The Australian Hydro-meteorologist offered to do a reconnaissance for 17,500 dollars. According to news.com.au, ATSB confirmed it had the relevant archival satellite images, but no one had been engaged to examine them.
Meanwhile, over 670 square kilometres of the seafloor have already been searched. GO Phoenix is expected to arrive for its first port call at Fremantle on Tuesday to be resupplied. Fugro Discovery currently is on 36-hour sea trials following minor reconfiguration work. Тhe vessel will proceed to the search area on Wednesday.