Malaysia extends Ocean Infinity contract to keep MH370 wreck search running through June 2027

Malaysia has extended its contract with deep-sea specialist Ocean Infinity for another year to continue the search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the Indian Ocean. The extension is set to run until 30 June 2027, reflecting the government’s commitment to provide closure for families.

Discovered 2026-06-29T01:25:31.869783-07:00 | 2026-06-29T01:25:31.869783-07:00

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  • Keeps the MH370 deep-sea exploration program on the critical path, with Malaysia extending Ocean Infinity’s search contract through [30 June 2027].
  • The continued search underscores persistent, long-duration accountability and evidence-gathering efforts tied to one of aviation’s most consequential disappearances.
  • Sets a clear funding and timeline signal for future exploration focus areas, which affects how quickly remains can be located and verified for next of kin.

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