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<p>Shahzada Dawood and his son, Suleman, are among the five people who died after their submarine, which had set out to tour&nbsp;the remains of the Titanic, lost connection thousands of feet underwater. Shahzada Dawood, 48, was&nbsp;one of the wealthiest men in Pakistan and a UK-based board member of the Prince's Trust charity. Dawood and his 19-year-old son boarded the tiny underwater craft to view the well-known Titanic wreck 12,500 feet underwater.&nbsp;In a press release, Engro said, "On Sunday, June 18, Mr Shahzada Dawood, Vice Chairman of Engro Corporation Limited, along with his son, Suleman, embarked on a journey to visit the remnants of the Titanic in the Atlantic Ocean."&nbsp;However, they lost signal in the dark depths of the Atlantic Ocean, 370 miles off the coast of Newfoundland in Canada. Shahzada's wife, Christina, and his daughter, Alina, have been waiting for any news of the duo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here's everything you need to know about Shahzada Dawood and his son.</p>

<h2><strong>Shahzada Dawood and his son </strong></h2>

<p>Shahzada Dawood, the man who died along with his teenage son after their submersible, moving towards the Titanic wreck, lost connection thousands of miles underwater, was the Vice Chairman of Engro Corporation. The company produces fertilisers, food, and energy. He had&nbsp;an M.Sc. in Global Texting Marketing from Philadelphia University, USA, and an LLB from Buckingham Univerity. He was also the Vice Chairman of Dawood Hercules Corporation, which makes chemicals. Born in Pakistan, Shahzada Dawood&nbsp;moved to the UK to study law at the University of Buckingham. The Dawood family are among the most prosperous clans in Pakistan. They have strong links to the UK. Shahzada lived&nbsp;with his wife, Christine, in a Surrey mansion. Christine is a life coach, and they have two children together, Suleman and Alina.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Titanic Tour Submarine </strong></h2>

<p>The&nbsp;submersible, before implosion, last pinged when it was directly above its destination. Five people are on board, including Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year-old son, Suleman Dawood. Hamish Harding (CEO of Action Aviation in Dubai), Paul-Henri Nargolet, the French explorer, and OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush were on board when the submersible imploded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The submarine, owned and operated by OceanGate Expeditions, started its voyage around 4 am on Sunday. It was taking a crew of five people 12,500 ft underwater. However, the team lost communication with the mothership MV Polar Prince an hour and 45 minutes into the two-hour descent.&nbsp;</p>

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Shahzada Dawood and his son, Suleman, are among the five people who died after their submarine, which had set out to tour the remains of the Titanic, lost connection thousands of feet underwater.

Shahzada Dawood and his son, Suleman, are among the five people who died after their submarine, which had set out to tour the remains of the Titanic, lost connection thousands of feet underwater. Shahzada Dawood, 48, was one of the wealthiest men in Pakistan and a UK-based board member of the Prince's Trust charity. Dawood and his 19-year-old son boarded the tiny underwater craft to view the well-known Titanic wreck 12,500 feet underwater. In a press release, Engro said, "On Sunday, June 18, Mr Shahzada Dawood, Vice Chairman of Engro Corporation Limited, along with his son, Suleman, embarked on a journey to visit the remnants of the Titanic in the Atlantic Ocean." However, they lost signal in the dark depths of the Atlantic Ocean, 370 miles off the coast of Newfoundland in Canada. Shahzada's wife, Christina, and his daughter, Alina, have been waiting for any news of the duo. Here's everything you need to know about Shahzada Dawood and his son. Shahzada Dawood and his son Shahzada Dawood, the man who died along with his teenage son after their submersible, moving towards the Titanic wreck, lost connection thousands of miles underwater, was the Vice Chairman of Engro Corporation. The company produces fertilisers, food, and energy. He had an M.Sc. in Global Texting Marketing from Philadelphia University, USA, and an LLB from Buckingham Univerity. He was also the Vice Chairman of Dawood Hercules Corporation, which makes chemicals. Born in Pakistan, Shahzada Dawood moved to the UK to study law at the University of Buckingham. The Dawood family are among the most prosperous clans in Pakistan. They have strong links to the UK. Shahzada lived with his wife, Christine, in a Surrey mansion. Christine is a life coach, and they have two children together, Suleman and Alina. ALSO READ | Who is Hamish Harding? British billionaire and Guinness World Record holder who went missing on Titanic sub Titanic Tour Submarine The submersible, before implosion, last pinged when it was directly above its destination. Five people are on board, including Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year-old son, Suleman Dawood. Hamish Harding (CEO of Action Aviation in Dubai), Paul-Henri Nargolet, the French explorer, and OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush were on board when the submersible imploded. The submarine, owned and operated by OceanGate Expeditions, started its voyage around 4 am on Sunday. It was taking a crew of five people 12,500 ft underwater. However, the team lost communication with the mothership MV Polar Prince an hour and 45 minutes into the two-hour descent. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Who was Shahzada Dawood? One of Pakistan's wealthiest men who died aboard the Titanic submersible

<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>

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<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

<p>Rescuers announced on Thursday (June 22) that an underwater robot searching near the wreckage of the Titanic had discovered a "debris field," as efforts continued to locate a missing submersible carrying five individuals.</p>

<p>Despite concerns about the vessel's oxygen supply, the multinational mission remains dedicated to finding the crew alive. The US Coast Guard confirmed that experts within the unified command are evaluating the newly found debris field, located near the Titanic, detected by a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). Further details about the debris field were not provided, but a press briefing is scheduled in Boston.</p>

<p>"Experts within the unified command are evaluating the information," the US Coast Guard said in a tweet.</p>

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<h2><strong>Use of additional robots</strong></h2>

<p>To intensify the search for the missing Titan sub, two additional robots were deployed in the vast expanse of the North Atlantic, spanning from the ocean's surface to a depth of over two miles (nearly four kilometres). The sub was estimated to carry emergency air supplies for up to 96 hours, indicating potential oxygen depletion in the early hours of Thursday.</p>

<p>However, Rear Admiral John Mauger of the US Coast Guard emphasised their unwavering commitment to the search, considering both the technical limitations and the resilience of the crew. Assets and experts have been mobilised, and sonar has detected unidentified underwater noises.</p>

<p>Organisers of the response, including US and Canadian military aircraft, coast guard vessels, and teleguided robots, have focused their efforts on the vicinity of the detected sounds.</p>

<p>These noises, resembling "banging," have raised hopes that the crew is still alive, although their source remains unconfirmed. The French research ship Atalante deployed an unmanned robot, the Victor 6000, capable of searching depths of up to 6,000 metres. Another robot, dispatched by the Canadian vessel Horizon Arctic, has already begun its search on the ocean floor. Medical staff and a decompression chamber are en route to the area to provide support.</p>

<p>The 21-foot Titan submersible initiated its descent on Sunday but lost communication with its mothership just around two hours into the journey. Among the passengers on board are British billionaire Hamish Harding, Pakistani-British citizens Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman, OceanGate Expeditions CEO Stockton Rush, and French submarine operator Paul-Henri Nargeolet.</p>

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<p>Extensive search efforts spanning 10,000 square miles of surface water have been conducted, equivalent to the size of Massachusetts. Recovering the submersible from such depths presents a significant challenge, but the Navy has deployed specialised lifting equipment and personnel for the operation.</p>

<p>The Titanic, which sank in 1912 during its inaugural voyage, lies approximately 400 miles off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, more than two miles below the surface. The historic site has attracted nautical experts and underwater tourists since its discovery in 1985. The extreme depth poses immense pressure, measuring 400 times that of the sea level. The complexity of sending a small vessel to such depths underscores the technical challenges involved. Concerns about the submersible's design were raised in a previous lawsuit, highlighting the experimental nature of the Titan.</p>

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Rescuers announced on Thursday (June 22) that an underwater robot searching near the wreckage of the Titanic had discovered a "debris field," as efforts continued to locate a missing submersible carrying five individuals.

Rescuers announced on Thursday (June 22) that an underwater robot searching near the wreckage of the Titanic had discovered a "debris field," as efforts continued to locate a missing submersible carrying five individuals. Despite concerns about the vessel's oxygen supply, the multinational mission remains dedicated to finding the crew alive. The US Coast Guard confirmed that experts within the unified command are evaluating the newly found debris field, located near the Titanic, detected by a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). Further details about the debris field were not provided, but a press briefing is scheduled in Boston. "Experts within the unified command are evaluating the information," the US Coast Guard said in a tweet. Also read | Titanic submersible LIVE updates Use of additional robots To intensify the search for the missing Titan sub, two additional robots were deployed in the vast expanse of the North Atlantic, spanning from the ocean's surface to a depth of over two miles (nearly four kilometres). The sub was estimated to carry emergency air supplies for up to 96 hours, indicating potential oxygen depletion in the early hours of Thursday. However, Rear Admiral John Mauger of the US Coast Guard emphasised their unwavering commitment to the search, considering both the technical limitations and the resilience of the crew. Assets and experts have been mobilised, and sonar has detected unidentified underwater noises. Organisers of the response, including US and Canadian military aircraft, coast guard vessels, and teleguided robots, have focused their efforts on the vicinity of the detected sounds. These noises, resembling "banging," have raised hopes that the crew is still alive, although their source remains unconfirmed. The French research ship Atalante deployed an unmanned robot, the Victor 6000, capable of searching depths of up to 6,000 metres. Another robot, dispatched by the Canadian vessel Horizon Arctic, has already begun its search on the ocean floor. Medical staff and a decompression chamber are en route to the area to provide support. The 21-foot Titan submersible initiated its descent on Sunday but lost communication with its mothership just around two hours into the journey. Among the passengers on board are British billionaire Hamish Harding, Pakistani-British citizens Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman, OceanGate Expeditions CEO Stockton Rush, and French submarine operator Paul-Henri Nargeolet. Also watch | Titanic submarine search: Missing Billionaire's son attends concert Extensive search efforts spanning 10,000 square miles of surface water have been conducted, equivalent to the size of Massachusetts. Recovering the submersible from such depths presents a significant challenge, but the Navy has deployed specialised lifting equipment and personnel for the operation. The Titanic, which sank in 1912 during its inaugural voyage, lies approximately 400 miles off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, more than two miles below the surface. The historic site has attracted nautical experts and underwater tourists since its discovery in 1985. The extreme depth poses immense pressure, measuring 400 times that of the sea level. The complexity of sending a small vessel to such depths underscores the technical challenges involved. Concerns about the submersible's design were raised in a previous lawsuit, highlighting the experimental nature of the Titan. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Debris field found near Titanic in search for missing sub: 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>Search teams are leaving no stone unturned to track down the lost submersible that disappeared with five people inside it during a dive to the Titanic’s wreck. According to BBC, the rescue operation has been expanded to the mid-Atlantic, but to no avail. American and Canadian navies, agencies and deep-sea firms are helping the search operations. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, an expert has projected the worst-case scenario regarding the missing craft. Dr David Gallo, who is a senior adviser with RMS Titanic Inc, speculated that the submersible might have imploded and collapsed into pieces as “something had to happen mid-water that caused them to lose power or radio communications."</p>

<h2><strong>The worst-case scenario</strong></h2>

<p>David Gallo was quoted by Sky News as saying that the only possible explanation for the sudden disappearance of the craft for this long is that the submersible might already have shattered to pieces. He said, “The worst case scenario is probably a collapse - a catastrophic implosion of the sub itself which would be horrific.”</p>

<p>"There's no coming back from that. I would have to say that has got to be the number one option here - which is unpleasant to think about. I don't know how else you can disappear that quickly," Gallo further said.</p>

<h2><strong>Hard to recover pieces of the craft</strong></h2>

<p>Gallo also fretted about the fact that the lost submersible may never be recovered as no large piece of the craft would be left to recover in case of an implosion. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"It will be a mixture of all those things if that's the way (it happened) - so there may be no large piece of the sub to recover and there may be no large bits to see from the air," Gallo added.</p>

<h2><strong>‘It was waiting to happen’</strong></h2>

<p>Dr Gallo expressed his lack of surprise regarding the incident. As someone involved in deep-sea exploration, he stated that while the exact timing was unforeseen, the occurrence itself was expected. He emphasised that the challenges associated with such incidents were well-known, including the complexities of recovering a submersible from a shipwreck or dealing with battery loss.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He criticised the lack of policies and plans in place to address these situations, expressing frustration at the need for a rushed response to rectify the issue. Gallo stated that the scientific community was taken aback by the incident, highlighting a sense of astonishment shared among his peers.</p>

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Search teams are leaving no stone unturned to track down the lost submersible that disappeared with five people inside it during a dive to the Titanic’s wreck. According to BBC, the rescue operation has been expanded to the mid-Atlantic, but to no avail.

Search teams are leaving no stone unturned to track down the lost submersible that disappeared with five people inside it during a dive to the Titanic’s wreck. According to BBC, the rescue operation has been expanded to the mid-Atlantic, but to no avail. American and Canadian navies, agencies and deep-sea firms are helping the search operations. Meanwhile, an expert has projected the worst-case scenario regarding the missing craft. Dr David Gallo, who is a senior adviser with RMS Titanic Inc, speculated that the submersible might have imploded and collapsed into pieces as “something had to happen mid-water that caused them to lose power or radio communications." The worst-case scenario David Gallo was quoted by Sky News as saying that the only possible explanation for the sudden disappearance of the craft for this long is that the submersible might already have shattered to pieces. He said, “The worst case scenario is probably a collapse - a catastrophic implosion of the sub itself which would be horrific.” "There's no coming back from that. I would have to say that has got to be the number one option here - which is unpleasant to think about. I don't know how else you can disappear that quickly," Gallo further said. Hard to recover pieces of the craft Gallo also fretted about the fact that the lost submersible may never be recovered as no large piece of the craft would be left to recover in case of an implosion. Watch: Submersible touring the wreckage of the Titanic goes missing × "It will be a mixture of all those things if that's the way (it happened) - so there may be no large piece of the sub to recover and there may be no large bits to see from the air," Gallo added. ‘It was waiting to happen’ Dr Gallo expressed his lack of surprise regarding the incident. As someone involved in deep-sea exploration, he stated that while the exact timing was unforeseen, the occurrence itself was expected. He emphasised that the challenges associated with such incidents were well-known, including the complexities of recovering a submersible from a shipwreck or dealing with battery loss. Also read: The Titanic tourist submersible was lost for hours in 2022. Here`s what it looks like He criticised the lack of policies and plans in place to address these situations, expressing frustration at the need for a rushed response to rectify the issue. Gallo stated that the scientific community was taken aback by the incident, highlighting a sense of astonishment shared among his peers. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Expert fears missing Titanic submersible may have imploded into pieces