Guillermo Sohnlein, co-founder of OceanGate, is set to testify before the U.S. Coast Guard about the implosion of the Titan submersible that killed five people, including his business partner, Stockton Rush. The hearing, which began on September 16, is part of a high-level investigation into the disaster.
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Testimonies have painted a picture of a troubled company prioritizing profits over safety, with former operations director David Lochridge and others criticizing the lack of independent review and unconventional design of the submersible.
Sohnlein, who left the company in 2013, is expected to provide insights into OceanGate’s inner workings. The hearing will run through Friday, featuring additional testimonies from former engineering director Phil Brooks and others. The incident has sparked global debate on the safety and future of private undersea exploration.
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