During a recent hearing at the US Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation, former OceanGate employee Matthew McCoy testified about a concerning conversation he had with OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush in September 2017. McCoy revealed that Rush had mentioned the possibility of buying a congressman to resolve any issues with the US Coast Guard ahead of the Titan expedition. This statement left McCoy shocked and ultimately led to his resignation from the company.
McCoy, who had raised safety and regulatory concerns about the expedition, expressed his disbelief at Rush's approach to potential obstacles. Rush's reported lack of concern for proper procedures and regulations was further highlighted by McCoy's revelation that OceanGate had not made plans to certify or register the Titan submersible.
