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Editor of gCaptain. From NY, lived in CA, now in AZ. Yes, it’s hot here.
Aug 6, 2025 14 tweets 4 min read
The U.S. Coast Guard’s investigation into the Titan submersible disaster is one of the most shocking reports we’ve ever read. A glued-together carbon fiber hull, ignored warning signs, and a toxic culture of denial. Here are some of the most unbelievable findings 🧵👇 Image OceanGate Operated Completely Outside the Regulatory Framework

OceanGate deliberately avoided all third-party oversight—it wasn’t registered, classed, or certified by any recognized body. The Titan was effectively a DIY deep-sea submersible carrying tourists to 3,800 meters without any formal safety inspection.
Dec 15, 2023 12 tweets 2 min read
Here's a full list of incidents reported so far in the Red Sea, Bab-el-Mandeb and Gulf of Aden since the Galaxy Leader hijacking on November 19. 1/many

Source: Office of Naval Intelligence Worldwide Threat to Shipping report. Map courtesy @UK_MTO Image Hapag-Lloyd Ship Attacked (Dec 15, Red Sea): The Hapag-Lloyd containership Al Jasrah hit by projectile, causing a fire.

Unconfirmed Attacks (Dec 15, Red Sea): So far unconfirmed reports of missiles launched towards the MSC Alanya and MSC Palatium III containerships...