He reported safety concerns about the Titan sub before its implosion
The new Netflix documentary Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster has delved into the 2023 implosion, speaking to those who were involved in the sub’s development.
In the documentary film, there are numerous interviews, including from Emily Hammermeist, Tony Nissen and David Lochridge, three people who had worked for OceanGate whilst the Titan sub was being made.
However, one former employee particularly stood out to viewers, David Lochridge, also known as the OceanGate Whistleblower. In the lead up to the disaster, David had contacted the authorities with concerns about the Titan sub, explaining in the documentary how he was fired for pointing out safety issues.
But, who actually is David Lochridge?
Originally from Scotland, David Lochridge was the chief submersible pilot and the Director of Marine Operations at OceanGate until 2018.
Before his time at the company, he was an expert submersible pilot who had led a range of global submarine-related operations.
Despite his expertise, David was a controversial figure at OceanGate. He often clashed with Engineering Director Tony Nissen as well as CEO Stockton Rush over his safety concerns. This ultimately let to his dismissal from the company.
The documentary shows footage of Stockton Rush firing David for expressing concerns about the safety of the Titan vessel.
However, tensions...
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