Titan: The OceanGate Disaster

OceanGate's chief executive portrayed as an ambitious, sometimes defensive founder who treated safety questions as obstacles to progress. He designed Titan to commercialize deep-sea access and aimed to start Titanic dives as early as 2018. He tended to blame others when pressed on safety, and sought to avoid U.S. oversight by classifying the vessel for operations outside traditional regulatory bounds.

A celebrated deep-sea explorer and Titanic expert with numerous dives, invited to OceanGate by Rush to lend credibility to the mission. He had 37 Titanic descents and represented a high level of expertise the project relied upon. His presence added prestige and a sense of authority to the expeditions.

British businessman and one of the Titan passengers. He embodies the profile of high-profile participants drawn to extreme deep-sea exploration. His involvement underscores the intersection of wealth, risk, and adventure in these expeditions.

Pakistani-British businessman and father of Suleman who joined the Titan voyage. His participation highlights the family-money dimension of the project and the allure of unprecedented access to deep-sea exploration.

Shahzada Dawood's son and Titan passenger, whose presence on the mission emphasizes the personal stakes of the expedition. The film frames the voyage as a high-risk, high-profile endeavor affecting families.

OceanGate's former Director of Marine Operations and the primary whistle-blower. He warned about hull safety and the risks of the design, and he was subsequently targeted by legal action. His efforts illustrate the costs faced by insiders who raise safety concerns.

Assistant to the OceanGate Lead Engineer who traveled to the Bahamas for Titan testing. She observed test results at depth and reported hull issues, providing a whistleblower-like perspective on the test program.

OceanGate Director of Engineering involved in overseeing Titan's engineering. He warned about the risks associated with the hull and is connected to the tension between engineering caution and leadership decisions.

Daughter of Paul-Henri Nargeolet, who provided testimony as a victim's family member. Her participation adds a personal and ethical dimension to the narrative surrounding the tragedy.

Investigative journalist for Wired who contributed reporting on OceanGate and the disaster. He is shown in the film as providing a informed, critical perspective on the company and its safety culture.