THE deep-sea exploration company Ocean Infinity has officially concluded its latest search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in the Indian Ocean, having failed to uncover any new information or evidence related to the missing aircraft.
Chief Executive Officer Oliver Plunkett confirmed that the company’s vessel departed the search zone on January 23, marking the end of this phase of operations.
Since embarking on the mission in 2018, Ocean Infinity has spent 151 days at sea, mapping over 140,000 square kilometres of seabed in one of the most extensive underwater searches ever conducted.
“It was important for us to take advantage of every piece of information and data available and go back, but despite all that effort, we haven’t been able to find it,” Plunkett said in a statement posted on the company’s website.
He highlighted the extraordinary scale of the operation, both technologically and geographically, and expressed pride in the team’s dedication and the advanced tools deployed throughout the mission.
“The combination of scientific rigour, automation techniques, robotics, and greater organisational experience meant this search was carried out with a level of precision and speed unimaginable in 2018.
“I hope those around the world for whom this mattered know that, even though we don’t have the outcome we wanted, a large number of people did the very best they could,” Plunkett added.
While the operation did not locate the aircraft, he emphasised that narrowing down the searched areas provides valuable clarity for any future searches.
“If nothing else, we can say with confidence that it isn’t where we looked. That matters — it brings clarity, and it will help those continuing to study the evidence refine their thinking and shape future search strategies,” he said.
Plunkett also expressed gratitude to the families of the passengers and crew, the Malaysian and Australian governments, and the various individuals and companies that supported the operation.
“Ocean Infinity remains committed to the long-term mission of locating the missing aircraft. Although this phase of the search has concluded, our commitment has not. We’re continuing to work with the Malaysian Government in the hope of being able to return when circumstances allow,” he said.
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared from radar on March 8, 2014, while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, carrying 239 passengers and crew, sparking one of the most enduring aviation mysteries in modern history. – March 9, 2026
