The U.S. Coast Guard will hold formal hearings in mid-September in North Charleston to investigate the Titan submersible implosion from over a year ago. The hearings will take place at the Charleston County Council Chambers, located at 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston.
The Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) will examine various aspects of the Titan’s loss, including pre-accident historical events, regulatory compliance, crewmember duties, mechanical systems, emergency response, and the submersible industry.
@thelegalvices There is a date for the Titan Sub Oceangate Hearings. They will be live streaming them. Here is the article: https://t.co/r3NkMOTzZi
— Carrie Serpenti (@Honey2800) August 4, 2024
Hearing Schedule
The formal hearing will convene daily at 8:30 a.m. Eastern on the following dates:
- Monday, Sept. 16, 2024
- Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024
- Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024
- Friday, Sept. 20, 2024
- Monday, Sept. 23, 2024
- Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024
- Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024
- Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024
- Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 (if necessary)
Investigation Details
Convened by Vice Adm. Peter W. Gautier, deputy commandant for operations, this MBI is the highest level of investigation in the Coast Guard. Upon completion, the Board will issue a report to the Commandant with collected evidence, established facts, conclusions, and recommendations.
The Titan lost contact one hour and 47 minutes into its dive to explore the Titanic wreck on June 18, 2023. The wreckage was later found approximately 300 meters off the Titanic’s bow, resulting in the deaths of all five passengers. Due to capacity limitations, the public is encouraged to view the hearing via live stream.
