The US Coast Guard is looking for the cause of the accident after the death of five occupants of the submersible “Titan”. At the end, there may be recommendations for civil or criminal action.
The US Coast Guard is also looking for the cause of the accident after the confirmed deaths of the five occupants of the submersible “Titan”. “The focus of the investigation is on recovering objects from the seafloor,” Coast Guard Chief Investigator Jason Neubauer told a news conference on Sunday (local time) in St. John’s on the Canadian island of Newfoundland.
They are also conducting interviews in the port of St. John’s and are in the evidence preservation phase. Asked about the possible recovery of the bodies, Neubauer only said: “I will not go into details of the rescue work. But we are taking all precautions on site in case we find human remains.”
The investigation is being carried out with international partners – including the Canadian road safety authority, according to Neubauer. At the end of the investigation, the US Coast Guard may make recommendations to authorities responsible for civil or criminal prosecution, if necessary. Canadian police had previously announced that they were investigating the criminal investigations. There is currently no suspicion of criminal activity, he said.
uncovered debris
After the disappearance of the “Titan” on Sunday, a week ago, the US Coast Guard launched a full-scale search about 700 kilometers south of Newfoundland, with the help of Canadian forces in particular. The wreckage of the vehicle was discovered just 500 meters from the bow of the “Titanic” wreckage. Then it became clear: all five occupants, including Oceangate boss Stockton Rush, are dead.
Regarding the cost of the search, US Coast Guard Chief John Mauger said, “Under US Coast Guard law and policy, the Coast Guard does not charge for search and rescue operations.” The ocean is an “unforgiving environment”. “Every weekend they are at risk when people with inadequate safety equipment and training enter the water or boat while intoxicated.”