MH370: Government in "detailed discussions" with Malaysian firms over deployment of assets in new search phase


A map showing MH370's route after it deviated its flight path and ended in the southern Indian Ocean. - Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: The Goverment is in "detailed discussions" with Malaysian companies such as SapuraKencana Petroleum, Petronas and DefTech regarding the deployment of specialised assets in the new deepwater search phase for MH370, said acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.

These assets include autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), side-scan sonar and remotely operated vehicles (ROV).

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