The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is scheduled to conduct a formal hearing from September 16 to 27 in North Charleston, South Carolina, for the Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) to consider evidence related to the loss of the Titan submersible.

Titan was on an expedition to explore the wreck of the Titanic when contact was lost 1 hr. and 47 min. into its dive on June 18, 2023. The Coast Guard, along with other agencies, international partners and private entities, conducted an extensive search operation. The wreckage of the Titan submersible was subsequently found on the ocean floor, approximately 300 m off the bow of the Titanic, and all five passengers were declared deceased.

The hearing will examine all aspects of the loss of the Titan, including pre-accident historical events, regulatory compliance, crew member duties and qualifications, mechanical and structural systems, emergency response and the submersible industry.

The hearing will take place at the Charleston County Council Chambers. Due to capacity limitations, members of the public are encouraged to view the hearing via the livestream.

The formal hearing is scheduled to convene daily (weekdays) at 8:30 a.m. EST.

The formal hearing was convened by Vice Adm. Peter W. Gautier, deputy commandant for operations. An MBI is the highest level of investigation in the Coast Guard. Upon completion of the investigation, the board will issue a report to the commandant with the evidence collected, the facts established, its conclusions and recommendations.

Learn more about the hearing at: www.news.uscg.mil/News-by-Region/Headquarters/Titan-Submersible.

Hearing updates will also be posted via Twitter/X @MaritimeCommons with the hashtag #TitanMBI.