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'Titan' captain repeatedly dismissed safety warnings | Learn English expression 'buyer beware'

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The Titan's Design and Regulation

Carbon fiber is not a strong enough material to go deep into the ocean. Most submersibles are certified by an independent scientific body. Founder of Ocean Gate, Stockton Rush, decided not to submit the Titan's design to the independent certification process. He said their standards were too rigid and stifle innovation.

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