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I just found out that the people onboard the Titan submarine are dead. Is OceanGate in trouble?

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

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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.
- 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.
  
  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".
  
  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?
  
  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...
  
  I would insist everyone poo before we leave
  
  You can insist…
  
  But I’m definitely going to shit myself when the giant squid tries to grab some submersible tail…

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