An investigation has been initiated by the United States Coast Guard to recover debris from the Titan submersible disaster. The purpose of the investigation is to determine the cause of the devastating implosion that resulted in the loss of five lives.
As per Guardian, speaking at a press conference in Boston, Chief investigator Captain Jason Neubauer said that the priority is recovering debris from the vessel. He added that precautions will be taken in case human remains are found.
The investigation, as per him, will be jointly run by Canadian, UK and French authorities and it will able to predict whether civil or criminal charges are to be imposed.
Talking to reporters, Captain Neubauer said that the US Coast Guard has launched its highest level of investigation.

How long will the investigation take?
As per Captain Jason Neubauer, at this time it can’t be confirmed how long the investigation will last. However, as per BBC, he confirmed that it would lead to tougher regulations and safety regulations for submersibles.

Why recover the wreckage?
For the purpose of this investigation, the recovery of the debris is important, and efforts are being made to do so.

The Coast Guard is working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to conduct the salvage operation at the debris site on the seabed about 2-1/2 miles (4 km) below the surface or about 1,600 feet (488 meters) from the bow of the Titanic wreck, reports Reuters.

As of now, investigators have recovered five pieces of the Titan. They were found at 3,800 metres (12,467 ft), in a large debris field near the bow of the Titanic.