The US Coast Guard is not ruling out the possibility that its investigation into the Titanic explosion, which killed 5 people, will reveal some leftovers.
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the cause of the Titan submarine explosion and has not ruled out the possibility of discovering human whereabouts, although it additionally suggests the probe could result in prison costs.
Capt. Jason Neubauer, who is the lead U.S. Coast Guard investigation into the shipwreck, made the remarks as the search and rescue response reached its peak.
British adventurer Hamish Harding and father and son Shahzada and Suleman Dawood were killed on the submarine, along with Stockton Rush, the American CEO of the company responsible for the ship, and Frenchman Paul Henri Narjolet.
Rescue efforts are ongoing and investigators have mapped the crash site, Captain Neubauer told a news conference in Boston. He further stated that the convening of the Maritime Board of Investigation is the highest level of investigation by the US Coast Guard. It is not clear how long this will take. The U.S. Coast Guard said search and rescue operations are free of charge.
The Coast Guard opened a Navy Board investigation Friday, Neibauer said, and is working with the FBI to gather evidence.
This includes a salvage operation at a site of seabed particles, approximately 488 meters from the bow of the Titanic wreckage, approximately 4 km below the floor.
The findings will likely be shared with the International Maritime Organization and various teams “to help improve the safety of underwater operations around the world,” Neubauer said.
Capt. Jason Neubauer (pictured) said the Coast Guard launched a so-called “ship investigation” on Friday and is working with the FBI to gather evidence.
Oceangate CEO Stockton Rush led the expedition last Sunday, which resulted in the deaths of all 5 men on board.
Titanic commander Paul Henry Narjolet, skilled in the Titanic tragedy, additionally misplaced his life.
Shahzada Dawood, 48, surely one of Pakistan’s richest men, died on Titan with his teenage son Sulaiman Dawood, 19 (left)
Kathleen Cosnett, Hamish Harding’s cousin, wrote: “It’s quite painful that tomorrow would be his birthday. His father died in June and my father also died in June.
He said the Coast Guard was in contact with the families of the five people killed and that investigators were “taking every precaution on the ground if we find any human remains.”
Earlier, the sons of British billionaire Hamish Harding paid tribute to the “best father” who they said was “constantly striving to be the best man he could be”.
Vice Admiral John Moger of the First Coast Guard District confirmed that the Coast Guard had established a Maritime Board of Investigation (MBI) into the “loss of the submarine and five people on board”.
He added: “The MBI is also responsible for the liability aspects of the incident and can make recommendations to the relevant authorities for civil or criminal sanctions where appropriate.”
Harding, 58, must have been one of 5 adventurers aboard the OceanGate Expeditions submarine that accidentally made contact with his mother when it reached the Titanic wreck site early Sunday morning.
The US Coast Guard said Thursday that one in five people aboard the submarine had died after the vessel suffered a “catastrophic collapse”.
One of Mr Harding’s sons, who was not named in Action Aviation’s claim, has praised the billionaire for being a “tough, hard-working businessman” and “inspiring me more than anyone will ever know”. .
Adventurer and wife Linda have two sons, Rory and Giles. Mr Harding may also be stepfather to her two youngsters from a previous relationship, daughters Lauren and Brian.
The sons of British billionaire Hamish Harding (pictured) have paid tribute to the ‘best dad’ who they say ‘was constantly striving to be the best man he could be’.
Harding, 58, must have been one of 5 adventurers on the OceanGate Expeditions submarine (pictured) that went missing with his mother when it reached the Titanic wreck site early Sunday morning. The US Coast Guard said Thursday that one in five people aboard the submarine had died after the vessel suffered a “catastrophic collapse”.
His two sons, who were not named based on the company’s claims of gross sales and operations, said Mr. Harding was “the greatest father I could ever ask for.”
One of them said: “My father was a tough, hard-working businessman, but most importantly, the best father I could ever ask for.
“He inspired me more than anyone will ever know, taught me things I will never forget and meant everything to me.
“Anyone who ever met my father will praise his humorous personality, pure work ethic and constant generosity.
“My life will be successful if I am even half the man he is. My father is gone, but I will never forget him.
Mr Harding’s second son, who was also not named in the Action Aviation statement, said he was a “loving father, family man and determined and tireless businessman”.
He said: “In all these areas he was constantly striving to be the best man he could be and did nothing half way.
“Constantly full of wisdom and life advice to give, he has made me and my brother the people we are today.
The billionaire’s two sons said Mr Harding (pictured) was “the best dad I could ever ask for” and praised him as a “tough, hard-working businessman”.
Canadian authorities launched an investigation into the collapse of the Titan submarine on Saturday. Pictured: Canadian Coast Guard vessel Terry Fox (left) and Canadian vessel Skandi Vinland (right) return to St. John’s Harbor in Newfoundland, Canada after supporting the Titan submarine search and rescue operation.
“He was an energetic and charismatic man who lifted and supported everyone around him with the sheer weight of his personality.
“His tragic loss will be mourned not only by me and my family, but also by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.
“The world is much smaller without his larger-than-life presence and his upbeat spirit.”
Heartfelt tributes are pouring in as Canadian authorities begin an investigation into the collapse of the Titan submarine on Saturday.
“Our mandate is to find out what happened and why, and figure out what needs to change to reduce the likelihood or risk of something like this happening in the future,” said Transport Safety Board (TSB) Chair Cathy Fox.
“We know everyone wants answers, especially the families and the community,” she told reporters in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
A full probe can take anywhere from 18 months to 2 years.
TSB researchers on Saturday boarded the Canadian-flagged cargo ship Polar Price, which departed St. John’s final weekends to bring the ill-fated Titan up to its launch level in the North Atlantic.
The Transportation Safety Board regularly investigates air, rail, marine and pipeline accidents to improve transportation safety. It does not impose blame or impose civil or prison legal liability.
The US Coast Guard said Thursday that one in five people aboard the submarine had died after the vessel suffered a “catastrophic collapse”.
