Titan submersible news
You're referring to the Titan submersible that made headlines recently! Here's a summary of the latest news:
What happened?
On June 18, 2023, the Titan submersible, a deep-sea exploration vessel, went missing during a dive in the Atlantic Ocean. The submersible was on a mission to explore the wreck of the RMS Titanic, which sank over 100 years ago.
Search efforts
A massive search operation was launched by the US Coast Guard, the Navy, and other agencies to locate the missing submersible. The search area was expanded to cover over 1,000 square miles of the ocean floor.
Rescue efforts
On June 22, 2023, the US Navy's Deep Sea Rescue Unit located the Titan submersible at a depth of about 12,500 feet (3,800 meters) in the Atlantic Ocean. The submersible was found upright and intact, but there was no sign of the five people on board.
Rescue attempts
The US Navy's Deep Sea Rescue Unit attempted to rescue the crew by sending a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to the submersible. However, the ROV was unable to establish communication with the submersible or retrieve the crew.
Latest developments
As of now, the search for the missing crew members is ongoing. The US Coast Guard has deployed additional assets, including a deep-sea submersible, to assist in the search. The investigation into the incident is also ongoing, with officials from the US Coast Guard, the Navy, and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) working together to determine the cause of the submersible's disappearance.
Background
The Titan submersible was owned and operated by OceanGate Expeditions, a company that offers deep-sea exploration tours. The submersible was designed to withstand the extreme pressure of the deep ocean and was equipped with advanced life support systems.
This incident has raised concerns about the safety of deep-sea exploration and the risks involved in such operations. The incident is also a reminder of the importance of proper safety protocols and emergency preparedness in the deep-sea exploration industry.
I hope this summary helps!