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Renewed Search for MH370
Malaysia is restarting the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 based on a new proposal from Ocean Infinity.
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United Kingdom
Middle EastInvestigationIndo PacificInternational CollaborationSearch And RescueMissing PlaneAviation Mystery
Malaysia AirlinesOcean InfinityMalaysian GovernmentBeijing CourtUniversiti Malaya
Anthony LokeWang WenbinDr Lam Choong Wah
- What is the basis for the renewed search effort?
- The renewed search is based on a new, credible proposal using updated analysis and information from experts and researchers. The Malaysian government is in advanced talks with Ocean Infinity to finalize the agreement.
- Why is Malaysia relaunching the search for MH370?
- Malaysia is relaunching the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared in 2014 with 239 people onboard. A US-based marine exploration company, Ocean Infinity, submitted a proposal to search a new 15,000 sq km area in the southern Indian Ocean.
- What are the financial terms of the proposed search?
- The "no find, no fee" proposal from Ocean Infinity would cost Malaysia $70 million if successful. This is similar to the cost of a previous unsuccessful search attempt.
- What is the significance of the MH370 disappearance?
- The disappearance of MH370 is one of aviation's biggest mysteries. Theories about what happened to the 239 people onboard have been widely discussed, and the Malaysian government is hoping this renewed search will bring closure to the families involved.
- What previous attempts have been made to locate MH370?
- Previous searches, including one by Malaysia, Australia, and China, and a private effort by Ocean Infinity, failed to locate the aircraft. The latest effort comes as a Beijing court considers compensation claims from the families of Chinese passengers.