience for billionaires who paid a hefty sum for each seat on the underwater vessel. The submersible had only four days of oxygen on board and is locked from the outside, leaving no chance for anyone inside the submarine to escape. The new documentary from ITN promises to “go beyond” news coverage and examine the wider context of the voyage, its passengers, and the fascination with the Titanic shipwreck. The film will also talk to experts and look at the rise of extreme tourism which is always bordering on danger. Prior to Titanic Sub: Lost at Sea, the production company involved with the documentary had produced a special on British woman Nicola Bulley who vanished in January without a trace while walking her dog and was found dead three weeks later in a local river. Ian Rumsey, managing director of content for ITN, said: “This programme will chart everything from the exploration itself to the rise of extreme tourism, to the rescue attempts, but above all, it will tell a very human story that has captured the nation which is about 5 people, all with families, who are trapped at the bottom of the ocean. Our expertise and heritage in fast-turnaround documentaries and reputation for responsible filmmaking means we always treat such stories with great sensitivity.” For the unversed, the submarine called Titan is the size of an average truck. It went missing in the Atlantic Ocean with five crew members on board. Government agencies and deep-sea specialists are assisting with an extensive rescue operation. Banging sounds were detected in a search area, with the search operation crew hopeful of getting a breakthrough in locating them. The submarine lost contact on Sunday just an hour and 45 minutes into the water to explore the Titanic wreck. Race against time: Titanic submersible likely has less than 20 hours of oxygen remaining Among those confirmed on board are British businessman Hamish Harding, British-Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year-old son Suleman, former French Navy diver Paul-Henry Nargeolet, and OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Documentary on lost Titanic submersible to air on TV, will explore what could have happened

<p>The world is looking transfixed as rescue teams from all around the globe frantically search for a lost submersible, with five people on-board,&nbsp;near the site of the Titanic wreckage in the Atlantic Ocean.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The five individuals on board the vessel reportedly have just a few hours of oxygen remaining.</p>

<p>According to the US Coast Guard, the stranded crew members have less than 4 hours of oxygen left. The latest update on breathable air in the vessel has&nbsp;prompted the rescue teams to work tirelessly around the clock.</p>

<p>Earlier on Wednesday, a Canadian aircraft equipped with SONAR capabilities had detected banging sounds in the vicinity, prompting the deployment of remotely operated vehicles to investigate the origin of the noise.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Submersible touring the wreckage of the Titanic goes missing</strong></p>

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<p>While these sounds had&nbsp;sparked hope that the passengers of the small tourist craft are still alive, its source remained inconclusive.</p>

<p>"In the midst of a search-and-rescue operation, hope always persists. However, regarding the specific nature of the sounds, we cannot definitively determine their origin," stated Coast Guard Captain Jamie Frederick in an official statement.</p>

<p>In emergency situations, the Titan was designed to carry up to oxygen supply enough to last 96 hours.</p>

<h2><strong>Missing Titanic submersible: Search and rescue teams</strong></h2>

<p>Multiple entities, including the US Coast Guard, Canadian military aircraft, French ships, and teleoperated robots, are collaborating in this multinational endeavor to locate the missing submersible. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 18,&nbsp;when the vessel was on the way to view the Titanic wreckage.</p>

<h2><strong>Missing submersible: Who all are inside vessel?</strong></h2>

<p data-testid="paragraph-9">The individuals&nbsp;onboard the vessel include British billionaire and adventurer Hamish Harding, 58, Pakistani-born businessman Shahzada Dawood, 48, with his 19-year-old son Suleman, French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, 77, and Stockton Rush, 61, founder and chief executive of OceanGate.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/who-is-shahzada-dawood-one-of-pakistans-wealthiest-men-and-teenage-son-on-board-missing-titanic-submarine-606425">Who is Shahzada Dawood? One of Pakistan's wealthiest men on board the missing Titanic submersible</a></strong></p>

<p>The unfolding events surrounding the missing submersible and the race against time to rescue its potential survivors have captivated people worldwide.</p>

<p>People have been transfixed by their television screens, with maritime experts describing&nbsp;the challenges faced during rescue efforts in such an expansive oceanic environment.</p>

<p>In 2018, experts had expressed safety concerns regarding the submersible vessel, highlighting the decision by OceanGate to forgo third-party certification, such as the involvement of the American Bureau of Shipping, a leading authority in classifying submersibles.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-6">The submersible saga resonates with high-stakes rescue operations of the recent past, such as the 2010 recovery of more than 30 miners trapped in Chile and the miraculous recovery of a Thai boys' football team from a flooded cave system in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-7">This week, there have been more than 2 million searches on Google for "submarine missing", according to Reuters.</p>

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The world is looking transfixed as rescue teams from all around the globe frantically search for a lost submersible, with five people on-board, near the site of the Titanic wreckage in the Atlantic Ocean.

The world is looking transfixed as rescue teams from all around the globe frantically search for a lost submersible, with five people on-board, near the site of the Titanic wreckage in the Atlantic Ocean. The five individuals on board the vessel reportedly have just a few hours of oxygen remaining. According to the US Coast Guard, the stranded crew members have less than 4 hours of oxygen left. The latest update on breathable air in the vessel has prompted the rescue teams to work tirelessly around the clock. Earlier on Wednesday, a Canadian aircraft equipped with SONAR capabilities had detected banging sounds in the vicinity, prompting the deployment of remotely operated vehicles to investigate the origin of the noise. Also watch | Submersible touring the wreckage of the Titanic goes missing × While these sounds had sparked hope that the passengers of the small tourist craft are still alive, its source remained inconclusive. "In the midst of a search-and-rescue operation, hope always persists. However, regarding the specific nature of the sounds, we cannot definitively determine their origin," stated Coast Guard Captain Jamie Frederick in an official statement. In emergency situations, the Titan was designed to carry up to oxygen supply enough to last 96 hours. Missing Titanic submersible: Search and rescue teams Multiple entities, including the US Coast Guard, Canadian military aircraft, French ships, and teleoperated robots, are collaborating in this multinational endeavor to locate the missing submersible. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 18, when the vessel was on the way to view the Titanic wreckage. Missing submersible: Who all are inside vessel? The individuals onboard the vessel include British billionaire and adventurer Hamish Harding, 58, Pakistani-born businessman Shahzada Dawood, 48, with his 19-year-old son Suleman, French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, 77, and Stockton Rush, 61, founder and chief executive of OceanGate. Also read | Who is Shahzada Dawood? One of Pakistan's wealthiest men on board the missing Titanic submersible The unfolding events surrounding the missing submersible and the race against time to rescue its potential survivors have captivated people worldwide. People have been transfixed by their television screens, with maritime experts describing the challenges faced during rescue efforts in such an expansive oceanic environment. In 2018, experts had expressed safety concerns regarding the submersible vessel, highlighting the decision by OceanGate to forgo third-party certification, such as the involvement of the American Bureau of Shipping, a leading authority in classifying submersibles. The submersible saga resonates with high-stakes rescue operations of the recent past, such as the 2010 recovery of more than 30 miners trapped in Chile and the miraculous recovery of a Thai boys' football team from a flooded cave system in 2018. This week, there have been more than 2 million searches on Google for "submarine missing", according to Reuters. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Breathless countdown for Titanic submersible with just few hours of oxygen remaining