Witnesses testify at U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation Titan submersible hearing
U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Nicole Emmons, Marine Board of Investigation technical advisor, listens to witness testimony at the Titan submersible hearing in North Charleston, South Carolina, on Sept. 17, 2024. The hearing examines all aspects of the loss of the Titan, including pre-accident historical events, regulatory compliance, crewmember duties and qualifications, mechanical and structural systems, emergency response, and the submersible industry. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kate Kilroy)