A decade after the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, a US-based private marine exploration company, Ocean Infinity, has submitted a new search proposal to Malaysian authorities. The flight vanished without a trace shortly after departing from Kuala Lumpur, leaving behind unanswered questions and grieving families.
According to updates from the Association for Families of the Passengers and Crew on board MH370 Facebook page, the proposed search operation operates on a “no find, no fee” basis. The presentation of the proposal was met with a positive response from Malaysia’s Transport Minister and senior officials within the ministry, as well as other government agencies.
The Association’s post on May 3 indicated that the presentation was well-received, with anticipation for the necessary paperwork to be finalized and a new contract to be signed. The families of MH370 passengers expressed their gratitude to all parties involved in the effort.
This latest proposal comes after Ocean Infinity’s previous search efforts in the Indian Ocean from 2017 to 2018. In March 2024, the Texas-based company announced the discovery of new scientific evidence regarding the possible last location of MH370, reigniting hope for a breakthrough in the investigation.
The disappearance of MH370 on March 8, 2014, while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, remains one of the greatest aviation mysteries of modern times. The Boeing 777 aircraft was carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew members when it vanished from radar screens, sparking a multinational search effort that spanned vast stretches of ocean.
Despite extensive search operations and ongoing investigations, the fate of MH370 and the exact circumstances surrounding its disappearance continue to elude authorities and aviation experts. The renewed interest and proposed search mission by Ocean Infinity underscore the enduring quest for closure and the determination to uncover the truth behind one of aviation’s most perplexing mysteries.