Titanic Sub Waiver
Titanic Sub Waiver
Titanic Sub Waiver
I have been informed about the nature of the operation and the risks it presents,
including that:
3. When diving below the ocean surface this vessel will be subject to extreme
pressure, and any failure of the vessel while I am aboard could cause severe injury or
death. I understand that I may decline to participate in any dive below the ocean
surface or any activity of the operation at any time.
4. Support vessels (upon which I may board) are industrial vessels not specifically
designed for passenger operations and present many hazards, including, without
limitation, large/heavy objects, heavy swinging doors, and low overhangs. These
could become even more hazardous in heavy seas. In addition, during the operation
I may board small vessels and other equipment that could expose me to property
damage, injury, disability, or death.
6. The operation will take place largely at a great distance from the nearest hospital
or rescue personnel. If I am injured during the operation, I may not receive
immediate medical attention. First aid available on the ship may not be equivalent
to what is available on land.
I acknowledge that all travel in or around the water on vessels of any type, including
submersibles, entails both known and unanticipated risks that could result in
physical injury, disability, emotional trauma, death, harm to myself or third parties, or
damage to my property. Although OceanGate Expeditions, Ltd., will take steps to
I hereby assume full responsibility for the risk of bodily injury, disability, death, and
property damage due to the negligence of any Released Party while involved in the
operation.
I further agree that my participation in this operation does not give rise to an
employer/employee relationship, and does not bind OceanGate Expeditions, Ltd., to
provide any form of workers' compensation insurance, health insurance, or benefits.
During the operation I consent to the administration of first aid and medical
treatment, which may seem reasonably advisable, in case of my injury or illness. If I
am unable to consent due to unconsciousness, disorientation, or other mental
incapacity, I hereby appoint the captain of the support vessel as my attorney-in-fact
I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. In signing this
document, I acknowledge that if I die, am hurt, or incur property damage during my
participation in the Expedition, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my
right to maintain a lawsuit against OceanGate Expeditions, Ltd., OceanGate Inc,
OceanGate Foundation, and the other Released Parties as a result of signing this
Release. If any part of this Release is deemed unenforceable, all the parts shall be
given full effect to the extent possible.
Any disputes related to or arising from either the operation or this Release shall be
governed by the laws of The Bahamas. Any dispute arising from either the operation
or this Release shall be resolved in the courts of The Bahamas.