<p>A Las Vegas investor and real estate developer, Jay Bloom, has revealed that he and his son were first offered seats to travel on the Titan submersible that imploded in the Atlantic Ocean during a voyage to the century-old wreck of the Titanic.</p>

<p>Bloom refused to take up on the offer after he raised some serious security lapses. Revealing this in a Facebook post, Bloom attached screenshots of his conversation with Stockton Rush, the CEO of OceanGate, which built the Titan.</p>

<p>Those two seats were later filled by Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son, Suleman, who perished with three others, including Rush himself.</p>

<p>“In February Stockton asked me and my son, Sean, to go with him on the dive to Titanic in May. Both May dives were postponed due to weather and the dive got delayed until June 18th, the date of this trip,” Jay wrote.</p>

<p>Jay said that Stockton had assured them that there were no safety risks, but he wasn’t convinced.</p>

<p>“I expressed safety concerns and Stockton told me ‘While there's obviously risk it's way safer than flying in a helicopter or even scuba diving. There hasn't been even an injury in 35 years in a non-military subs’.”</p>

<p>“I am sure he really believed what he was saying. But he was very wrong. He passionately believed in what he was doing. The last time I saw Stockton in person was March 1st. He took me through the Titanic Exhibit at Luxor. Then, at lunch in the Luxor food court we talked about the dive, including safety. He was absolutely convinced that it was safer than crossing the street. He gave me a book of photos (1 of 324 produced) signed by him and Paul Henri Nargeolet, two of the five onboard the sub,” Jay said.</p>

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<p>Notably, Jay wasn’t the only one who saw the potential risks of travelling in the submersible.</p>

<p>The email exchanges between deep-sea exploration expert Rob McCallum and Stockton Rush have gone viral on social media, showing that OceanGate CEO had dismissed safety concerns raised by the former.</p>

<p>McCallum had even urged Stockton to get a safety certificate for the submersible before venturing into the ill-fated deep sea exploration.</p>

<p>"You are wanting to use a prototype un-classed technology in a very hostile place,” he had told Stockton.</p>

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<p>"As much as I appreciate entrepreneurship and innovation, you are potentially putting an entire industry at risk.”</p>

<p>In reply, Stockton said that his "engineering focused, innovative approach flies in the face of the submersible orthodoxy —but that is the nature of innovation".</p>

<p>Stockton then continued to defend saying, “We have heard the baseless cries of 'you are going to kill someone' way too often. I take this as a serious personal insult.”</p>

<p>Rob then wrote, "I think you are potentially placing yourself and your clients in a dangerous dynamic. In your race to Titanic you are mirroring that famous catch cry: 'She is unsinkable.'”</p>

<p>All the passengers in the submersible were declared dead. The officials noted that they were killed in a catastrophic implosion – an underwater implosion that led to the vessel suddenly collapsing.</p>

<p>The five deceased passengers were OceanGate Expeditions CEO Stockton Rush, British billionaire Hamish Harding, French diver Paul Henry Nargeolet, and Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son, Suleman.</p>

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A Las Vegas investor and real estate developer, Jay Bloom, has revealed that he and his son were first offered seats to travel on the Titan submersible that imploded in the Atlantic Ocean during a voyage to the century-old wreck of the Titanic.

A Las Vegas investor and real estate developer, Jay Bloom, has revealed that he and his son were first offered seats to travel on the Titan submersible that imploded in the Atlantic Ocean during a voyage to the century-old wreck of the Titanic. Bloom refused to take up on the offer after he raised some serious security lapses. Revealing this in a Facebook post, Bloom attached screenshots of his conversation with Stockton Rush, the CEO of OceanGate, which built the Titan. Those two seats were later filled by Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son, Suleman, who perished with three others, including Rush himself. “In February Stockton asked me and my son, Sean, to go with him on the dive to Titanic in May. Both May dives were postponed due to weather and the dive got delayed until June 18th, the date of this trip,” Jay wrote. Jay said that Stockton had assured them that there were no safety risks, but he wasn’t convinced. “I expressed safety concerns and Stockton told me ‘While there's obviously risk it's way safer than flying in a helicopter or even scuba diving. There hasn't been even an injury in 35 years in a non-military subs’.” “I am sure he really believed what he was saying. But he was very wrong. He passionately believed in what he was doing. The last time I saw Stockton in person was March 1st. He took me through the Titanic Exhibit at Luxor. Then, at lunch in the Luxor food court we talked about the dive, including safety. He was absolutely convinced that it was safer than crossing the street. He gave me a book of photos (1 of 324 produced) signed by him and Paul Henri Nargeolet, two of the five onboard the sub,” Jay said. × Safety issues Notably, Jay wasn’t the only one who saw the potential risks of travelling in the submersible. The email exchanges between deep-sea exploration expert Rob McCallum and Stockton Rush have gone viral on social media, showing that OceanGate CEO had dismissed safety concerns raised by the former. McCallum had even urged Stockton to get a safety certificate for the submersible before venturing into the ill-fated deep sea exploration. "You are wanting to use a prototype un-classed technology in a very hostile place,” he had told Stockton. "As much as I appreciate entrepreneurship and innovation, you are potentially putting an entire industry at risk.” In reply, Stockton said that his "engineering focused, innovative approach flies in the face of the submersible orthodoxy —but that is the nature of innovation". Stockton then continued to defend saying, “We have heard the baseless cries of 'you are going to kill someone' way too often. I take this as a serious personal insult.” Rob then wrote, "I think you are potentially placing yourself and your clients in a dangerous dynamic. In your race to Titanic you are mirroring that famous catch cry: 'She is unsinkable.'” All the passengers in the submersible were declared dead. The officials noted that they were killed in a catastrophic implosion – an underwater implosion that led to the vessel suddenly collapsing. The five deceased passengers were OceanGate Expeditions CEO Stockton Rush, British billionaire Hamish Harding, French diver Paul Henry Nargeolet, and Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son, Suleman. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>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>

<h2><strong>Debris and human remains</strong></h2>

<p>As per Guardian, 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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<p>Talking to reporters, Captain Neubauer said that the US Coast Guard has launched its highest level of investigation.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How long will the investigation take?</strong></h2>

<p>As per Captain Jason Neubauer, at this time it can't be confirmed how long the investigation will last. However, as per BBC, he confirmed that it would lead to tougher regulations and safety regulations for submersibles.</p>

<h2><strong>Why recover the wreckage?</strong></h2>

<p>For the purpose of this investigation, the recovery of the debris is important, and efforts are being made to do so.</p>

<p>The Coast Guard is working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to conduct the salvage operation at the debris site on the seabed about 2-1/2 miles (4 km) below the surface or about 1,600 feet (488 meters) from the bow of the Titanic wreck, reports Reuters.</p>

<p>As of now, investigators have recovered five pieces of the Titan. They were found at 3,800 metres (12,467 ft), in a large debris field near the bow of the Titanic.</p>

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<p>The investigation will attempt to establish what caused the disaster, which would subsequently help make recommendations to prevent future tragedies.</p>

<p>"My primary goal is to prevent a similar occurrence by making the necessary recommendations to enhance the safety of the maritime domain worldwide," said the Coast Guard's chief investigator.</p>

<p>He also said that the Coast Guard is in touch with the families of the five people who died in the implosion and that investigators are "taking all precautions on site if we are to encounter any human remains."</p>

<p>Talking to reporters US Coast Guard Rear Admiral John Mauger declined to share details about the cost of the search and rescue operation, reports BBC.</p>

<p>However, he reportedly said that it was not a policy to charge for search and rescue. He added that the service does not put a cost on human life or rescue people in the "dangerous environment" of the ocean, adding "we always answer the call".</p>

<p>"We conduct disciplined operations with warranted risk to put our resources and lives at risk to save others. That's who we are."</p>

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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.

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. Debris and human remains As per Guardian, 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. Also read | Titan submersible support ship Polar Prince returns to port, with flags at half-mast Talking to reporters, Captain Neubauer said that the US Coast Guard has launched its highest level of investigation. How long will the investigation take? As per Captain Jason Neubauer, at this time it can't be confirmed how long the investigation will last. However, as per BBC, he confirmed that it would lead to tougher regulations and safety regulations for submersibles. Why recover the wreckage? For the purpose of this investigation, the recovery of the debris is important, and efforts are being made to do so. The Coast Guard is working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to conduct the salvage operation at the debris site on the seabed about 2-1/2 miles (4 km) below the surface or about 1,600 feet (488 meters) from the bow of the Titanic wreck, reports Reuters. As of now, investigators have recovered five pieces of the Titan. They were found at 3,800 metres (12,467 ft), in a large debris field near the bow of the Titanic. Also read | Titan submersible incident: Did it really boost 'My Heart Will Go On' popularity? The investigation will attempt to establish what caused the disaster, which would subsequently help make recommendations to prevent future tragedies. "My primary goal is to prevent a similar occurrence by making the necessary recommendations to enhance the safety of the maritime domain worldwide," said the Coast Guard's chief investigator. He also said that the Coast Guard is in touch with the families of the five people who died in the implosion and that investigators are "taking all precautions on site if we are to encounter any human remains." Talking to reporters US Coast Guard Rear Admiral John Mauger declined to share details about the cost of the search and rescue operation, reports BBC. However, he reportedly said that it was not a policy to charge for search and rescue. He added that the service does not put a cost on human life or rescue people in the "dangerous environment" of the ocean, adding "we always answer the call". "We conduct disciplined operations with warranted risk to put our resources and lives at risk to save others. That's who we are." (With inputs from agencies) 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.

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<p>Many on the internet have been claiming that the recent Titan submersible incident helped Celine Dion's iconic song "My Heart Will Go On", from James Cameron's <em>Titanic </em>climb music streaming sites like Spotify and Billboard's charts. As per Snopes, this is not true. The song was absent from the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of June 24, 2023. It did not appear on the US top 200 daily songs lists on 19 June, 20 June, 21 June, or 22 June. The same applied to Spotify's Global top 200 daily songs lists for those dates, where also the song was not included.</p>

<h2><strong>Titan submersible incident</strong></h2>

<p>On June 18, 2023, in the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately 400 nautical miles (740 km) off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, Titan, a submersible operated by OceanGate, an American tourism company, suffered a devastating implosion. The purpose of the dive was to explore the wreckage of the Titanic, with a crew of five individuals on board. Contact with Titan was lost after one hour and forty-five minutes into the dive, and it failed to resurface as planned, triggering immediate action by authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following an extensive search, a debris field containing parts of the ill-fated Titan has been discovered by a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV), located approximately 1,600 feet (about 500 meters) away from the bow of the Titanic. This discovery was based on declassified sonar data from the US Navy, which indicated an implosion in the area on the day of the incident. As a result, it was concluded that the pressure vessel of the submersible had imploded during its descent, leading to the instantaneous loss of all five crew members.</p>

<p>Prior to the incident, concerns had been raised about the safety of the vessel. OceanGate executives made the decision not to seek certification for Titan, citing that excessive safety protocols hindered innovation.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>James Cameron's comments on the submersible incident</strong></h2>

<p>Incidentally, Cameron has commented on the incident. During an interview with ABC News, the filmmaker said it is likely that the submersible, after losing all communication with the outside world during its deep-sea mission, was attempting to resurface. He also suggested that the five passengers aboard the vessel were probably aware of the problem before the catastrophic implosion occurred.</p>

<p>"This OceanGate sub had sensors on the inside of the hull to give them a warning when it was starting to crack. And I think, if that's your idea of safety, then you're doing it wrong," he said.</p>

<p>He further explained, "They probably had a warning that their hull was beginning to delaminate and develop cracks." Based on his knowledge within the community, Cameron added, "It's our belief that they had released their ascent weights and were attempting to surface, trying to manage an emergency situation."</p>

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Many on the internet have been claiming that the recent Titan submersible incident helped Celine Dion's iconic song "My Heart Will Go On", from James Cameron's Titanic climb music streaming sites like Spotify and Billboard's charts.

Many on the internet have been claiming that the recent Titan submersible incident helped Celine Dion's iconic song "My Heart Will Go On", from James Cameron's Titanic climb music streaming sites like Spotify and Billboard's charts. As per Snopes, this is not true. The song was absent from the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of June 24, 2023. It did not appear on the US top 200 daily songs lists on 19 June, 20 June, 21 June, or 22 June. The same applied to Spotify's Global top 200 daily songs lists for those dates, where also the song was not included. Titan submersible incident On June 18, 2023, in the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately 400 nautical miles (740 km) off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, Titan, a submersible operated by OceanGate, an American tourism company, suffered a devastating implosion. The purpose of the dive was to explore the wreckage of the Titanic, with a crew of five individuals on board. Contact with Titan was lost after one hour and forty-five minutes into the dive, and it failed to resurface as planned, triggering immediate action by authorities. Following an extensive search, a debris field containing parts of the ill-fated Titan has been discovered by a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV), located approximately 1,600 feet (about 500 meters) away from the bow of the Titanic. This discovery was based on declassified sonar data from the US Navy, which indicated an implosion in the area on the day of the incident. As a result, it was concluded that the pressure vessel of the submersible had imploded during its descent, leading to the instantaneous loss of all five crew members. Prior to the incident, concerns had been raised about the safety of the vessel. OceanGate executives made the decision not to seek certification for Titan, citing that excessive safety protocols hindered innovation. James Cameron's comments on the submersible incident Incidentally, Cameron has commented on the incident. During an interview with ABC News, the filmmaker said it is likely that the submersible, after losing all communication with the outside world during its deep-sea mission, was attempting to resurface. He also suggested that the five passengers aboard the vessel were probably aware of the problem before the catastrophic implosion occurred. "This OceanGate sub had sensors on the inside of the hull to give them a warning when it was starting to crack. And I think, if that's your idea of safety, then you're doing it wrong," he said. He further explained, "They probably had a warning that their hull was beginning to delaminate and develop cracks." Based on his knowledge within the community, Cameron added, "It's our belief that they had released their ascent weights and were attempting to surface, trying to manage an emergency situation." 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.

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