Part 11/14:
- Regulatory and Design Choices: Despite the available technology, OceanGate (the company behind Titan) deliberately avoided deeper licensing restrictions. The US licensing limit of 150 meters was skirted, partly due to economic reasons, and the sub was designed with less conservative safety margins. James Cameron and other experts expressed concern that the vessel was below industry standards for safety and robustness.
Lessons Learned and Broader Implications
Scott Manley's scrutiny underlines several unaffordable lessons:
- Engineering Rigor Is Crucial: Building a pressure vessel capable of withstanding thousands of atmospheres requires meticulous material quality control, redundant systems, and conservative safety margins.