On Tuesday, Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that Ocean Infinity, a maritime exploration company, is starting the search again for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. This plane disappeared over 10 years ago and is one of the biggest mysteries in aviation history.
The Boeing 777, with 227 passengers and 12 crew members, disappeared while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014. Loke told reporters that some details of the contract with Ocean Infinity are still being worked out but praised the company for their eagerness to help find the missing plane.
When Will the Search Take Place?
Loke did not specify when Ocean Infinity began its search efforts or how long it would last. He mentioned that the Malaysian government agreed in principle in December 2024 to resume looking for the wreckage of the missing flight. Despite extensive searches, the plane has never been found.
Loke stated, “They (Ocean Infinity) have convinced us that they are ready. That’s why the Malaysian government is proceeding with this.” The firm will be paid $70 million if they find the wreckage and prove it is the missing flight. Loke emphasized that their priority is to support the families of those on board.
Initially, Malaysian investigators suspected the plane might have been taken off course on purpose. In 2018, they worked with Ocean Infinity to search the area, but the company could not find the plane. Some debris, confirmed or believed to be from the aircraft, has been found along Africa’s coast and on islands in the Indian Ocean, and is currently held by the Malaysian government.
Previously, Malaysia, Australia, and China conducted an underwater search over a large area of the southern Indian Ocean, based on satellite data from the plane. Over 150 passengers from China were on board MH370, and their families are seeking compensation from Malaysian Airlines, Boeing, Rolls-Royce (the engine maker), and the Allianz insurance group.
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