The search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH 370 (Aircraft Reg: 9M-MRO) is back on again after more than a decade after it’s disappearance…
The Malaysian government has given the green light for a fresh attempt led by Texas-based marine robotics firm Ocean Infinity under a “no find, no fee” contract, according to a statement from Malaysia’s transport ministry.
“The latest development underscores the government of Malaysia’s commitment in providing closure to the families affected by this tragedy,” it said.
The company will pocket $70 million only if it locates the wreck, reports said.
This new phase, expected to last up to 55 days, targets a tighter search zone of about 5,800 square miles – far smaller than earlier efforts and pinpointed using updated satellite data, drift modelling and expert analysis.
On Wednesday, the country’s government said a search vessel, the Armada 86 05, arrived at a designated search area with two autonomous underwater vehicles.
It said the vessel had prepared for the search at Fremantle Port in Western Australia, although the location of the search area has not been disclosed.
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Search for flight MH370 resumes in Indian Ocean nearly 12 years after disappearance
Search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 resumes 11 years after it went missing