Guillermo Sohnlein, co-founder of OceanGate Expeditions, said there are regulations in place surrounding submersibles but they are “sparse” and “antiquated” as he defended the firm from critics including Titanic film director James Cameron. The Dawood family released a statement on Thursday night, mourning the loss of the father and son. “Our beloved sons were aboard the OceanGate’s Titan submersible that perished underwater,” the statement said. A spokesperson said: “The staff and students of Strathclyde have been shocked and profoundly saddened by the death of Suleman Dawood and his father in this tragic incident. “The entire university community offers our deepest condolences to the Dawood family and all of those affected by this terrible accident.”The family of Mr Harding paid tribute to their “dedicated father”.

Source: The Times June 23, 2023 10:33 UTC