Jim Kitchen, an experienced space traveler who has visited space and over 193 countries, spoke out about his decision to turn down the chance to join the ill-fated Titan submersible expedition. The incident occurred just a week before the submarine imploded, resulting in the loss of all five lives on board.
According to Kitchen, he refused to participate in the mission after expressing concerns about the safety briefing provided by OceanGate, the company behind the expedition. His warnings were allegedly dismissed by the company’s representatives, leading him to decide that the risks outweighed the potential benefits of participating in the dive.
Kitchen’s experience and insight into the events surrounding the disaster have shed new light on the incidents leading up to the tragedy. The incident has raised questions about the safety protocols in place for deep-sea submersible expeditions and whether they were adequate to protect those involved.
Source: https://www.thetimes.com/us/news-today/article/jim-kitchen-titan-sub-oceangate-implosion-75g8fm62k