The dude who saw the Titan disaster coming from a mile away
In 2023, the whole world was buzzing about the implosion of the submersible Titan while on an expedition to the Titanic wreckage. Stockton Rush, CEO of Oceangate, was among the unfortunate passengers. Little did people know that an employee had actually raised concerns beforehand.
### An Ignored Warning: How It All Began
Meet Lochridge, the Scottish technician who saw it coming. He warned Oceangate about serious flaws in the submersible’s design, materials, and safety measures, but his words fell on deaf ears. Fast forward to the tragic event, and the United States Coast Guard report confirmed Lochridge’s predictions.
### A History of Silenced Concerns
Lochridge, with a solid background in maritime operations, had high hopes for Oceangate. However, red flags started popping up when the company decided to go solo in building the Titan. Despite raising multiple concerns, Lochridge was ultimately let go.
### A System That Also Failed
Lochridge didn’t stop there. He sought help from authorities, but the response fell short, leaving the door open for disaster. The aftermath led to Oceangate suspending operations, but for Lochridge and other experts, it was already too late.
The Titan’s implosion was a wake-up call for the industry. Let’s learn from this: never ignore the warning signs, no matter how inconvenient they may be.
