{"id":143213,"date":"2023-06-22T10:16:16","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T14:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valorguardians.com\/blog\/?p=143213"},"modified":"2023-06-22T10:16:16","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T14:16:16","slug":"oceangate-safety-concerns-raised-years-before-titanic-sub-incident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuse.cloud\/?p=143213","title":{"rendered":"OceanGate safety concerns raised years before Titanic sub incident"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As early as 2018, experts<\/a> commented on safety issues related to the Titan submersible. Naturally, in the aftermath of the submersible going down, those who raised concern about safety and other risks, related to the submersible, came forward. For example, the host for “Expedition Unknown,” Josh Gates, had concerns<\/a> about the sub’s performance during the test dive, and decided not to go down to the Titanic itself.<\/p>\n

From the Marine Technology Society:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This letter is sent on behalf of our industry members who have collectively expressed unanimous concern regarding the development of ‘TITAN’ and the planned Titanic Expedition. Our apprehension is that the current ‘experimental’ approach adopted by Oceangate could result in negative outcomes (from minor to catastrophic) that would have serious consequences for everyone in the industry.<\/p>\n

The MUV industry has earned itself an enviable safety track record over the past 40 years. This is partly due to the diligent engineering discipline and professional approach exercised by members of the industry, but also due to the collective observation of (and adherence to) a variety of safety standards. This reputation is solid because it was hard won over many years of diligence application and has resulted in a safe and successful record of operation. Our members are all aware of how important and precious this standing is and deeply concerned that a single negative event could undo this.<\/p>\n

Your marketing materials advertises that the TITAN design will meet or exceed the DNV-GL safety standards, yet it does not appear that Oceangate has the intention of following DNV-GL class rules. Your representation is, at minimum, misleading to the public and breaches an industry-wide professional code of conduct we all endeavor to uphold.<\/p>\n

We do all agree that a performance-based testing program for design verification is recognized and valid approach to new technologies. However, we recommend that at a minimum you institute a prototype testing program that is reviewed and witnessed by DNV-GL (or ABS). While this may demand additional time and expense, it is our unanimous view that this validation process by a third-party is a critical component in the safeguards that protect all submersible occupants.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The New York Times posted the above letter<\/a>. Additionally, NPR<\/a>, CBS<\/a> News, France<\/a> 24, Forbs<\/a>, The Hill<\/a>, and others covers cover prior OceanGate red flags.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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