The Costly Search for the Ill-Fated Titan Submersible.
The cost of the search for the missing Titan submersible, which suffered a catastrophic implosion killing all five aboard, will easily stretch into the millions of dollars. The search area spanned thousands of miles and involved multiple agencies and private entities. The U.S. Coast Guard, whose bill alone will hit the millions of dollars, is generally prohibited by federal law from collecting reimbursement pertaining to any search or rescue service. Despite the cost, search and rescue agencies prioritize saving lives and budget for such expenses.