By Charles Switzer
2:48pm PST, Feb 27, 2025
Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 Resumes After 11 Years
After more than a decade of mystery, maritime exploration firm Ocean Infinity has officially resumed its search for
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. The Boeing 777 vanished on March 8, 2014, with 239 passengers and crew onboard, sparking one of the greatest aviation mysteries of all time.
Despite previous search efforts covering thousands of square miles, the wreckage has never been located. Malaysian Transport Minister
Anthony Loke confirmed that the government is reviewing the contract with Ocean Infinity but welcomed their "proactiveness" in reviving the search.
Here is everything to know about the new investigation.
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The $70 Million Dollar Gamble: 'No-Find, No-Fee' Deal
The new search mission is operating under a high-stakes agreement: Ocean Infinity will only receive payment if they
find the wreckage. If they locate MH370 within 18 months, they'll receive a $70 million dollar payout. This innovative "no-find, no-fee" arrangement is meant to incentivize efficiency while ensuring Malaysia only pays for results. Loke didn't specify when the search would officially restart, but maritime tracking sites have already spotted Ocean Infinity ships operating in the southern Indian Ocean.
Social Media Reacts: Hope, Skepticism and Conspiracy Theories
The announcement reignited public interest in the case, with social media buzzing with reactions. Many expressed hope that this time, real answers would emerge.
"11 years later, and we're still searching. I hope we finally bring closure to the families," posted aviation analyst @FlightTrackerX.
Others were skeptical, with one X user writing, "They searched for years and found nothing. What makes them think they'll find it now?"
Predictably,
conspiracy theories resurfaced, with some insisting that "MH370 was hijacked and is being hidden."
Clues and Missing Pieces
Despite the mystery surrounding MH370's disappearance, investigators have pieced together some crucial clues. The aircraft deviated from its planned route and made an unexplained turn over the Indian Ocean before losing contact. Over the years, debris — including parts of the wing — washed up on the shores of Tanzania and Mozambique, but the bulk of the wreckage is
still missing. Oceanographers and aviation experts believe the plane's remains are likely deep in the ocean, hidden by shifting currents.
Will This Be the Final Search?
This could be the last opportunity to uncover what really happened to MH370. Previous searches, including a multi-million-dollar effort by Australia, turned up nothing. If Ocean Infinity succeeds, it will finally bring closure to the victims' families and answer one of modern aviation's biggest questions. However, if the search fails, the fate of MH370 may remain an
unsolved enigma, leaving the world to speculate for years to come.
