22 June 2023

Thursday 22 June

2023-06-22

Events



 * A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) capable of reaching the sea bed and transmitting images to the surface has been deployed by French researchers in the search for the missing deep-sea submersible Titan. The Victor 6000 also has two mechanical arms which can carry out extremely delicate manoeuvres such as cutting or removing debris. (BBC)


 * Later in the day the US Coastguard confirms the finding of debris of the Titan submersible near the wreckage of the Titanic, and which is consistent with a "catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber". All five people on board are then confirmed dead following the loss of the submersible. Safety measures onboard the OceanGate craft had been under intense scrutiny since the Titan sub went missing.