NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Monday morning public hearings meant to piece together why a submersible set to explore the Titanic wreckage imploded and whether criminal charges are necessary have begun.
The Coast Guard’s Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) will examine everything related to the loss of the Titan submersible, hearing from former employees of the company that created the vessel, OceanGate Expeditions, and providing a detailed report of what happened following the conclusion of the two-week hearing.
Former top OceanGate employees to speak at hearing for imploded submarine
In addition, “We are charged to also detect misconduct or negligence by credentialed mariners, and if there’s any detection of a criminal act, then we will present our findings to the DOJ,” U.S. Coast Guard Chief of Office of Investigations, Jason Neubauer said.
Coast Guard documents say the Titan left to explore the Titanic wreckage on June 18, 2023. An hour and 45 minutes into its dive, the vessel lost contact with its support, POLAR PRINCE.