[notreallyauser]

The Guardian is reporting the submersible as registered in the Bahamas

[hadlock]

Flag of convenience. Where the country of record allows ships to register under their name as a way of generating revenue from foreigners. Bahamas will not do more than issue a statement, if that. You step foot on a flag of convenience boat with no prior reputation and you are effectively waiving any expectation safety.

[hgsgm]

It's like a .io domain or using Bitcoin. If you intentionally exit jurisdiction of a country you trust, you are on your own.

I hope the rescue teams sue the perpetrators' estates and corpos for their costs.

[JimtheCoder]

A place known for tight regulations

[TeMPOraL]

As the proverb goes, even a broken vise grips tightly when there are enough journalists in the workshop.

[smitty1e]

Albeit perhaps not water-tight.

[JimtheCoder]

Depends one how much pressure is applied...