- On Thursday, debris from the missing Titan submersible was discovered.
- Experts claim that the company responsible for Titan disregarded safety regulations.
- In an interview with ABC News, James Cameron compared the incident to the Titanic disaster, where the captain ignored warnings about icebergs.
Renowned director James Cameron, known for his extensive research in the making of the blockbuster film “Titanic” in 1997, draws parallels between the disastrous fate of the Titan submersible and the infamous RMS Titanic shipwreck.
In an interview with ABC News, Cameron expressed his concern about OceanGate’s expeditions, which allowed passengers to visit the Titanic shipwreck site in a cramped 22-foot-long vessel made of titanium and carbon fiber.
The debris from the missing Titan sub was discovered on Thursday after an intense four-day search. US Coast Guard officials confirmed that the debris was consistent with a catastrophic pressure chamber failure.
Years before the ill-fated expedition, experts, including OceanGate’s director of marine operations, raised concerns about the vessel’s safety and the need for additional testing.
“Several prominent figures in the deep-submergence engineering community even sent letters to the company, stating that their activities were too experimental for passenger use and required certification,” revealed Cameron during the interview.
In March 2018, the Marine Technology Society, comprising over three dozen members, expressed concerns about OceanGate’s approach, citing potential negative outcomes ranging from minor to catastrophic, as reported by The New York Times.
Cameron further remarked on the similarities between the Titanic disaster and the Titan incident, emphasizing the disregard for warnings in both cases. He described the tragic events as astonishing and surreal, considering that they occurred at the same location amidst numerous diving expeditions worldwide.
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During the RMS Titanic’s maiden voyage in April 1912, Captain Edward J. Smith neglected to conduct a safety drill and disregarded warnings from nearby ships about icebergs ahead, according to National Geographic.
Cameron’s unique perspective stems from his extensive research and personal experiences visiting the Titanic wreck in the North Atlantic. He completed about 12 submersible dives in preparation for the film “Titanic” and made additional visits after its release. In total, Cameron spent more time at the wreck site than Stockton Rush, the captain of the Titan submersible and one of the five passengers. Cameron also designed and built his own submersible capable of reaching depths three times greater than the Titanic’s resting place, approximately 12,500 feet underwater.
Asserting that deep submergence diving is a well-established practice, Cameron stated that all other deep-submergence vehicles worldwide adhere to strict safety protocols, except for the Titan.
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