U.S. Coast Guard blames Titan sub's design for deadly implosion

A U.S. Coast Guard investigative board has found that the Titan submersible that imploded in 2023 had an "inadequate design."

OceanGate's Titan submersible was on a tourist expedition to the wreckage of the Titanic when it imploded, killing the five people on board including OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush.

According to a 300-page report released on Tuesday after a two-year investigation, the implosion was deemed preventable. The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation emphasised the need for stronger oversight and clearer regulatory pathways for operators pursuing innovative designs outside current standards.