<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>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-submersible-customer-calls-dive-to-the-titanic-a-kamikaze-operation-607456">Former submersible customer calls dive to the Titanic a 'kamikaze operation'</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<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 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>

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<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

<p>The US Coast Guard commander in charge of the search operation, Rear Admiral John Mauger has said that&nbsp;the crew of the missing Titanic submersible may have approximately 20 hours of oxygen remaining. In an interview with the BBC, Mauger described the mission as highly complex and challenging, with dedicated personnel working tirelessly around the clock to locate the submersible.</p>

<p>The US Coast Guard had earlier mentioned that a distinct noise detected during the search had provided them with a target and focus for their efforts. Mauger emphasised that they are collaborating closely with renowned acoustic experts to accurately decipher the significance of this noise signature.</p>

<p>In a race against time, additional vessels are being dispatched to the search area situated off the North American coast. The sub, carrying a crew of five individuals, lost contact on Sunday while descending to the depths of 3,800 metres&nbsp;towards the wreckage of the Titanic.</p>

<p>The international search team for the missing submersible, which was carrying five passengers and vanished in the North Atlantic, is being reinforced by an additional eight ships. These vessels possess diverse capabilities and specialised expertise to aid in the search efforts, reported the New York Times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Wednesday morning, three of the newly deployed ships, including two Canadian Coast Guard ships and a commercial vessel, reached the designated search area, as reported by the US&nbsp;Coast Guard. The arrival of these ships is expected to bolster the search operation and enhance the chances of locating the missing submersible and its passengers.</p>

<p>As the search intensifies, the clock is ticking for the crew members who rely on a dwindling supply of oxygen. The authorities are sparing no effort to locate the missing submersible and ensure the safety and well-being of those aboard.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/finding-titanic-submersible-worst-case-scenarios-and-possible-solutions-606868">Explained | Finding Titanic submersible: Worst-case scenarios and possible solutions</a></p>

<h2><strong>Safety concerns and lawsuit revelations surround missing Titanic submersible</strong></h2>

<p>In a lawsuit filed against OceanGate, the operator of the missing Titan submersible, disturbing revelations have come to light regarding safety concerns raised by the former director of marine operations, David Lochridge, as reported by AFP.</p>

<p>Lochridge&nbsp;has accused&nbsp;OceanGate of ignoring critical safety issues related to the experimental design of the submersible. This information emerges as an extensive search effort is underway in the North Atlantic to locate the missing submersible, which disappeared during a dive to reach the Titanic wreck.</p>

<p>Lochridge expressed misgivings about the quality control and safety of the Titan, specifically regarding the submersible's ability to withstand extreme depths. He highlighted the inadequate certification of the viewing port, which was designed for a pressure limit of 1,300 meters, while the submersible was intended to dive to depths of around 4,000 metres.</p>

<p>Despite Lochridge's concerns and his strong recommendation to engage a classification agency for inspection, OceanGate chose to terminate his employment instead of addressing the safety issues. The lawsuit was settled out of court in 2018.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Titanic wreck research vessel with five people onboard lose contact, goes missing</strong></p>

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<p>The revelations from the lawsuit, along with industry-wide concerns voiced by the Marine Technology Society, cast doubt on the safety protocols and decisions made by OceanGate. As the search for the missing submersible continues, it is crucial to understand the full extent of the safety issues surrounding the ill-fated dive to determine the cause of the Titan's disappearance.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The US Coast Guard commander in charge of the search operation, Rear Admiral John Mauger has said that the crew of the missing Titanic submersible may have approximately 20 hours of oxygen remaining.

The US Coast Guard commander in charge of the search operation, Rear Admiral John Mauger has said that the crew of the missing Titanic submersible may have approximately 20 hours of oxygen remaining. In an interview with the BBC, Mauger described the mission as highly complex and challenging, with dedicated personnel working tirelessly around the clock to locate the submersible. The US Coast Guard had earlier mentioned that a distinct noise detected during the search had provided them with a target and focus for their efforts. Mauger emphasised that they are collaborating closely with renowned acoustic experts to accurately decipher the significance of this noise signature. In a race against time, additional vessels are being dispatched to the search area situated off the North American coast. The sub, carrying a crew of five individuals, lost contact on Sunday while descending to the depths of 3,800 metres towards the wreckage of the Titanic. The international search team for the missing submersible, which was carrying five passengers and vanished in the North Atlantic, is being reinforced by an additional eight ships. These vessels possess diverse capabilities and specialised expertise to aid in the search efforts, reported the New York Times. On Wednesday morning, three of the newly deployed ships, including two Canadian Coast Guard ships and a commercial vessel, reached the designated search area, as reported by the US Coast Guard. The arrival of these ships is expected to bolster the search operation and enhance the chances of locating the missing submersible and its passengers. As the search intensifies, the clock is ticking for the crew members who rely on a dwindling supply of oxygen. The authorities are sparing no effort to locate the missing submersible and ensure the safety and well-being of those aboard. Also read | Explained | Finding Titanic submersible: Worst-case scenarios and possible solutions Safety concerns and lawsuit revelations surround missing Titanic submersible In a lawsuit filed against OceanGate, the operator of the missing Titan submersible, disturbing revelations have come to light regarding safety concerns raised by the former director of marine operations, David Lochridge, as reported by AFP. Lochridge has accused OceanGate of ignoring critical safety issues related to the experimental design of the submersible. This information emerges as an extensive search effort is underway in the North Atlantic to locate the missing submersible, which disappeared during a dive to reach the Titanic wreck. Lochridge expressed misgivings about the quality control and safety of the Titan, specifically regarding the submersible's ability to withstand extreme depths. He highlighted the inadequate certification of the viewing port, which was designed for a pressure limit of 1,300 meters, while the submersible was intended to dive to depths of around 4,000 metres. Despite Lochridge's concerns and his strong recommendation to engage a classification agency for inspection, OceanGate chose to terminate his employment instead of addressing the safety issues. The lawsuit was settled out of court in 2018. Also watch | Titanic wreck research vessel with five people onboard lose contact, goes missing The revelations from the lawsuit, along with industry-wide concerns voiced by the Marine Technology Society, cast doubt on the safety protocols and decisions made by OceanGate. As the search for the missing submersible continues, it is crucial to understand the full extent of the safety issues surrounding the ill-fated dive to determine the cause of the Titan's disappearance. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Race against time: Titanic submersible likely has less than 20 hours of oxygen remaining

A tourism expedition took a drastic turn when the wreck research vessel named 'Titan' went missing in the Atlantic in the early hours of Sunday. It was on wreckage expedition of Titanic that sank in 1912.

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