Malaysia Backs Ocean Infinity's Renewed Search for MH370: Minister
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Synopsis
The Malaysian government is backing the renewed search for flight MH370, with Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirming support for Ocean Infinity's efforts. The search aims to leverage previous data and will have a defined timeframe.
Key Takeaways
- Malaysian government supports the search for MH370.
- Ocean Infinity is mobilizing their resources for the search.
- The search will utilize data from previous efforts.
- A contract is in the finalization stage with the Attorney General's clearance.
- The timeline for the search will be defined in the contract.
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 25 (NationPress) The Malaysian government has expressed its support for the revival of the search for Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, as stated by Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook on Tuesday.
Describing the initiatives by Ocean Infinity, a UK-based exploration company, as a significant advancement, Loke mentioned that the renewed search will utilize data accumulated from earlier search efforts, according to the Malaysian national news agency Bernama.
"Since Ocean Infinity has commenced mobilizing their vessels, we welcome this development as we have granted principal approval for the search's resumption and are in the process of finalizing the contract," he informed during a press briefing.
"We are currently in the concluding stages of our contract. We recently received clearance from the Attorney General's Chambers, and adjustments to the terms and conditions are being made. We are still working on the contract details to be signed," he added, noting that Ocean Infinity assured that their findings are grounded in extensive research and contributions from multiple specialists.
"They are optimistic that this area will yield fruitful results, and they are prepared to take on the risk and resume the search. This underpins the Malaysian government's decision to move forward with it," he stated, explaining that the search will not be open-ended, as a specific timeframe will be established in the contract, with details still being ironed out, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
The disappearance of MH370 was a tragic event that transpired on March 8, 2014, when the aircraft, which was traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in China, disappeared from radar with all 239 passengers and crew on board.
