Missing Titanic Submarine: Underwater Noises Spark Hope In Search Efforts

Underwater noises have been detected in the search area for a submarine that went missing while en route to the wreckage of the Titanic. The submarine was carrying five people, including British businessman Hamish Harding and French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet.

Hope Amidst the Unknown

The U.S. Coast Guard announced that the noises were picked up by Canadian P-3 aircraft, prompting a relocation of underwater operations to find the origin of the sounds, CBS News reports. While no results have been yielded yet, the underwater operations are ongoing. The data from the P-3 aircraft has been shared with U.S. Navy experts for further analysis and will be considered in future search plans.

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Time Is Of The Essence

The submersible had less than 40 hours of breathable air left as of Tuesday evening, according to the Coast Guard. The vessel had about 96 hours of oxygen onboard when its dive began. However, the transition from a search-and-rescue mission to a recovery operation will not be immediate once those hours are up, as several factors could extend the search.

Complex Operation

Coast Guard Capt. Jamie Frederick described the search for the missing sub in the Atlantic as “an incredibly complex operation,” according to CBS News. Authorities are working around the clock, with a “full-court press effort” to get equipment on scene as quickly as possible.

Next Steps

If the sub is found in time, the course of action for recovery will depend on the specific situation. A pipe-laying vessel arrived in the search area Tuesday and sent a remotely operated vehicle into the water to look for the sub at its last-known position. The U.S. Navy is also working on deploying military assets to aid the search.

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