Witnesses testify at U.S.Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation Titan submersible hearing
Former OceanGate Engineering Director Mr. Tony Nissen speaks with members of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation at the hearing into the loss of the Titan submersible in North Charleston, South Carolina, on Sept. 16, 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)