Investigators stated, "OceanGate failed to dedicate the requisite time and resources to these crucial processes, which likely contributed to undetected vulnerabilities in the submersible’s hull."

CEO Stockton Rush's actions, including bypassing regulations and ignoring warnings, were directly linked to the tragedy. The carbon fiber hull, combined with operational deficiencies and a toxic work environment,

A report released by the U.S. Coast Guard’s Marine Board of Investigation also found that OceanGate faced increasing financial pressure, forcing the company’s CEO to cut corners.