MH370 ‘successful outcome within reach’ in hunt for missing aircraft as ‘active discussions’ held over new search
A “successful outcome” in the hunt for the missing MH370 aircraft is “within reach” as “active discussions” for a fresh search continue, GB News can exclusively reveal.
Ocean Infinity has tabled a proposal to the Malaysian Government to find the flight which vanished back in 2014.
The Malaysian Airlines flight vanished around 38 minutes after leaving Kuala Lumpur airport in southern Malaysia over a decade ago.
Following the disaster, governments and private companies have carried out searches but the plane has never been found and the fate of its 227 passengers and 12 crew members remains unknown.
The official account of MH370 indicates that the plane made an unusual U-turn, flew over Malaysia, then veered northwest near Penang Island before crossing the Andaman Sea.
In a statement given to GB News, Ocean Infinity, who first began searching for the missing aircraft in 2018, said that they have “refined our understanding of where MH370 may be located”.
Oliver Plunkett, CEO of the US salvage company, told the People’s Channel: “Since we left the southern Indian Ocean in 2018, our unwavering commitment to finding the missing aircraft and bringing closure to those affected has remained.
“Over recent years, we have focused on advancing our ocean search capabilities through innovative technology and robotics, allowing us to take on some of the most complex and demanding underwater searches.
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“In addition to our ongoing efforts, we have submitted a proposal to the Malaysian government and are in active discussions about the possibility of resuming the search. By working with a range of experts, some outside of Ocean Infinity, and conducting ongoing analysis, we have refined our understanding of where MH370 may be located.
“We are optimistic that with this renewed focus, strengthened resources, and positive engagement with the Malaysian authorities, a successful outcome may be within reach. We look forward to the possibility of resuming the search and continuing our efforts to find answers.”
Last month, Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed that the government is in advanced talks with Ocean Infinity over what officials describe as a “credible” proposal to search a new area in the southern Indian Ocean.
Ocean Infinity’s new proposal, submitted in June 2024, has outlined plans to search a 15,000-square-kilometre zone off Western Australia’s coast.
The company has proposed a “no find, no fee” arrangement, with a success fee of $70million – similar to their previous search terms.
Loke said: “Based on the latest information and analysis from experts and researchers, Ocean Infinity’s search proposal is credible and can be considered by the Malaysian government as the flight’s official registrar.”
The minister added that the terms are currently being negotiated and that cabinet approval will be required before proceeding.