The Titan submersible's ill-fated expedition to the Titanic site, which turned from anticipation to catastrophe, has become the focus of extensive investigative hearings. Testimonies reveal startling insights, including claims by a former OceanGate employee that the CEO, Stockton Rush, suggested he would 'buy a congressman' if the Coast Guard tried to halt their expedition. Evidence has emerged of the sub's structural flaws, with multiple NTSB engineers highlighting issues in the carbon fiber hull that pointed to potential failure risks. The hearings reflected a culture of recklessness and profit over safety within OceanGate, with co-founders expressing regret over the tragedy that claimed five lives. Vivid accounts of the sub's navigational errors, compounded by an 'absolutely idiotic' Excel spreadsheet for navigation, further depicted OceanGate's questionable safety standards. As testimonies continue to unfold, there are calls for regulatory reform to prevent future incidents, while some hope that the disaster might rekindle public interest in deep-sea exploration. While the hearings concluded with many unanswered questions, key takeaways focus on the importance of safety and oversight in innovative marine endeavors.