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Ocean Infinity Confirms MH370 Search Restart as Vessel Heads for Southern Indian Ocean

Malaysia will lead official communications for a mission deploying autonomous submersibles from the vessel Armada 86 05.

Overview

  • Ocean Infinity said it is resuming the hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 with the backing of the Malaysian government.
  • The company stated that all formal updates on the operation will come from Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport.
  • Marine tracking shows the 86‑meter Armada 86 05 left an anchorage near the port of Kwinana on December 23 en route to the search area off Western Australia.
  • The active phase of seabed scanning is expected to begin on December 30, according to official and media reports.
  • The ship serves as a launch platform for autonomous underwater vehicles designed to map the deep ocean floor, following earlier 2025 efforts that paused in April due to the off‑season.