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Malaysia Reports No Wreckage in Renewed MH370 Search as Families Press for Extension

A $70 million no‑find‑no‑fee deal with Ocean Infinity remains active, with seasonal conditions plus vessel redeployment limiting prospects for a quick restart.

Overview

  • Malaysia’s Air Accident Investigation Bureau said the latest effort produced no confirmed findings, with operations concluding on January 23 after two phases.
  • The campaign logged 28 search days and mapped about 7,571 square kilometers within a broader 15,000‑square‑kilometer target zone, with weather repeatedly disrupting work.
  • Under the agreement, Ocean Infinity is paid only if it locates the wreckage, and the contract runs until June 2026.
  • Voice370 urged Malaysia to approve any request to extend Ocean Infinity’s contract and to offer similar no‑find‑no‑fee terms to other capable firms.
  • Relatives of Chinese passengers said in an open letter they received no briefings after January 15 and reported unanswered approaches to the Transport Ministry, calling for better support and communication.