As the families of the five OceanGate Titan submarine passengers mourn the loss of their loved ones, the organization has reportedly already put up a job posting for a new sub pilot.
On OceanGate’s website you can see a job posting for Submersible Pilot/Marine Technician with the description reading, “The management of OceanGate, Inc has an immediate opening for Sub Pilot/Marine Technician to help manage and operate our fleet of manned submersibles and support vessels. We are looking for a committed and competent individual with combination of strong mechanical and interpersonal skills who can work on sensitive marine equipment, perform regular maintenance and operate complex systems to support five operations.”
After the job posting surfaced online. Twitter users were shocked that they were already starting the hiring process. “OceanGate is already hiring for a new Submersible Pilot/Marine Technician who died this past week. Don’t work for a job that won’t hesitate to replace you in a second. Prioritize yourself and your health.” One twitter user said.
As we previously reported, OceanGate first broke the news in a statement that the five passengers passed away.
“We now believe that our CEO Stockton Rush, Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman Dawood, Hamish Harding, and Paul-Henri Nargeolet, have sadly been lost,” OceanGate said in a statement.
“These men were true explorers who shared a distinct spirit of adventure, and a deep passion for exploring and protecting the world’s oceans,” the statement continued. “Our hearts are with these five souls and every member of their families during this tragic time. We grieve the loss of life and joy they brought to everyone they knew.”
This whole incident occurred on Monday when a tourist submarine exploring the wreckage of the Titanic in the Atlantic Ocean went missing. On board were five individuals, including the notable British billionaire, Hamish Harding. Operated by OceanGate Expeditions, the submarine lost communication with the mothership shortly after launching, leading to suspicions that it may be stuck in the wreckage of the iconic Titanic.
The US Coast Guard initiated a search operation, but the challenging conditions of the remote location and debris in the area are making the search difficult. The expedition had a significant purpose – to document the deterioration of the Titanic, which has been slowly succumbing to metal-eating bacteria since its discovery in 1985.