In an interview with the BBC, Bloom said that he and his son initially planned to join the underwater expedition, but eventually decided against it due to concerns about the submarine’s ability to sink.

Why did Bloom refuse?

In text messages shared by Bloom, Rush offered a discount of $150,000 per person, well below the standard price of $250,000. However, despite financial incentives, Bloom was not convinced that the submarine was equipped to provide safe diving.

Speaking about a possible visit to the Titanic, Bloom expressed his sadness:

We would love to do this if we weren’t worried about security. But the more we learned, the more worried we became.

Their warnings concerned the diver’s compliance with industry norms and safety standards.

Refused to listen to criticism

Bloom criticized Rush for not trying to get “constructive feedback” on Titan. While Rush often emphasizes industry safety standards, Bloom argued that Rush takes an unconventional approach and ignores those standards.

He described Rush as “a lone wolf with no resources, picking things up with duct tape and WD40,” citing a lack of training and resources.

Jay Blum’s statements regarding his decision not to join the Titanic cruise have raised questions about OceanGate’s security protocols and CEO Stockton Rush’s leadership style.

OceanGate has yet to respond to Bloom’s allegations, leading many to wonder how the disclosures will affect the company’s reputation and future efforts. This event is a reminder of the extraordinary importance of security in research projects and the need for open dialogue and collaboration in industry.