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Oxygen was kept for 30 hours: Submarine search operations with tourists were shifted after the noises were noticed

  • June 21, 2023
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In response to potential interference, underwater operations were redirected to investigate the source of the sounds. But the use of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) has not yielded significant

In response to potential interference, underwater operations were redirected to investigate the source of the sounds. But the use of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) has not yielded significant results so far, according to the Coast Guard.

The Coast Guard also told the BBC that data from the P-3 aircraft (the ship involved in the rescue operation) has been forwarded to US Navy experts for further analysis, which will be considered in future search plans.

It is known about knock-like sounds and Repeated at 30-minute intervals. They were recorded on Tuesday and did not stop even after additional sonar was deployed.

Search and rescue operation continues

Ongoing search operation in Newfoundland, Canada, no results yet. However, it is being expanded by attracting additional resources and recovery expertise from private firms. The mission is inherently difficult due to the lack of communication and limited visibility below the water surface.

Weather conditions in the region are also causing problems, although the US Coast Guard reported on Tuesday that conditions are improving. Search efforts swept the perimeter 1,970 square kilometers.


Titanic crash site and approximate search area for submarine / Photo by BBC

Various private ships also joined the search. France also directed an underwater robotic ship to the search area, and an autonomous ROV equipped with a camera was deployed to investigate the submarine’s last known location.

Commercial pipe-laying vessel Deep Energy is partnering with OceanGate’s research vessel, Polar Prince, which organized the expedition.


Ship Polar Prince / Photo BBC

Who is on the submarine?

It will be remembered that approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes after the dive, there were five people on board the ship “Titan” and contact with them was lost and the diver sank more than half the way to the wreckage of the ship. According to officials, the diver has remaining oxygen reserves. less than 30 hoursand stocks are expected to run out by 12:00 on Thursday.

Of the five aboard the submarine:

  • Hamish Harding is a 58-year-old British businessman.
  • Shahzada Dawood is a 48-year-old British-Pakistani businessman.
  • Suleiman Davud is Shahzad’s 18-year-old son.
  • Paul-Henri Narjolet is a 77-year-old French researcher.
  • Stockton Rush is the 61-year-old CEO of OceanGate.

Source: 24 Tv

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