Big task ahead for Ocean Infinity

As Ocean Infinity gets ready for another round of scouring the ocean floor for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 aircraft, aviation experts say the complex mission comes with various factors to consider, including previous data, the technology used, cost and human emotions. Oliver Plunkett, the CEO of the Texan-based marine robotics company, said his team is finalising details of the project and more will be revealed next month. “After a long wait, the Transport Minister’s statement is great news. We look forward to sharing further updates in the new year once we’ve finalised the details and the team gets ready to go,” he said briefly when contacted. On Dec 20, Anthony Loke announced that the Cabinet has agreed in principle to resume the search operation for the ill-fated MH370, more than six years since the last effort was suspended. Assoc Prof Major Dr Mohd Harridon Mohamed Suffian said that evidence gathered so far must be thoroughly validated to ensure the search effort is credible and worthwhile. “An independent review of the data is crucial to offer practical perspectives and validate the methods to be used,” said the aviation search and rescue head of Universiti Kuala Lumpur’s Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology. He urged Ocean Infinity to consider using methods such as Swarm Technology, which deploys multiple underwater vehicles simultaneously.<br/>