The Titanic's Legacy: Disasters, Tragedy, and Hope for Safer Seas

The recent maritime disasters of the Titan and the Adriana highlight a stark disparity in how the world responds to tragedies at sea. While the wealthy passengers of the Titan received immediate and extensive media coverage and search and rescue efforts, the estimated 700 refugees who died when the Adriana sank off the coast of Greece have been largely forgotten. Shocking details have emerged that suggest the Greek Coast Guard could have saved the doomed vessel's passengers, but opted not to. The global response to the Titan's disappearance should be the model for how we respond to migrant vessels in distress.