Is OceanGate in trouble for not using a good submarine to see the Titanic?

  • NotInTheFace@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Even without law suits, their credibility as a company will be destroyed. Can’t imagine anyone paying to go into one of their subs again.

    • Flaky_Fish69@kbin.social
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      even without credibility… I doubt very much that OceanGate has the liability insurance to cover the millions of dollars blown on the recovery effort. Not for a submarine that was never certified by a 3rd party, was never not-experimental (and was experimental to get around safety regulations…)

      In fact, I would be very surprised that OceanGate had liability insurance, considering the risks involved. and that the only assurance the sub was in fact in good order is a giant “trust me, bro”.

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        was never not-experimental

        Is that why it had “five crew” and not “a pilot and four passengers?” 'Cause “passengers” would imply commercial use but this is crosses fingers a totally legit prototype with a “crew” of “mission specialists” simply “testing” it or some such?

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          1 year ago

          probably

          but like if you’ve got people renting a submersible for science… Like the Triton sub… those are crew and not passengers.

          you know… if I paid $250k for a ride… I’d expect seats. and maybe something other than a bottle to piss in. possibly more than a curtain so my shits don’t get smelled by… everyone…