'Titanic' director James Cameron discusses 'catastrophic implosion' of Titan sub with ABC News

"I'm struck by the similarity of the Titanic disaster itself, where the captain was repeatedly warned about ice ahead of his ship and yet he steamed at full speed into an ice field," 'Titanic' director James Cameron tells ABC News.
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[@BlazinNSoul]

This is why I am worried about commercial space flight. Some of these tourism companies are only looking at profits & not the safety of the passengers. This was a sinceless tragedy that was solely the product of the CEO's negligence. He knew this sub wasn't tested properly. Yet still took a chance & now 5 deaths including his own have perished. R.I.P. 💀

[@Mezcon2]

Whats ironic is the Starline company that built Titanic had that same flawed attitude. Very sad.

[@cannibalholocaust3015]

Why worry ? People know the risks. Bill Paxton wrote his will before taking the trip. All bets are off in any sort of expedition of this nature. Space is arguably safer than this, once reliable rocketry is mastered then it’s so much safer. Of course it will only be accessible to the very rich.

[@JohnnyScumbagg]

You can be as tested properly as u want. One little mistake and your dead before u know it

[@USS-SNAKE-ISLAND]

Oh, space "tourists" will be lost. Count on it.

[@vernonzehr]

well the company is toast, as dead as the sub. even if they started doing things right and created a new better sub no ones going to get in it. this kind of failure takes care of the profit hungry companies not focused on safety.

[@heffphilat]

James is wearing a vintage THOR motocross jersey that is fricking awesome .

[@Been.Here.Since.2007]

He was hoping you'd notice.

[@cannibalholocaust3015]

WITNESSED

[@jamesrogers4674]

He's about to freestyle on his cr500.

[@somedumbozzie1539]

The more I learn about him the more I like him.

[@loricharpentier1654]

James is so knowledgeable and explains things so well.

[@makedreamsareality3634]

Cameron is a straight shooter. 1. The vessel was not safe. 2. It had no business going down. 3. There was no banging noises. 4. No bodies will be recovered. 5. Going that deep is only ok to do with right science, certification and safety always first.

[@swavekbu4959]

Human: "I think I'll underestimate Nature." Nature: "You will do so for the last time." Honestly, the more I learn about the sub, the more it sounds like a 50/50 coin flip suicide expedition than exploration.

[@rickmemmer5625]

50/50 coin flip - perfectly captures it. I can’t believe how cavalier that CEO was with baseline safety concerns. The way he so flippantly looked at risk like, “Well, if you want perfect safety, just stay in bed” (or something stupid along those lines). And just the idea of these token titles of “mission specialists” for tourists just smacks of a lack of seriousness.

[@cannibalholocaust3015]

They had previously had successful trips to the wreck, the problem being the carbon fibre construction is new and likely developed micro cracks with repeated stress & temperature change. It’s probably not possible to model this in a computer because it’s not a material typically used. It’s really sad and unnecessary considering so many safe trips have been done then some idiot comes along to make money. It’s possible we’ll learn he was in some financial difficulties and felt pressure (pun not intended) to do the trip.

[@wbwayne8887]

​@rickmemmer5625 Almost seems like the CEO received a little karma due to his lackadaisical attitude. Unfortunately, 4 innocent people were needlessly lost with him. At least they didn't know what hit them.

[@CharlieBam]

I think every time it dove, the odds got worse because the hull was made of a fiber composite and got weaker. It had taken over 20 dives, so the thing was becoming a guaranteed coffin for someone

[@wbwayne8887]

@@CharlieBam Exactly 💯

[@davida1810]

🎵”His name is Jaaaaaaames Camerooooooon, the bravest pioneer”🎵

[@joshuataylor6087]

There were billionaires who could buy anything and the best in the business on board. Why did they take that level of risk when there were other safer options available?

[@Been.Here.Since.2007]

They faked their deaths?

[@cannibalholocaust3015]

I first entertained the idea this was a publicity stunt now I’m guessing the reason for the shortcuts was desperation and smooth talking from the CEO. He’s probably in bad financial condition or something.

[@Been.Here.Since.2007]

@@cannibalholocaust3015 Yes. He admitted the company was losing money every day.

[@messrsandersonco5985]

I'm glad someone with as much gravitas as J. Cameron is speaking out. The truth will trickle out now the incident is in the recovery phase. I was thinking about the court case against Oceangate (which ironically already sounds like a scandal) by a former engineer. That is going to be very interesting for the surviving owner to explain! I'm sure that the surviving family of the passengers will sue and Oceangate itself has no chance of survival. No doubt they're burning documents as we sleep.

[@Shineon83]

Nope. Passengers signed “Absolute Releases.” Unless it can be PROVED that the Co. KNOWINGLY took a DEFECTIVE sub down, with “reckless disregard” for the lives of the ppl on board, no one will recoup a penny ……(And the “foreknowledge “ and “reckless disregard” charges would be almost impossible to stick, considering the CEO, himself, was on board)…. Unfortunately, this is one of those very tragic, “Other Peoples’ Tragedies Will Inform Future Consumers”……

[@cannibalholocaust3015]

@@Shineon83that’s a bold strategy Cotton…

[@Shineon83]

….I can see what James is talking about : Just looking at the SEAMS on the CRAFT-made of DIFFERENT MATERIALS (a Carbon fiber composite hull, with two, SEPARATE end caps -rather than using a contiguous material, like steel or ceramic on the entire craft)….

[@spacemonkey2829]

Exactly, Rush was warned more than once about the integrity of the Titan, but this guy had an answer for everything, listened to no one, and with no regulation by a higher authority, "marched to the beat of his own drum", ultimately only focusing on cost, net profit, and the bottom dollar.

[@godofcows4649]

TIL james cameron is an actual engineer.

[@battietech]

I wonder how long it will be before Hollywood makes a movie based about this event? Starring one of the surface ship employee that either is disgruntled or through corporate spying is the one that sabotages the safeties on the dive vessel, it will also have some unnecessary love triangle and family drama to up the intrigue. It will highlight the valiant efforts of the coast guards, who will be commanded and staffed by hot-looking young actors and feature a battle between Jason Statham (their Admiral) vs. a megalodon. With quotable lines like, "The way of water has no beginning, and no end.......I say we nuke the shark from orbit, it's the only way to be sure!.......Game over man! Game over!" I hope James Cameron will direct.

[@Been.Here.Since.2007]

🤣👍

[@marknielsen7181]

Woody harrelson would be a good Stockton rush

[@geeeeeee3]

Cameron must be ripped Rush was so arrogant, too polite to express it.

[@Lickylongtym]

All those souls who died on the Titanic, had no idea this was ever possible (it would sink) nor had a chance to save themselves! 💔 it breaks my heart. To use this site as a sightseeing tour is bizarre in itself! All dives to this sight should only be for knowledgeable purposes and to help understand what may have gone wrong and to preserve its recognition for those lives lost that fateful night! Lives Matter!!! Money can not replace life!! 😢😢🙏 James Cameron respected the seas, respected the sight and respected the reason he was there to begin with, for this he is alive to explain what he is doing. My thoughts are with ALL the families who have now lost loved ones regarding the Titanic 🙏⚓️

[@anneblubaugh58]

I think so as well! The titanic is a mass graveyard and should be treated as such! It’s not a tourist attraction! The only people I think should go would be scientists or people who would be extremely careful and respectful ! It’s not a tourist attraction

[@RR-mv1vr]

The more we hear the more it sounds a very bad idea not the fact they went down the fact they went down on something that seems completely inappropriate 😢

[@43cdesi]

HIS NAME IS JAMES CAMERON, THE BRAVEST PIONEER

[@user-sm7kx6tk6d]

He took the Russian MIR !!! He is partly responsible for these deaths

[@videowilliams]

I had definitely wondered what James Cameron thought of this not as a filmmaker but as one who'd done the dive there many times. And boy, did he know. He didn't get into the Titan's deliberate diversity hiring to avoid the look of "a bunch of 50-year-old white guys" in control (i.e. experienced ex-Navy submariners) or the improvised nature of the vehicle with bits and pieces bought from Camperworld and a literal video game controller to control it, but on the other hand pointed out the proven need to have a hull that's a single cast piece, along with a buddy sub to assist if things go wrong. I only recently found out the sub had not passed any nation's stated safety requirements for a deep submersible but that's just further evidence this was a cowboy expedition which met its match in the merciless pressure of the deep.

[@loosilu]

That was an obvious PR way to say "I don't want to hire the experienced guys because they push back on safety." It had nothing to do with diversity. He was deliberaetly hiring inexperienced engineers who wouldn't say no.

[@CharlieBam]

​@loosilu way cheaper too! Experience costs money. This kind of describes our entire business culture. Shallow, unsafe, and image obsessed. Should just be obsessed with excellence and service, not corner cutting and profit and fake virtue

[@jebemtiii]

It this the full interview?

[@Alpha-Mike-Foxtrot]

How scary the last moments must have been.

[@gilbertroberttuahuru4715]

I have always loved James Camerons movie 🎥 s. I didn't know he was also an explorer Wow 😳😲 I'd love to have one of his books.

[@gem3132]

Captain Crunch: Darwin award.

[@davidbradford8542]

It was always a toss up what would implode first Stockton Rushes ego or his vessel.

[@its_not_a_mannequin]

This talking head was the worst for this important conversation. He interrupted Mr. Cameron at the most intriguing moment, showed absolutely zero active listening, and showed no empathy or understanding. Embarrassing.

[@tm13tube]

It’s less worrying when the CEO goes with them.

[@TheRoosje1964]

Good day Sir Cameron. Am following this tragedy for quite a while now and no one has been able to answer my question yet. I hope you can help me to understand it Sir, please? I understand what's the difference between an IMplosion and an EXplosion. What I would like to understand is: what the difference is between the debris/remains of an Implotion and an Explosion? What's the difference between those two? How can they tell/certify that it was and Implotion and not an Explotion? If I may ask? My regards.Greetings from EU Netherland 🫡. With all the respect. Thank you Sir.

[@kerryp7014]

My buddy found a plastic tube that can fit 3 people. It's offers a panoramic view and we sat on it so should be sturdy enough. Would anyone like to explore the Titanic with us?

[@somedumbozzie1539]

I am not a superstitious man except when it comes to ships. I come from Melbourne and that was a cursed ship a painter died after he fell down the aircraft elevator the day before they towed out of Sydney to be scrapped.

[@lousatkauskas3679]

Don't use the over-engineered sub . We got this harbor freight sub...

[@rbsk999]

Titan: or Futility.

[@heronimomsefya3190]

I wonder why media entities are extremely interesting in this issue while there's a migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean sea that cost hundreds lives of children's and women's.

[@DollarsMae]

Why couldn’t they just use the proper materials, that are known to work…….and enjoyed future success

[@muniswamysampoorna4303]

143 this❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@aaronkuminski1415]

Atleast james here dorsnt have to empty the toilet like cousin eddie from xmas vacation shitters full

[@Jill-pz3bp]

First

[@Chertoff88]

I'm all for taking risks as long as the CEO is forced to go along for the ride

[@mustafabuljko4335]

Wilhelm Gustloff in second world war. Had probably more than 10 000. Mostly children and women. And that went to bottom of the ocean in matter of minutes. Why you didn't make movie about that? Cause. No money there James.

[@MrAnt728]

His story sounds boring

[@Tekymce]

No kids.

[@jamiecampbell1981]

Billionaire bozo I hope a judge says these waivers mean nothing He definitely cajoled these people, I think of the father and his kid sad just so sad probably his only heir both Dead shame and shame on the guy and his hubris that’s what this is about

[@Godblesslaci]

It won't matter because now that billionaire is dead too. Who are they going to place blame on now?

[@LovelornLoveThorns]

The sad part is that apparently the kid didn’t want to go and was terrified but only did it to appease his dad. The aunt gave an interview stating this

[@user-bv6eb7be9h]

James cameron comments on Titan are eye opener and I would call it a suicide mission rather than deep sea expedition. I wonder PH ( a retired French naval officer) with a vast experience of deep sea expedition did not raise any safety concerns with Stockton Rush. My prayers for the departed souls.

[@hcpalmer]

Regulation, rigerous testing, and certification, exist so that human hubris doesn't replace respect the protection of human life. James layed out why this needless and ultimately predictable tragedy was entirely preventable. They thought they were smarter than everyone else and worse - could out whit the forces of nature itself, cut corners and make up their own rules, now inocent people in the companies charge are dead. The compa should be ran out if business no matter what.

[@loosilu]

I mean, they're obviously out of business. That was their only submersible.

[@hcpalmer]

@loosilu I don't mean just the business operation. Specifically, I am talking about going after what assets of the business itself might still have outside of the physical submersible, as well as the private assets the estates of the principles of the business. While difficult to achieve, due to contract law (i.e. wavers signed by paying civilian customers) the families of the non-professional paying customers must and should sue to put financial pressure on the company to pay up and ultimately go out of business for their hubris in making promises and not being able to deliver...as a matter of fact failing spectularly and causing the death of people who at the end of the day were "tourist." Wealthy tourists, to be sure, that perhaps we shouldn't shed a tear for, as they had the resources to do their due diligence, but still, THIS WAS ENTIRELY PREVENTABLE That's the most important point. This was a foreseeable tragedy that could have been averted based on all available science that has been tested over the last 75 YEARS.

[@loosilu]

@@hcpalmer The principal of the business is on the bottom of the ocean.

[@hcpalmer]

@@loosilu The financial assets and the estate of said principle who are now food for marine life is still in play as are those of any surviving principles and investors of the company, if gross negligence can be proved, despite wavers being signed by paying civilian customers.