U.S. Coast Guard convenes a Marine Board of Investigation into loss of Titan Submersible

The crew of the Polar Prince research vessel lost contact with the Titan submersible 1 hour and 45 minutes into its dive on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

U.S. Coast Guard: WASHINGTON – The Coast Guard convened a Marine Board of Investigation  (MBI) into the loss of the Titan submersible and the five people on board. 

Marker 1: Departure from St. John's, in Newfoundland on June 16th. Marker 2: The expedition arrives at the area where the Titanic sank on June 18th

The crew of the Polar Prince research vessel lost contact with the Titan submersible 1 hour and 45 minutes into its dive on Sunday, June 18, 2023. 

US Coast Guard Investigates Loss Of Titan Submersible

After an extensive search and rescue effort, the wreckage of the Titan submersible was located on the ocean floor approximately 500  meters off the bow of the Titanic.

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.

During the course of the MBI, the Board will work to determine: