A report into the flight MH370 disaster is understood to recommend real-time tracking of aircraft. Source: AAP
THE search for missing Malaysia Airlines plane MH370 is being scaled back, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has announced.
He says 52 days after the plane disappeared with 239 people on board, the search is now entering a "new phase" focused on searching the ocean floor.
It is now "highly unlikely" that any aircraft debris will be found on the ocean's surface, he says.
"By this stage, 52 days into the search, most material would have become waterlogged and sunk," he told reporters.
He acknowledged the "tremendous work" of air crews from eight nations who have contributed to the air search.
The Bluefin-21 will continue to be used in the operation, Mr Abbott said.
However, an intensified search will involve different technology.
"In particular, using specialised sidescan sonar equipment towed behind ships to scan the seabed for evidence of aircraft wreckage," the prime minister said.
The Australian government, in consultation with the Malaysian government, would be willing to engage one or more commercial companies to undertake the work, he said.
He said that would cost an estimated $60 million and Australia would seek contributions from other nations.
It will take some weeks to put in place the new contract arrangements for the underwater search.
In the meantime, teams of vessels from Australia, Malaysia and China will continue operations and an Australian aircraft will be on standby in case wreckage is found.
Mr Abbott said the new phase of the search will involve a "thorough" analysis of the probable impact zone - roughly 700km by 80km.
He reiterated Australia's pledge to do everything possible to find the plane.
"I want the families to know, I want the world to know, that Australia will not shirk its responsibilities in this area," the prime minister said.
"We will do everything we humanly can, everything we reasonably can, to solve this mystery."
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