, red flags about safety issues emerged about the company that designed and operated the vessel.
In response to OceanGate's lawsuit, Lochridge counter-sued, airing his concerns about Titan's safety in a 2018 court document. OceanGate didn't respond to requests for comment about the lawsuits and allegations. In a statement to CBS News, Lochridge's attorney said he had no comment regarding his allegations."We pray for everyone's safe return," the attorney said.The 2018 letter from a professional trade group, the Marine Technology Society, flagged the company's marketing materials which advertised that the Titan's design would meet or exceed a certification called DNV-GL.
Lochridge wrote that he learned the viewport on the sub was only built to a certified pressure of 1,300 meters, even though the Titan intended to go down to 4,000 meters in depth. He also urged OceanGate to use an agency such as the American Bureau of Shipping to inspect and certify the Titan.
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