Ocean Infinity, a marine robotics company based in the UK and the US, will conduct the renewed search. An earlier search by the company had begun earlier this year but was called off in April due to adverse weather conditions. The company has agreed to a "no find, no fee" contract with Malaysia, meaning it will only be compensated if the wreckage is located.
MH370 disappeared on March 8, 2014, en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board. The disappearance sparked one of the largest and most expensive search operations in aviation history, covering vast swathes of the Indian Ocean. Despite the extensive efforts, the main wreckage of the Boeing 777 has never been found.
The original search, coordinated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), focused on a 120,000-square-kilometer area based on satellite data analysis. Several pieces of debris, confirmed to be from MH370, washed ashore on islands in the Indian Ocean and the coast of Africa, providing some clues but not pinpointing the crash site.
The renewed search by Ocean Infinity will utilize advanced marine robotics and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) equipped with sonar and high-resolution cameras. These technologies allow for detailed mapping and imaging of the seabed, increasing the chances of locating the wreckage. The specific search area has not been publicly disclosed, but it is believed to be based on updated analysis of drift patterns and oceanographic data.
The disappearance of MH370 remains one of aviation's greatest mysteries. The lack of a definitive explanation has fueled numerous theories, ranging from mechanical failure and pilot suicide to hijacking and even extraterrestrial involvement. The ongoing search reflects the commitment of the Malaysian government and the families of the passengers to find answers and closure.
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