The mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has reached a critical stage, with a dedicated search ship sailing to the Indian Ocean even though Malaysia has yet to seal the deal on the operation. The holdup is fuelling alarm about the statutory launch of what could be the first major attempt in decades to solve one of aviation’s most enduring enigmas.
U.S. marine exploration company, Ocean Infinity which has been for the wreckage in 2018, has made the proactive deployment its Armada 78 06 to a search area some 2,000 km off Australia’s west coast. Transport Minister Anthony Loke acknowledges company’s move but cautions need to have formal deal.
“Whilst we welcome Ocean Infinity’s intention, the contract has to be concluded before the formal search starts,” Loke said Tuesday at a press conference. He acknowledged that talks are taking place and that the operation will not be done on an open-ended basis, he stressed the need for a structured timeline.
Ocean Infinity’s rebutted attempt holds the goal to cover another 15,000 square km in an 18-month search concentrated on territories which have been left out. Experts think that this pinpoint effort might at long last provide some answers as to the fate of the plane.
Surviving relatives of the 239 missing passengers and crew are still hoping for closure, their hopes pinned on this latest search to find evidence that has so far eluded hunters for over a decade.