The group also noted it “does not appear that OceanGate has the intention of following DNV-GL class rules,” a set ofwidely acknowledged as key guidelines for vessel safety—even though OceanGate said in marketing materials that the Titan met or exceeded those standards, the letter said.
The group recommended “at minimum” the company submit a prototype of the Titan submersible for DNV-GL review, despite the additional time and expense it would require. The submersible was considered “experimental”—a term made clear to expedition participants who had toacknowledging a risk of death and serious injury—which MTS said it was concerned about, as it could have “serious consequences for everyone in the industry.”
It’s unclear whether OceanGate responded to the letter or followed the organization’s recommendations to obtain further review of its submersible., the company argued it has worked to mitigate risks, but getting certified by a group like DNV-GL would not ensure safety because “innovation often falls outside of the existing industry paradigm.”reached out to the Manned Underwater Vehicles committee for comment.
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