Canadian authorities have initiated a comprehensive investigation into the implosion of the Titan submersible, which vanished near the Titanic wreckage with five individuals on board. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB), led by Chair Kathy Fox, aims to uncover the causes behind the incident and identify necessary measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.
TSB investigators have boarded the Polar Price cargo ship, which transported the ill-fated Titan, while the full probe is expected to take up to two years.
Addressing the public’s need for answers, Chair Kathy Fox emphasized the TSB’s commitment to determining the events leading to the implosion and implementing changes to enhance transportation safety. The families of those involved, as well as the general public, eagerly await the investigation’s findings. However, the TSB’s role is not to assign blame or establish civil or criminal liability.
The US Coast Guard confirmed the tragic deaths of all five individuals aboard the submersible, attributing the fatalities to a “catastrophic implosion.” A debris field was discovered on the seafloor, approximately 1,600 feet (500 meters) from the Titanic’s bow.
In parallel, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is examining whether any criminal laws were violated in the sequence of events that led to the Titan adventurers’ untimely demise. Superintendent Kent Osmond of Newfoundland and Labrador clarified that the investigators will assess the need for a full RCMP investigation based on their examination of the circumstances and potential violations of federal or provincial laws.