MH370 SEARCH IS BACK: Ocean Infinity Returns to Indian Ocean – “No Find, No Fee” Deal Signed
Published Date: 3 Dec, 2025
Kuala Lumpur / London – 08:17 MYT, December 3, 2025 It’s happening again.
After 11 years, 8 months, and 25 days, Malaysia has officially signed a new contract with Ocean Infinity to resume the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.
The Deal – Just Announced
- Company: Ocean Infinity (USA/UK)
- Cost: US$70 million – payable only if wreckage is found
- Search area: 15,000 km² new high-probability zone (35°S, 92°E)
- Start date: 30 December 2025
- Duration: Up to 55 search days, weather permitting
- Technology: 12 autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) + new deep-water drones
What’s Different This Time
- New drift modelling from University of Western Australia
- Re-analysis of 2024 satellite “handshake” data
- Previously unsearched “broken ridge” seabed feature
- AI-powered anomaly detection (claims 94 % accuracy on test debris)
Live Reaction – Last Hour Grace Nathan (Voice of the Families spokesperson): “We have waited 4,304 days. This is the first time in years we feel real hope — not just words.”
Transport Minister Anthony Loke (press conference, live): “If the plane is there, Ocean Infinity will find it. No more excuses.”
Ocean Infinity CEO Oliver Plunkett: “We are more confident than ever. The new zone is the strongest probability we’ve ever had.”
Family WhatsApp Group (Leaked Screenshot Going Viral) “Finally. Let’s pray this Christmas brings answers.” – Li (brother of passenger)
X Trends – Malaysia & China (Right Now)
- #MH370Found – 1.1 M posts
- “Ocean Infinity” – 687k
- “30 December” – 412k
Previous Search Failures – Quick Recap
- 2014–2017: Australia-led → 120,000 km² → nothing
- 2018: Ocean Infinity first attempt → 112,000 km² → nothing
- 2022–2024: Multiple mini-searches → debris only
- April 2025: Weather forced suspension after 18 days
What Happens If They Succeed
- $70 million immediate payout
- Wreckage recovery phase begins
- Black boxes → answers on why plane turned back
- Families finally get burial sites
Bottom Line In 26 days, eight autonomous submarines will dive into one of the most remote places on Earth.
For 239 families, Christmas 2025 could be the first one with hope instead of candles.
The ocean has kept its secret for 4,304 days. Starting December 30, it has 55 days left to give it up.
Date: 3 Dec, 2025
