Update: One object spotted is 24 meters.
Notes:
The AMSA is coordinating the southern corridor search with assistance from NZ and USA.
the centre received satellite imagery of objects possible related to MH370.
RCC Australia received an expert assessment this morning.
The images were captured by satellite.
Assessment was provided by the AGO as possible indication of debris south of the search area.
In the vicinity of the search area defined and searched.
further images are expected after commercial satellites are redirected.
4 aircraft directed to locate the objects.
An Orion arrived at 1:50pm this afternoon, with 3 more later today include a US Poseidon which should be on scene now.
All aircraft will be on scene by 8pm.
A C130 will drop data marker bouys to assist drift modelling.
A merchant ship will arrive at 6pm today alerted on monday.
A warship is some days away HMS Success.
AMSA will continue the search with all available ships and aircraft.
weather is moderate but there is poor visibility.
Indistinct objects. Reasonable size, awash with water. Large size. 24m in size. A smaller size. and a number of other in the "general area".
From another site:
- They may not be the aircraft
- Possible debris south of the search area
- Further images are expected soon from commercial satellites
- 4 aircraft are participating in the new search
- RAAF Orion is in the area
- 3 more are on the way (USN P-8)
- One more Orion
- NZ Orion is on the way
- RAAF C-130 is dropping data marker buoys (drift modeling)
- Merchant ship in area
- HMS Success is en-route but several days out
- Searching for all signs of the missing aircraft
- Weather conditions are poor (fog)
- Objects may not be the aircraft
- Objects are credible, but not distinct
