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

  • Devi@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    Probably. They got people to sign a waiver so they’re probably partially covered, but there will no doubt be some law suits occuring and a lot of money going from both sides to pay for them.

    I’m thinking the company is done for.

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      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.

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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?

          • Flaky_Fish69@kbin.social
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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…