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Marine Scientist - keen on exploration, archaeology, history, astrobiology, oceanography, climate, technology, military, aerospace & universal mysteries 🌟🌎🌱

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Statement from Malaysian Govt to update families today via Facebook

www.facebook.com/groups/49568...

08.03.2026 09:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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MH370 Families statement on 12th Anniversary #MH370 via Facebook

www.facebook.com/MH370Families

08.03.2026 09:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Families of MH370 victims call for search extension, 12 years after Malaysia Airlines jet vanished Families of those onboard urge Malaysian government to extend contract with deep-sea exploration firm Families of those aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on Sunday urged the Malaysian government to extend a contract it signed with deep-sea exploration firm Ocean Infinity to continue a search for the aircraft that disappeared 12 years ago. The Boeing 777 was carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew when it vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on 8 March, 2014, becoming one of the world’s enduring aviation mysteries. Continue reading...

Families of MH370 victims call for search extension, 12 years after Malaysia Airlines jet vanished

08.03.2026 06:07 πŸ‘ 59 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Families of flight MH370 passengers urge Malaysia to extend search Families of those aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on Sunday urged the Malaysian government to extend a contract it signed with deep-sea exploration firm ​Ocean Infinity to continue a search for the aircraft that disappeared 12 β€Œyears ago.

Families of flight MH370 passengers urge Malaysia to extend search reut.rs/4svKfBB

08.03.2026 04:50 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
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Latest photos of the sanctioned Russian LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz in Mediterranean, after being hit by USVs (surface drones). Still floating but a complete loss for Russia.

04.03.2026 08:41 πŸ‘ 437 πŸ” 85 πŸ’¬ 32 πŸ“Œ 17
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#Armada8606 has shifted in closer to Vung Tau, Vietnam now working shallow waters moving slowly in < 50m depth. Joining #MH370 search now unlikely this season.

www.mh370-caption.net/index.php/ar...

03.03.2026 08:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cape Leeuwin - Wikipedia

I'm confused by your comment as Cape Leeuwin is located on SW tip of Western Australia and is not part of Wharton Basin?

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Le...

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wharton...

02.03.2026 07:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Armada8606 location in sonar calibration area ~240NM SW from Vung Tau, Vietnam working in 1500m to 500m. Sadly getting too late in season for any more #MH370 searching.

02.03.2026 00:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Is the Strait of Hormuz Open? | What Impact Will This Have on Shipping? | Hormuz Data | US Sealift
Is the Strait of Hormuz Open? | What Impact Will This Have on Shipping? | Hormuz Data | US Sealift YouTube video by What's Going on With Shipping?

Is the Strait of Hormuz Open? | What Impact Will This Have on Shipping? ... youtu.be/wck_88OaQX8?... via @YouTube

01.03.2026 02:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#MarineTraffic is showing oil tankers (red icons) have now reduced around Strait of Hormuz area during #IranConflict

www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/...

01.03.2026 02:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ChatGPT - Tanker Damage in Hormuz Shared via ChatGPT

Have any oil or LPG tankers been hit & damaged yet in Strait of Hormuz area during current 2026 #IranConflict?
(#ChatGPT public analysis)

chatgpt.com/share/69a39a...

01.03.2026 01:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Is...

01.03.2026 01:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Strait of Hormuz - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_...

01.03.2026 01:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Airspace from Iran to Israel clear of all commercial air traffic while many oil tankers (orange arrows) still transiting Strait of Hormuz area as shipping will take more time to clear if needed #IranConflict

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vesselfinder.com?p=IRHOR001

01.03.2026 01:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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New search proposed for missing #MH370 flight 1100km off WA coastline - US businessman Randy Rolston has identifying 1000 km2 possible crash location as he proposes a targeted search of 10 nautical mile strip in the mid-Indian Ocean off Coral Bay WA.

www.news.com.au/travel/trave...

28.02.2026 08:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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ex USNS Titan (T-AGOS-15) then NOAAS Ka'imimoana (R 333)

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USNS_Ti...

22.02.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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RV Ocean Titan provides platform for survey & science applications with silent running capabilities, a sonar gondola enabling surveys at higher speeds. She has extended cruising capabilities, large lab area, diesel electric propulsion & is Ice Class C.

psgllc.com/vessels/ocea...

22.02.2026 09:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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RV Ocean Titan departed Fremantle yesterday is equipped with 4500m AUV & ROV. No destination on VesselFinder yet. Fremantle Ports shows next port as Colombo (Sri Lanka) but seems to be heading WSW from Rottnest Island not NW towards Colombo?

vesselfinder.com?imo=8835231

22.02.2026 09:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Armada8606 has departed Vung Tau, Vietnam with destination set to Port of Jurong in Singapore (SGJUR) #MH370

vesselfinder.com/?imo=9980784

20.02.2026 14:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

JL-M, β€˜Mr Caption’, isn’t a reliable source. He’s simply guessing.
As Ben says, A86-06 would be the more likely candidate to take up the search. However, to pick up as A86-05 left off requires 3x AUV & tech crew availability in Vung Tau.
Note also, in its Vard handover state A86-06 is -05’s twin.

07.02.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
ARMADA 86 06, Offshore Support Vessel - Details and current position - IMO 9980784 - VesselFinder Vessel ARMADA 86 06 (IMO 9980784, MMSI 563307700) is a Offshore Support Vessel built in 2025 and currently sailing under the flag of Singapore.

I don't think A8604 will be involved in next phase MH370 search unless another Armada vessel is going to meet up in Port Louis for AUV container garage transfers. I'm watchin A8606 still at Vung tau to see if the do some more sea trials or AUV testing soon...

www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/deta...

07.02.2026 13:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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NOAA to map critical mineral deposits in deep waters off American Samoa NOAA’s National Ocean Service announced today a new hydrographic survey project to map and characterize more than 30,000 square nautical miles of federal waters off American Samoa. This project is par...

Just announced 🌊πŸ§ͺ

Upcoming deep-sea surveys in American Samoa (via NOAA contractor, NV5); mobilization ~Feb 2026

Public deliverables include: bathy maps, photo/ video, and biological + geological samples

26.01.2026 19:50 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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Highway to Hell: 10km of major Perth highway to shut for AC/DC covers concert Ten slow-moving trucks topped with bands will take over Canning Highway in March – 40 years after Bon Scott’s death

www.theguardian.com/music/2019/o...

07.02.2026 10:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Steve`n`Seagulls - You Shook Me All Night Long (Official Video)
Steve`n`Seagulls - You Shook Me All Night Long (Official Video) YouTube video by SteveNSeagullsVEVO

Steve`n`Seagulls played at 'Highway to Hell' a fantastic concert along Canning Hwy, Perth in 2020

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZS1...

07.02.2026 10:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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P or C ?

07.02.2026 08:33 πŸ‘ 98 πŸ” 47 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1
Thunderstruck by Steve'n'Seagulls (LIVE)
Thunderstruck by Steve'n'Seagulls (LIVE) YouTube video by Steve β€œSteve'n'Seagulls” Seagulls

Or Finnish 'hill billy' version of Thunderstruck by Steve'n'Seagulls (LIVE) ?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4Ao...

07.02.2026 09:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
2CELLOS - Thunderstruck [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
2CELLOS - Thunderstruck [OFFICIAL VIDEO] YouTube video by 2CELLOS

2CELLOS - Thunderstruck by ACDC is one of my favourites

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT3S...

07.02.2026 09:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Flight-capable Airwolf helicopter modified Bell 222 fitted with fake "turbojet" engines & intakes, in-air refueling nozzle, retractable machine guns & retractable rocket launcher "ADF Pod" on belly that could rotate 180 Β° for side targets.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airwolf...

07.02.2026 09:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Q: β€œWhy is the president bothered that they're investigating Bill Clinton and his Epstein ties?”

Leavitt: β€œI think that the president has respect for…Bill Clinton. He said yesterday himself they've shared a good relationship, and that's what he was reiterating in that NBC interview.”

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