Hamish Harding
58, is chairman of private plane firm Action Aviation. The company confirmed Mr Harding is one of the mission specialists onboard.
In July 2019, Harding set the world record for the fastest circumnavigation of the earth via the North and South poles through his “One More Orbit” mission. He undertook the 25,000-mile carbon-negative flight in partnership with Carbon Underground, an organization that aims to draw down carbon reductions, to raise awareness for the need of carbon reduction in aviation. After the successful flight, he established a non-profit dedicated to world exploration and science-related education for youth.
Mr Harding, who has previously travelled to the bottom of the ocean on the Challenger Deep and into space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, The father-of-two is a seasoned explorer and holds three Guinness World Records, including the longest duration at full ocean depth by a crewed vessel. Mr Harding dived to the lowest depth of the Mariana Trench in March 2021.
Paul-Henri Nargeolet
77, is a French diver. Mr.Nargeolet spent 25 years in the French navy. The former naval officer was born in Chamonix, France but spent his early years in Africa with his parents. He was married to American newsreader Michelle Marsh until she died in 2017.
OceanGate described Mr.Nargeolet as the “Titanic’s greatest explorer.” He has led several expeditions to the Titanic and completed 35 dives in the submersible. He is the director of underwater research for RMS Titanic, Inc – which leads expeditions to the wreck that recovers artifacts.
Stockton Rush
61, is the CEO of OceanGate Expeditions, Rush first began his career as a pilot at the age of 19 after qualifying from the United Airlines Jet Training Institute. At the time, he became the youngest jet transport-rated pilot in the world.
Rush graduated from Princeton University with a BSE in aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering in 1984. He served as a DC-8 first officer on flights to Europe and the Middle East during his summer between college.
After graduating, Mr.Rush joined the McDonnell Douglas Corporation as a flight test engineer. He spent two years at Edwards Air Force Base.
He received his MBA from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business in 1989 and in the years after served on the Museum of Flight’s Board of Trustees, the board of enterprise software company Entomo and as chairman of Remote Control Technology.
In 2012, Mr Rush also founded the non-profit OceanGate Foundation while sitting on the board of BlueView Technologies, a manufacturer of high-frequency sonar systems.
Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman
Shahzada Dawood is known as one of the wealthiest individuals in Pakistan. He became a member of the Engro Corporation Board in 2003 and presently holds the position of Vice-Chairman. He is highly regarded for his efforts in establishing important international networks and contacts.
As the Vice Chairman of Dawood Hercules Corporation, a part of the Dawood Group, Shahzada is involved in a family business that spans over a century. Since joining the business in 1996, he has specialized in corporate governance and the revitalization of industries in Pakistan.
At 48 years old, Shahzada Dawood serves on the Global Advisory Board for Prince Charles’ Charity, Prince’s Trust International. Additionally, he has joined the Board of Trustees of the SETI Institute, a nonprofit research organization located near NASA Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.
Suleman Dawood
Suleman Dawood is a big fan of science fiction literature, plays volleyball and takes a keen interest in solving Rubik’s Cubes. Suleman is a college student in the United Kingdom, He and his father are British citizens.
Negative comments won't be tolerated, and I will block you.
Most Helpful Opinions