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Even without law suits, their credibility as a company will be destroyed. Can't imagine anyone paying to go into one of their subs again.
even without credibility... I doubt very much that OceanGate has the liability insurance to cover the millions of dollars blown on the recovery effort. Not for a submarine that was never certified by a 3rd party, was never not-experimental (and was experimental to get around safety regulations...)
In fact, I would be very surprised that OceanGate had liability insurance, considering the risks involved. and that the only assurance the sub was in fact in good order is a giant "trust me, bro".
Is that why it had "five crew" and not "a pilot and four passengers?" 'Cause "passengers" would imply commercial use but this is crosses fingers a totally legit prototype with a "crew" of "mission specialists" simply "testing" it or some such?
probably
but like if you've got people renting a submersible for science... Like the Triton sub... those are crew and not passengers.
you know... if I paid $250k for a ride... I'd expect seats. and maybe something other than a bottle to piss in. possibly more than a curtain so my shits don't get smelled by... everyone...
I would insist everyone poo before we leave
You can insist…
But I’m definitely going to shit myself when the giant squid tries to grab some submersible tail…