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The report pointed out that the submarine "Titan" that went to the site of the Titanic wreck has been found, less than 500 meters from the wreckage of the Titanic. However, the submarine has imploded, and the 5 rich people have little hope of survival. Below we will take a closer look at the causes of the accident and future salvage plans.
The Titan submarine is a deep-sea submersible developed by OceanGate and designed for deep-sea scientific research and exploration missions. The submarine uses a composite carbon fiber and titanium shell structure with excellent pressure resistance and can work under water at depths of up to 4,000 meters. The interior of the submarine is equipped with a control system, toilets and enough oxygen supply for five crew members for 96 hours. This means that the submarine can return after 4 hours of observation on the seabed, maintaining an adequate supply of oxygen.
However, although the submarine's design looks quite powerful, it has not received "classification" certification from classification societies, that is, it lacks maritime safety certification. This calls into question the safety of submarines. However, OceanGate argues that most marine accidents are caused by operator error, not mechanical failure. They argue that classifications should focus on the physical state of the vessel, rather than corporate behavior, emphasizing that they have always been committed to maintaining a high level of operational safety.
In June, five wealthy people boarded the submarine HMS Titan: British businessman Hamish Harding, Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleiman, French explorer Paul-Henri Narjolais, and OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush. All five signed a "safety waiver," meaning they understood the potential risks of the submarine.
Their expedition began on June 18, when the Titan was taken to the Titanic wreck site. The passengers boarded the submarine, the crew blocked the hatch, and the submarine began to dive. However, after 1 hour and 45 minutes of diving, the mother ship lost contact with the submarine. Although similar situations have occurred before, this time the loss of contact has been longer. Puzzlingly, OceanGate notified the U.S. Coast Guard only eight hours after it disappeared, raising concerns.
Search and rescue operations quickly unfolded, with the U.S. Navy and Royal Canadian Navy joining the search, using aircraft and sonar buoys to look for signs of the submarine. However, this operation faced great challenges, as the submarine was buried 4,000 meters deep on the seabed and the time was tight, as there was only a four-day supply of oxygen on board.
The conditions at a depth of 4,000 meters on the seabed are extremely harsh, and the high-pressure environment poses a huge problem for rescue missions. Although there are some submersibles that can reach this depth, immediate action remains a huge challenge. In addition, underwater positioning, surveying and rescue planning are required, which usually takes months, but now only 24 hours.
The report pointed out that the submarine's implosion may have occurred in the way down, which makes the search and rescue mission more difficult. However, for the families of the victims, they can comfort themselves that at such deep water, people do not experience the pain of suffocation, but die in an instant.
While some on social media criticized the event as a risky act by the plutocrats, deep-sea expeditions are still significant from a scientific exploration perspective. In any case, this event has attracted widespread attention, and people are full of concern and curiosity about the fate of the "Titan".
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