WATCH: United States and Canadian authorities are racing against time to search for a submarine that went missing on Sunday (June 18) off the coast of southeastern Canada while taking tourists to explore the wreckage of the Titanic.
The US Coast Guard said there was one pilot and four passengers on board and that the vessel had the capacity to be submerged for 96 hours, but it was unclear whether it was still underwater or had surfaced and was unable to communicate.
"We are deploying all available assets to make sure that we can locate the craft and rescue the people on board," he said."Going into this evening we will continue to fly aircraft and move additional vessels."The private company that operates the submarine, OceanGate Expeditions, said in a statement on Monday that it was"mobilising all options" to rescue those on board.
"We are very grateful for the concern being shown by our colleagues and friends and would like to request everyone to pray for their safety," the statement said. Mr Harding's stepson wrote on Facebook that Mr Harding had"gone missing on submarine" and asked for"thoughts and prayers." The stepson subsequently removed the post, citing respect for the family's privacy.
Mr Dawood is the vice-chairman of one of Pakistan's largest conglomerates, Engro Corporation, which has investments in fertilisers, vehicle manufacturing, energy and digital technologies.
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