Of note, the company’s statement was: “Our entire focus is on the crew members in the submersible and their families” I initially took this to suggest that th

Of note, the company’s statement was: “Our entire focus is on the crew members in the submersible and their families” I initially took this to suggest that this was perhaps a dive with only employees on board. However, promotional videos from the company[1] promise they train tourists as “contributors”, so I think they’re likely blurring the line between paying customers and employees. The same promotional video says: “This is not a ride at Disney. There’s real risk involved.” Very much hoping for a happy ending, but it seems like that claim wasn’t just marketing hyperbole. [1] https://youtu.be/Wi60tvRwRlE https://youtu.be/Wi60tvRwRlE