The Malaysian government has officially announced the resumption of a targeted seabed search set to begin on December 30, lasting 55 days.
Leading this renewed effort is the US-based robotics firm Ocean Infinity, which will focus its search on areas identified as having the highest likelihood of locating the missing aircraft. This detail was confirmed in a statement released by Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport.
The Ministry emphasized the commitment to this endeavor, stating, “Ocean Infinity has assured the Government of Malaysia that it will restart seabed search operations for a total of 55 days, conducted intermittently.” This step highlights Malaysia’s dedication to providing closure for the families affected by the tragedy.
Earlier this year, in March, Ocean Infinity and the Malaysian government entered into a “no find, no fee” arrangement to recommence the search operation. Under this agreement, the company will receive a payment of A$110 million only if the aircraft wreckage is successfully located.
Ocean Infinity and Malaysia’s government reached a “no find, no fee” agreement in March this year to resume the search for the missing flight.
The company will be paid A$110 million only if wreckage is discovered.
A private search in 2018 by Ocean Infinity also found nothing.
The Boeing 777 plane vanished from radar shortly after taking off on March 8, 2014, carrying 239 people, including six Australians, on a flight from Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, to Beijing.
Satellite data showed the plane turned from its flight path and headed south to the far-southern Indian Ocean, where it is believed to have crashed.
