He assured the public that all information gathered during the hearings would be made available. However, the investigation’s final report is set to be released after an analysis by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Coast Guard.

To understand the context of these hearings, it’s important to look back at the first days of this tragedy. The Coast Guard’s response to the incident began immediately after they were informed of the Titan’s disappearance.

They launched a massive surface and aerial search operation approximately 900 miles east of Cape Cod. Even Canadian authorities were enlisted for additional support with aircraft and sonar buoys.

The search area was challenging due to its remote location and extreme depths of around 13,000 feet. Rear Admiral John Mauger of the U.S. Coast Guard led the initial press briefings to the public. He provided updates on the search efforts and detailed how the Coast Guard was working to find the submersible and to rescue those on board.

Mauger also noted the submersible’s 96-hour emergency air supply, which made their mission much more urgent. Unfortunately, their endeavor was unsuccessful. On June 25, the Coast Guard officially concluded the search and rescue phase.

They then transitioned into a formal investigation led by the MBI with the help of international agencies. Their plans included meticulously recovering evidence from the seafloor.

Matter such as debris and presumed human remains was taken for a thorough forensic analysis. It was also noted that voice recordings and data from the support vessel would be examined.

By June 28, 2023, the M/V Horizon Arctic had successfully transported the first batch of evidence from the wreck site to St. John’s, Newfoundland. The recovered materials were later transferred to a U.S. port for further examination. On October 4, 2023, Coast Guard engineers and international partners retrieved additional debris from the seafloor.