Title: Submersible Missing on Dive to Titanic Wreckage: Search and Rescue Underway
Date: June 19, 2023
By Emmet Lyons, Tucker Reals, Aliza Chasan
Updated on: June 19, 2023 / 7:35 PM / CBS News
A search and rescue mission is currently underway in the North Atlantic for a tourist submarine that went missing during an expedition to explore the wreckage of the Titanic. The U.S. Coast Guard, along with other government agencies and deep-sea companies, is working tirelessly to locate the missing submersible and rescue the crew on board.
The submersible, operated by OceanGate Expeditions, submerged on a dive on Sunday morning. However, approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes into the dive, the crew of the Polar Prince, the ship that transported the submersible and expedition members, lost contact with them. The Coast Guard has confirmed that five people were aboard the submersible, including an operator and four mission specialists.
OceanGate Expeditions has stated that it is exploring all options to bring the crew back safely and is deeply thankful for the assistance received from various government agencies and deep-sea companies. The company has not disclosed whether any of the individuals on board were paying tourists.
The U.S. Coast Guard has deployed a C-130 crew and a P8 Poseidon aircraft with underwater detection capabilities to search for the missing submersible. Sonar buoys have also been deployed in the water to aid in the search. Rear Admiral John Mauger has acknowledged the challenges of conducting a search in the remote area but assured that all available assets are being utilized to locate the craft and rescue the people on board.
In the event that the submersible is located underwater, the Coast Guard is working with military and civilian partners to develop a rescue plan. The submersible is believed to have a 96-hour sustainment capability in case of an emergency.
The Canadian Coast Guard has confirmed that the rescue operation is being managed by the Boston Regional Coordination Center, as the Titanic wreck falls within their area of responsibility. OceanGate had recently announced that an expedition to the Titanic wreckage was underway.
Among the individuals on board the submersible were British businessman Hamish Harding and diver and explorer Rory Golden. Harding, who had previously traveled to space, was confirmed to be one of the tourists on board. Golden assured his friends and well-wishers that the focus is on the ongoing search and rescue effort.
As the search continues, there is hope that the missing submersible will be located and the crew will be safely rescued. The extensive collaboration between government agencies, deep-sea companies, and international partners demonstrates the global support and determination to bring the crew back home.Title: Submersible Headed to Titanic Wreckage Goes Missing, Search and Rescue Underway
Date: June 19, 2023
Byline: Emmet Lyons, Tucker Reals, Aliza Chasan
A search and rescue mission is currently underway in the North Atlantic for a submersible that went missing during an expedition to explore the wreckage of the Titanic. The U.S. Coast Guard, along with other government agencies and deep-sea companies, is working tirelessly to locate the missing vessel and rescue its crew.
According to Lt. Jordan Hart of the U.S. Coast Guard, the search and rescue operation was initiated after the crew of the Polar Prince, the ship that transported the submersible and expedition members, lost contact with the vessel approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes into its dive. Rear Admiral John Mauger confirmed that there were five people on board the submersible, including an operator and four mission specialists.
The missing submersible belongs to OceanGate Expeditions, a company specializing in deep-sea expeditions. The company has stated that it is exploring all options to bring the crew back safely and is deeply grateful for the assistance received from government agencies and deep-sea companies.
The U.S. Coast Guard has deployed a C-130 crew and a P8 Poseidon aircraft with underwater detection capabilities to aid in the search. Sonar buoys have also been deployed in the water to listen for the missing sub. Despite the remote location and challenges of conducting a search in the area, the Coast Guard is utilizing all available assets to locate the vessel and rescue the crew.
In the event that the submersible is located underwater, the Coast Guard is working with military and civilian partners to develop a rescue plan. Rear Admiral Mauger emphasized the importance of coordinating with different partners, including the U.S. Navy, Canadian armed forces, and private industry, to understand the available underwater rescue capabilities.
The submersible is believed to have a 96-hour sustainment capability in case of an emergency. The Coast Guard is making every effort to locate the vessel within this timeframe. The Canadian Coast Guard has confirmed that the rescue operation is being managed by the Boston Regional Coordination Center, as the Titanic wreck falls within their area of responsibility.
OceanGate had recently announced on their website and social media platforms that an expedition to the Titanic wreckage was underway. British businessman Hamish Harding, who was part of the expedition, shared on Facebook that the team planned to start dive operations on Sunday.
As the search and rescue mission continues, the focus remains on locating the vessel and ensuring the safety of the crew. The efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard, along with their partners, demonstrate their commitment to doing everything possible to find the missing submersible near the Titanic wreckage.
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Has expressed gratitude for the assistance received from various government agencies and deep-sea companies and is actively exploring all options to bring the crew back safely.
The U.S. Coast Guard has deployed resources including a C-130 crew and a P8 Poseidon aircraft with underwater detection capabilities to aid in the search for the missing submersible. Sonar buoys have also been deployed in the water to assist in locating the craft. Rear Admiral John Mauger acknowledged the challenges of conducting a search in the remote area but assured that all available assets are being utilized to locate the submersible and rescue the crew.
In the event that the submersible is found underwater, the Coast Guard is collaborating with military and civilian partners to develop a rescue plan. The submersible is believed to have a 96-hour sustainment capability in case of an emergency.
The Canadian Coast Guard has confirmed that the rescue operation is being managed by the Boston Regional Coordination Center, as the Titanic wreck falls within their area of responsibility. OceanGate Expeditions had recently announced the commencement of an expedition to explore the Titanic wreckage.
Among the individuals on board the missing submersible were British businessman Hamish Harding and diver and explorer Rory Golden. Harding, who has previously traveled to space, was confirmed to be one of the tourists on board. Rory Golden emphasized that the focus is on the ongoing search and rescue effort.
As the search continues, there is optimism and hope that the missing submersible will be located and the crew will be safely rescued. The collaborative efforts of government agencies, deep-sea companies, and international partners demonstrate the determination and global support to bring the crew back home.
I hope the search and rescue operation is successful and the missing submersible is found soon. Praying for the safety of all those involved.