OceanGate's Titan submersible imploded on its way to the Titanic wreck one year ago. The Coast Guard initially had 12 months to complete its investigation, but says it needs more time.
It was the fourth time the Coast Guard has intercepted Reza Baluchi on his attempts to self-propel his homemade vessel to destinations including Bermuda, New York and London.
The five people who died while trying to catch a glimpse of the wrecked ocean liner included a Guinness World Record holder, a deep sea entrepreneur, wealthy businessmen and "Mr. Titanic."
After days of search and rescue efforts, U.S. Coast Guard officials have determined there was a "catastrophic implosion of the vessel," and that all on board died.
The U.S. Coast Guard said that a surveillance plane detected "underwater noises" close to where the Titan lost contact with its control room. Experts say the sub's oxygen may run out on Thursday.
Retired U.S. Navy submarine Capt. David Marquet says crews would need to locate the vessel then bring it to the surface to unlatch it. He puts the odds of passengers' survival at "about 1%."
The U.S. Coast Guard said three sailors identified as Kerry O'Brien, Frank O'Brien and William Gross were last heard from on April 4. They were aboard a 44-foot boat due to stop in Cabo San Lucas.
A 28-year-old man fell overboard from the Carnival Valor cruise ship hours before he was reported missing off of the southeast Louisiana coast. The passenger is in stable condition.
President Biden has nominated Adm. Linda Fagan to serve as the next commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. Fagan, who has served on all seven continents, is currently the Coast Guard's second-in-command.
Coast Guard teams have been dispatched to help determine the extent of the damage from the spill, which is situated roughly two miles off the Louisiana coast. Officials say the source remains unclear.
