The U.S. Coast Guard released a comprehensive 335-page report on August 5, 2025, concluding that the implosion of the Titan submersible on June 18, 2023, which resulted in the deaths of five people during an expedition to the Titanic wreck, was preventable. The investigation identified multiple failures by OceanGate Expeditions, the company operating the Titan, including critically flawed safety protocols, inadequate design, maintenance, certification, and inspection processes. The report highlighted that the submersible's design was a primary factor in the disaster. It also criticized OceanGate's CEO and founder Stockton Rush for cutting corners under financial pressure and employing intimidation tactics to avoid regulatory scrutiny. The investigation revealed a toxic workplace culture and a disregard for established deep-sea safety regulations, with the company operating the Titan outside of standard protocols. The Coast Guard's findings have prompted calls for a sweeping safety overhaul, with 17 recommendations issued to prevent similar tragedies. The report underscores failures in leadership, oversight, and accountability that contributed to the fatal implosion.