A submersible named Titan has gone missing while on a tourist trip to the North Atlantic Ocean to view the wreckage of the Titanic. The vessel had five people on board, including the CEO of OceanGate Expeditions, the company that operates Titan. The submersible was communicating with authorities while it was on its dive to the wreck site, but contact was lost after one hour and 45 minutes. When it did not re-emerge later that day as scheduled, authorities were alerted.
Titan is made of carbon fibre and titanium and is designed to dive as deep as 4,000 metres (13,000 feet) for various purposes such as site surveys, research, film production, and testing. According to OceanGate, it is the most lightweight and cost-efficient deep-sea submersible ever made.
The five people on board, including the pilot, are still missing. Search and rescue missions have been launched, but divers have been unable to locate Titan or its occupants. The cause of the disappearance is not yet known, and authorities are conducting an investigation.
OceanGate is renowned for providing deep-sea exploration services to clients around the world, and Titan has been used for multiple research and exploration projects in the past. The company has stated that it is committed to determining the cause of the accident and supporting the families of those affected.
This tragedy highlights the risks associated with deep-sea exploration and the importance of ensuring safe submersible operations. As the investigation continues, the world waits with bated breath for news of the missing Titan and its crew.
