Malaysia Set to Restart MH370 Search: Ocean Infinity Announces Seabed Mapping Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR – The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared more than a decade ago en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, is set to recommence. This renewed effort marks the end of December 2025 and has been announced by Malaysia’s transport ministry.

According to reports cited in this article, Ocean Infinity will begin its seabed mapping operation on December 30th. The process will employ robotic vessels for a period spanning approximately 55 days. While officials have not disclosed precise coordinates, the search focus is expected to be limited to areas assessed as most promising based on current analysis.

The initial disappearance of MH30 was detected from civilian radar on March 8, 2014, after it had deviated from its planned route and last been seen on military radar at 2:14 a.m. local time heading west over the Strait of Malacca before losing contact about 30 minutes later.

The Boeing 777-transported aircraft tragically carried 239 people, including crew members primarily based in Malaysia and passengers from numerous countries worldwide – predominantly China with significant representation also from Australia, Canada, France, Indonesia, Iran, New Zealand, Russia, Taiwan, Ukraine, and the United States. The identities of those onboard remain unknown.

Family members expressed relief at confirmation of this continuation effort, echoing sentiments like that of Danica Weeks (Australia) whose husband was aboard MH370: “incredibly grateful that the Malaysian government has committed to continuing the search.” Closure remains a primary concern for international families affected by this enduring mystery.

The current operation is conducted under an arrangement where Ocean Infinity would receive funding only if the wreckage is located, aligning with agreements established previously. Malaysia’s transport minister had indicated earlier in 2025 that the initial phase concluded after about six weeks due to unsuitable conditions for offshore work.

While debris confirmation surfaced following MH370’s disappearance later confirmed by the Malaysian government, no major wreckage field or human remains have been definitively found despite extensive multinational searches since March 8th, 2014. Compelling new evidence necessitates reopening investigations according to prior official statements from Malaysia regarding this ongoing matter.

Ocean Infinity aims to complete its mission before year-end in accordance with their agreement terms.