The organization Titanic International, which ensures that the history of the mythical ocean liner is preserved, called for an end to tourist expeditions

tourist expeditions to titanicthe ship that sank on its maiden voyage after colliding with an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean in 1912, are very popular among the hobbyist community, millionaire adventurers and researchers.

Just last week a submarine from the OceanGate Expeditions company, which went to explore the wreck, suffered an implosion with five passengers on board, including the pilot. This event attracted the attention of the international community and the International Titanic Societywhich argues for the end of this kind of expeditions.

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According to Charles Haaspresident of the organization, there is not much left to learn from the wreck of the Titanic: “It is time to seriously think about whether human journeys to the Titanic wreck should end in the name of safetywith relatively little left to learn from or about the wreck,” he said in a statement.

The International Titanic Society it was established in 1989 to preserve the ship’s history. The same president made expeditions to the bottom of the sea in 1993 and 1996 to visit the remains.

But the recent accident that killed the five passengers of the submarine Titan brings a new perspective to this kind of travel.

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“The world joins us in expressing our deep sadness and anguish over this tragic and preventable event.said Haas, who also mourned the death of Paul-Henri Nargeolet, a Titanic expert who was also on the Titan.

“Commander Paul-Henri Nargeolet brought more than a quarter of a century of experience to this expedition and made more Titanic wreck dives than anyone else on Earth,” said Haas. His “accomplished knowledge of the wreck and its location was unique and unparalleled,” he added.

The chairman of the International Titanic Society He also requested an investigation of the submarine. “We believe there is clear justification for one extensive and detailed investigation by the US Coast Guard, the National Transportation Safety Board and/or their Canadian counterpartshe said in his statement.

“The design, structure, communications and safety systems of the submarine, the owner’s policies and emergency preparedness and procedures, and the proximity, readiness and deployment of submarine rescue systems should be thoroughly investigated. deep water to the location. Just as the Titanic taught the world lessons in safety, so should the loss of the Titan. he added.