Flight MH370 2 min read

Malaysia, Ocean Infinity to resume search for MH370

Source: News Corp Australia Network:

Published 7 hr ago

The search for MH370 will resume within weeks, more than a decade after the passenger plane disappeared.

Nathan Schmidt

The search of missing Malaysia Airline flight MH370 will resume within weeks, more than a decade after the passenger plane disappeared.

Malaysia's Transport Ministry in a statement on Wednesday announced it would resume its deep sea search on December 30 alongside US robotics company Ocean Infinity.

“Ocean Infinity has confirmed with the Government of Malaysia that it will recommence seabed search operations for a total of 55 days, to be conducted intermittently.

“The search will be carried out in targeted area assessed to have the highest probability of locating the aircraft, in accordance with the service agreement entered between the Government of Malaysia and Ocean Infinity on March 25, 2025.

US marine robotics company Ocean Infinity will search again for MH370. Picture: 60 Minutes

“The latest development underscores the Government of Malaysia’s commitment in providing closure to the families affected by this tragedy.”

In a statement, a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said Australia welcomed Malaysia’s decision.

“Australia supports all practical efforts to locate Malaysia Airlines flight MH370,” they said.

“We welcome Malaysia’s decision to engage Ocean Infinity to resume the search later this month and hope this brings closure to families who have endured so much since the tragedy.”

Malaysia announced in March Ocean Infinity would conduct a renewed search for MH370.

At the time, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government would be “happy to reopen” the search if compelling new evidence emerged.

MH370 has remained one of the airline industry’s most enduring mysteries.

The Boeing 777-2H6ER departed Kuala Lumpur on March 8, 2014 bound for Beijing.

It last communicated with air traffic control about 38 minutes after takeoff before disappearing off radar systems altogether after diverting 370km northwest of Penang Island.

The bodies of its 227 and 12 crew have never been recovered.

Malaysia retains jurisdiction over the search, which over the years has involved assistance from multiple countries, including Australia.

Australia previously offered technical assistance and, at Malaysia’s request, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau has joined a working group to review sea floor imagery if Ocean Infinity identifies potential debris.