Jun 25 Titan submersible search reignites debate over who pays to rescue wealthy risktakers By Adam Geller, Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press The question of who foots the bill for rescue attempts is gaining attention as very wealthy travelers in search of singular adventures spend big to scale peaks, sail across oceans and blast off for space. Continue reading
Jun 23 Experts say the Titan sub’s unconventional design may have destined it for disaster By Mark Pratt, Associated Press The deadly implosion of the Titan submersible raises questions about whether the vessel exploring the Titanic wreckage was destined for its own disaster because of its unconventional design and its creator’s refusal to submit to safety checks that are standard… Continue reading
Jun 23 In wake of Titan implosion, officials grapple with complex investigation into its causes By Patrick Whittle, Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press On Friday, the U.S. Coast Guard said all of the agencies involved are trying to determine who has the authority to lead an inquiry, which is sure to be complex because of the international nature of the mission. Continue reading
Jun 22 Coast Guard: Submersible likely imploded near Titanic, leaving no survivors By Associated Press “The debris is consistent with the catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber,” Rear Adm. John Mauger, the First Coast Guard District, said Thursday. Continue reading
Jun 22 Debris field found in search for missing Titan submersible, Coast Guard says By Associated Press The Coast Guard’s post on Twitter gave no details, such as whether officials believe the debris is actually connected to the Titan. Continue reading