The Titan’s Fatal Flaw: Inside the Submersible Disaster that Shocked the World.

By, Harshadkr. Arun Salve

A possible conclusion on Titanic Sub Passengers Signed A Chilling Tour 'Waiver' Which Listed 'Death' 3 Times On Page One is:

The Titanic sub passengers who went missing on Sunday were aware of the high risks involved in their expedition, as they had to sign a comprehensive waiver that explicitly highlighted the potential for death not once, but three times on the very first page¹²⁴. The waiver also described the submersible vessel as "experimental" and listed various ways that the passengers could die on the trip²⁴. The former passenger Mike Reiss, a producer and writer for The Simpsons, who embarked on the same expedition with OceanGate last year, shared his personal account of the trip and revealed the chilling waiver and minimal training that raised concerns²⁴. He also expressed his awe at seeing the famous ship in person, but admitted he wouldn't retake the risk²⁴. He expressed profound concern for the missing submersible and its occupants, acknowledging the vastness of the ocean and the potential difficulty of rescue²⁴. He concluded with a sad reflection, stating that if the submersible is indeed stuck at the ocean's bottom, he sees no foreseeable way out, emphasizing the gravity of the situation²⁴.

According to the web sources, it cost **$250,000** for each passenger to go on the Titanic sub expedition¹²³⁵. This included:

- A seat on the Titan submersible

- A seven-day stay on a support ship

- A pre-dive briefing and training

- A post-dive debriefing and certificate³

However, it did not include airfare and travel expenses, hotels, meals before departure or personal insurance³. The cost of the search and rescue mission for the missing submersible is unknown, but it could be in the millions⁴⁶. It is unclear whether taxpayers in the countries involved will be paying for it⁶.

According to the web sources, there have been concerns about the safety of the Titan submersible, which was designed to give tourists the chance to visit the deep-sea grave of the Titanic. These concerns were raised by experts from within and outside OceanGate as far back as 2018123. The submersible was not subject to safety regulations as it operated in international waters and did not carry passengers from a port12. Some of the concerns included:

The use of carbon-fiber composite material for the hull, which was not proven to withstand the extreme pressure at such depths23.

The lack of certification or testing by an independent third party23.

The loud cracking noises heard during a dive in 2019, which indicated a possible flaw or defect in the hull3.

The minimal training and preparation given to the passengers before the dive2.

One of the experts who raised safety concerns was Karl Stanley, an experienced submersible operator who rode Titan in 2019 and heard the cracking noises. He emailed OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush after the trip and urged him to cancel the expeditions to the Titanic that were planned for that summer3. He also shared his concerns with other experts and authorities, but his warnings were ignored or dismissed3. Rush, who was one of the five passengers killed in the implosion, defended his submersible and claimed it was safer than scuba diving or flying in a helicopter4. He also said he had invested millions of dollars in developing and testing Titan2.

According to the web sources, some of the possible reasons why OceanGate ignored the safety concerns are:

They wanted to innovate and challenge the existing industry standards and practices123.

They were under pressure from investors, eager mission scientists, and the media to deliver on their promises23.

They were confident in their engineering and testing of the submersible and dismissed the warnings as baseless or insulting23.

They were operating in international waters.

Feeling sad and sorry for the loss of lives in this tragedy. I hope the families and friends of the victims can find some comfort and closure. I also hope that the investigation can reveal what caused the submersible to implode and how to prevent such accidents in the future.