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Daily Record
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Titan sub Scot branded 'hero' for trying to halt dive before being fired for raising concerns
Glaswegian David Lochridge, who was the former Director of Marine Operations, warned OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush about the dangers of the Titan sub before he was sacked for speaking up A Scot who tried to halt the journey of the fatal Titan submersible has been "unsung hero". Glaswegian David Lochridge attempted to stop the sub ahead of its doomed journey to the wreckage, which led to the death of five people on board. David has been praised by viewers for his admirable efforts amid the release of a Netflix documentary on the disaster. The streaming platform released TITAN: The OceanGate Disaster last week, which explores the events leading up to the tragedy on June 18, 2023. The submersible had been making a trip to the Titanic ruins in the north Atlantic when it imploded, killing everyone in an instant. Among the dead were OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, 61, French Pilot Paul-Henri Nargeolet, 77, British businessman and explorer Hamish Harding, 58, Shahzada Dawood, 48, a Pakistani/British/Maltese businessman, and his teenage son Suleman Dawood, 19, who was a student at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. The documentary shows the shocking footage of the moment American born Rush fires his Director of Marine Operations, Lochridge, for expressing his expertise concerns about the safety of the Titan vessel. In one incident shown in the film, Rush told Lochridge at the last minute that he wanted to pilot the sub for a test dive to the Andrea Doria shipwreck despite the Scot's vast experience. Lochridge managed to persuade Rush that he should at least let him join him and the other four paying passengers onboard. Luckily, he did, because at one point Rush crashes the sub onto the wreck and it is Lochridge who herocially guides them out of the danger. After the incident, Lochridge explained how Rush told him "I owe you one" but then went on to leave him out of important meetings. He said Rush "never really spoke to me the rest of the trip," adding the "dynamic changed" between them. He added that he was "cut out by senior management from the Titan project," and "was dropped from all email communications, verbal communications," leaving him "totally out of the loop". After asking Lochridge to carry out an inspection on the sub, Rush fired him that day after receiving his notes which detailed faults. In a recording of the moment Lochridge was let go by Rush, viewers can hear him telling him he was "full of s**t" as he says, "I don't want anyone in this company who is uncomfortable with what we're doing". After Rush fired Lochridge, he then said he felt a duty to report his concerns to the Occupational Safety and Health Administrations, revealing that the sub was made from carbon fibre and that the OceanGate CEO has chosen not to classify the Titan vessel. Lochridge, who repeatedly made his feelings clear about the doomed vessel, is hailed as an "unsung hero" by submersible consultant Rob McCallum who was also against the Titan being used. Lochridge, who had previously piloted OceanGate expeditions, was advised that he would be protected after filing the complaint. However, OceanGate discovered his responsibility and filed a lawsuit against him for breach of contract and fraud. CEO Rush is heard saying in the documentary that he has no issue in "ruining a life" and Lochridge was forced to withdraw his complaint due to the financial impact it was having on his family and the slow pace which the case was moving at as OSHA investigator Paul McDevitt explained they had a number of other pressing cases to deal with first. Lochridge described OceanGate's lawsuit as an attempt to "keep [him] quiet so they could proceed with the project". He added that he could not believe Stockton and other staff members "were willing to play Russian roulette". Speaking about the potential dangers of the Titan in 2017, he said: "The worst things that can happen take place at shallow depths - that's where you see the biggest pressure changes. "The biggest hurdle, especially with the Atlantic, is that the weather conditions are at the beck and call of Mother Nature. We have a mobile subsea launch and recovery system, which we can deploy from once the sub is down at depth, so we should be out of the way of all the topside weather conditions."
The National
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The National
Todd: My career has been stop-start, but now I'm building momentum
Despite having turned professional four years ago, the Glaswegian has racked up only four pro fights. Postponements, cancellations and withdrawals have ensured that Todd's competitive appearances have been considerably more sparse than she'd have liked but finally, she's optimistic she's going to be able to start building momentum within the sport which will, in the not too distant future, lead to titles. This evening, Todd will step into the ring for the fifth time as a professional fighter when she faces Welshwoman Ashleigh Johnson on the undercard of the Commonwealth Super Flyweight title fight between Matty McHale and Sean Bruce at East Kilbride's Playsport Arena. And she admits that this fight, and the prospect of moving onto bigger and better things in the near future, is a welcome reward for the hundreds, if not thousands of hours she's put in at the gym over recent months and years. 'In the past couple of years, when I was training so hard in the gym and then having to face these setbacks with fights not happening, it was really demoralising,' the 27-year-old says. 'But I love training so that helped me keep plugging away, even when there were tough times. 'I've always been obsessed with training but it was when I turned pro that I became really locked-in at the gym. I don't do anything other than train, so I'm in really good shape despite the fact I've only had a few fights.' Cassidy Tod won her most recent fight in February (Image: .) Todd, who was Glasgow's first-ever female pro boxer, boasts a flawless 4-0 record while her opponent, Johnson, is 3-2, with this bout, which is a Commonwealth super bantamweight title eliminator, Todd's first ten-rounder. But rather than be daunted by the extended bout, the Scot is supremely confident that the longer outing will suit her perfectly and a victory will serve as a springboard to the title fights that she's craved for so long. 'I'm buzzing - this is the most excited I've ever been ahead of a fight,' she says of tonight's bout. 'The longer fights suit me, and allow me to get into my groove. I'm confident that I'll get the win and can then move on to a title fight, which will put me right in the mix and things will start to happen for me. It feels such a relief that my hard work is now paying off.' To date, Scotland's most successful female boxer is two-belt world super welterweight champion, Hannah Rankin. But with Rankin having moved into bare knuckle fighting in recent months, there's an opening for another female fighter to become the new standard-bearer for women's boxing in this country. There's every chance that woman will be Todd, and the Glaswegian is confident she has the ability to emulate the success of Rankin and continue to grow the sport in this country. She certainly knows how important it is for female fighters to be recognised and respected. Todd first walked into a boxing gym as a 14-year-old when female fighters were an endangered species but in the years since, she's seen a significant shift in the attitudes of most towards female fighters. There is, she acknowledges, much work still to do to close the gap between women's boxing and men's but she's hopeful of continuing the progress, and is optimistic she can play a significant role in continuing the growth of women's boxing in this country. 'I would like to hope I could be the next big Scottish female fighter. I'm not all that comfortable being in the spotlight but my fighting style is really exciting and so to get recognition would be great,' she says. 'Female fighters do get more respect now than in the past, but it's still harder for female fighters to catch people's attention. But actually, there's so many people within boxing who think the female fighters produce more exciting fights. All I can do is hope that my hard work pays off and if I keep winning then people will take notice. 'There's never been a female British champion from Scotland so I'd love to get that belt and then move on to world titles after that.'
The Herald Scotland
11 hours ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Todd: My career has been stop-start, but now I'm building momentum
This evening, Todd will step into the ring for the fifth time as a professional fighter when she faces Welshwoman Ashleigh Johnson on the undercard of the Commonwealth Super Flyweight title fight between Matty McHale and Sean Bruce at East Kilbride's Playsport Arena. And she admits that this fight, and the prospect of moving onto bigger and better things in the near future, is a welcome reward for the hundreds, if not thousands of hours she's put in at the gym over recent months and years. 'In the past couple of years, when I was training so hard in the gym and then having to face these setbacks with fights not happening, it was really demoralising,' the 27-year-old says. 'But I love training so that helped me keep plugging away, even when there were tough times. 'I've always been obsessed with training but it was when I turned pro that I became really locked-in at the gym. I don't do anything other than train, so I'm in really good shape despite the fact I've only had a few fights.' Cassidy Tod won her most recent fight in February (Image: .) Todd, who was Glasgow's first-ever female pro boxer, boasts a flawless 4-0 record while her opponent, Johnson, is 3-2, with this bout, which is a Commonwealth super bantamweight title eliminator, Todd's first ten-rounder. But rather than be daunted by the extended bout, the Scot is supremely confident that the longer outing will suit her perfectly and a victory will serve as a springboard to the title fights that she's craved for so long. 'I'm buzzing - this is the most excited I've ever been ahead of a fight,' she says of tonight's bout. 'The longer fights suit me, and allow me to get into my groove. I'm confident that I'll get the win and can then move on to a title fight, which will put me right in the mix and things will start to happen for me. It feels such a relief that my hard work is now paying off.' To date, Scotland's most successful female boxer is two-belt world super welterweight champion, Hannah Rankin. But with Rankin having moved into bare knuckle fighting in recent months, there's an opening for another female fighter to become the new standard-bearer for women's boxing in this country. There's every chance that woman will be Todd, and the Glaswegian is confident she has the ability to emulate the success of Rankin and continue to grow the sport in this country. She certainly knows how important it is for female fighters to be recognised and respected. Todd first walked into a boxing gym as a 14-year-old when female fighters were an endangered species but in the years since, she's seen a significant shift in the attitudes of most towards female fighters. There is, she acknowledges, much work still to do to close the gap between women's boxing and men's but she's hopeful of continuing the progress, and is optimistic she can play a significant role in continuing the growth of women's boxing in this country. 'I would like to hope I could be the next big Scottish female fighter. I'm not all that comfortable being in the spotlight but my fighting style is really exciting and so to get recognition would be great,' she says. 'Female fighters do get more respect now than in the past, but it's still harder for female fighters to catch people's attention. But actually, there's so many people within boxing who think the female fighters produce more exciting fights. All I can do is hope that my hard work pays off and if I keep winning then people will take notice. 'There's never been a female British champion from Scotland so I'd love to get that belt and then move on to world titles after that.'
Glasgow Times
15 hours ago
- General
- Glasgow Times
Engine fire caused Loganair flight to make emergency landing
The Loganair aircraft, carrying 30 passengers, was en route to Sumburgh in Shetland on July 23 last year when it was diverted to Aberdeen Airport due to the incident. The crew onboard issued a mayday alert and successfully extinguished the fire. READ MORE: Opening date revealed for new Rangers bar with 'BIG' event planned Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and all passengers were safely evacuated upon landing. According to a report by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), the aircraft had departed Glasgow Airport at 11.30am. Around 12.00pm, the pilot reported hearing a 'big thump' or 'muffled bang', immediately followed by the aircraft yawing to the left, prompting the autopilot to intervene. The AAIB investigation revealed that the fire was caused by a fuel leak, the result of a loose fuel return line, which led to a blaze within the engine cowlings. READ MORE: Lorraine Kelly shares classic Glaswegian response to TV bosses after being axed In its findings, the AAIB stated: "Whilst in the cruise, the aircraft suffered a contained failure of the number one engine and a subsequent fire inside its cowlings due to a leak from the fuel return line which had become sufficiently loose following the engine failure to result in fuel leakage. "The flight crew correctly followed the checklist procedures to shut down the engine, and the fire was extinguished. "The aircraft landed without further incident. "Although this is the only known instance of this fuel line becoming loose, the aircraft manufacturer has commenced a safety review to identify any possible safety actions which would further reduce the likelihood of leakage from the fuel return line." A Loganair spokesperson said: "We acknowledge the report published this morning concerning an event from 2024. "While the recommended actions are on the engine manufacturer, we will continue to work with all parties involved to support as is appropriate. "We thank our pilots and cabin crew who acted in an exemplary manner. As always, the health and safety of our customers and staff are our highest priority.'
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
TRNSMT reveals 2025 festival map – here's the new additions and big changes
Get ready for three days of festival fun - complete with new areas for 2025 SUMMER SOUNDS TRNSMT reveals 2025 festival map – here's the new additions and big changes Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TRNSMT has revealed the site map for 2025 - and there's some amazing new additions for music fans. The Boogie Bar stage has been taken over by BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage this year in a brand new location near the main entrance. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 There's some exciting new additions 2 TRNSMT is only a few weeks away Credit: Roddy Scott It will host 18 acts to get festival-goers boogieing over the course of the three days, including sets from Jaguar, who presents on Radio 1's Introducing Dance show and Glaswegian DJ La La, joining other top artists from across the UK. Revellers will also be excited to hear The Hangout makes its return, a space exclusively for over 18s to take a break from the buzz of the main stages. Already confirmed are some of the weekend's biggest parties - Bongo's Bingo and Drag-aoke with Miss Lola Fierce - with plenty of live music from buskers, DJ sets and more. The East Entrance is now for Accessible fans only, and all General Admission ticket holders must enter through the West Entrance, with VIP ticket holders arriving through the VIP entrance as they have done in previous years. VIP ticketholders will be able to enjoy the exclusive VIP Garden which hosts barshosts, hosting bars, food outlets, seating, DJs and upgraded toilets. VIP+ tickets are still available which also includes Main Stage front pen access - so you won't miss out on the action. The site map highlights the locations of the stages and VIP area, as well as where all the amazing bars, food vendors, and pop-up activations can be found. This year includes the Rockstar Energy Drink Bar, Pepsi Max, Jägermeister's Jägerplatz, Smirnoff Bar, as well as Three's 'Charge and Vibe' and a second charging station. A festival spokesperson said: 'We're buzzing to share the official TRNSMT site map with fans – it means we're one step closer to gates opening. 'It's the perfect tool to start planning your weekend, from finding your favourite stage to checking out bars, food spots, and all the key information to make the most of your festival experience. "We can't wait to welcome everyone to Glasgow Green very soon!' Line of Duty star Martin Compston opens up about his 'F*** Glastonbury' moment at TRNSMT There are a range of ticket packages, including VIP experiences and fans can find out more about these at Day tickets start from £89.50 (plus GCC Environmental Levy) and weekend tickets start from £254.90 (plus GCC Environmental Levy). Fans can buy now and pay later at the checkout via Ticketmaster to spread the cost of their ticket.
