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Volunteers of the "3 E" (Eastern Environnement and Economy) association — usually in charge of costal cleaning — search for more potential plane debris and items on the shore in Saint-Andre, Reunion Island, on July 31, 2015.

Volunteers of the “3 E” (Eastern Environnement and Economy) association — usually in charge of costal cleaning — search for more potential plane debris and items on the shore in Saint-Andre, Reunion Island, on July 31, 2015.  (Ouissem Gombra, AFP/Getty Images)

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A boy looks at a painting of the missing Flight MH370 aircraft at the viewing gallery of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang, outside Kuala Lumpur, on May 23, 2014

A boy looks at a painting of the missing Flight MH370 aircraft at the viewing gallery of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang, outside Kuala Lumpur, on May 23, 2014  (Shamshahrin Shamsudin / EPA)

People walk past a billboard in support of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 as Chinese relatives of passengers on the missing flight have a meeting at the Metro Park Hotel in Beijing on April 23.

People walk past a billboard in support of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 as Chinese relatives of passengers on the missing flight have a meeting at the Metro Park Hotel in Beijing on April 23.  (Wang Zhao, AFP/Getty Images)

A man stands in front of a billboard in support of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 as Chinese relatives of passengers on the flight have a meeting at the Metro Park Hotel in Beijing on April 23.

A man stands in front of a billboard in support of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 as Chinese relatives of passengers on the flight have a meeting at the Metro Park Hotel in Beijing on April 23.  (Wang Zhao, AFP/Getty Images)

A Chinese Ilyushin IL-76 aircraft prepares to fly out from Perth International Airport on April 16 to help in the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.

A Chinese Ilyushin IL-76 aircraft prepares to fly out from Perth International Airport on April 16 to help in the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.  (Greg Wood, AFP/Getty Images)

Retired Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston attends a press conference to update the media with the latest information on missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 on April 14 in Perth, Australia.

Retired Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston attends a press conference to update the media with the latest information on missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 on April 14 in Perth, Australia.  (Pool / Getty Images)

Lieutenant Timothy McAlevey of the Royal New Zealand Airforce pilots the P-3K2-Orion aircraft during the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 over the Indian Ocean on April 13.

Lieutenant Timothy McAlevey of the Royal New Zealand Airforce pilots the P-3K2-Orion aircraft during the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 over the Indian Ocean on April 13.  (Pool / Getty Images)

Seen from the Royal New Zealand Airforce P-3K2-Orion aircraft, the Australian ship HMAS Perth is guided into position by the RNZAF aircraft to recover a red object during the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the Indian Ocean on April 13.

Seen from the Royal New Zealand Airforce P-3K2-Orion aircraft, the Australian ship HMAS Perth is guided into position by the RNZAF aircraft to recover a red object during the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the Indian Ocean on April 13.  (Pool / Getty Images)

Malaysian Minister of Defense and Acting Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein answers questions as he provides an update on missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on April 13.

Malaysian Minister of Defense and Acting Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein answers questions as he provides an update on missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on April 13.  (Mohd Rasfan, AFP/Getty Images)

A handout image released by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority in Canberra, Australia, on April 13 shows the current and past planned search areas in the Indian Ocean for the wreckage of Flight MH370.

A handout image released by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority in Canberra, Australia, on April 13 shows the current and past planned search areas in the Indian Ocean for the wreckage of Flight MH370.  (Handout / EPA)

LSA Joel Young is lowered into the water of the Indian Ocean, from HMAS Toowoomba's S-70B-2 Seahawk helicopter, to retrieve possible debris of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean.

LSA Joel Young is lowered into the water of the Indian Ocean, from HMAS Toowoomba’s S-70B-2 Seahawk helicopter, to retrieve possible debris of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean.  (Chris Beerens, AFP/Getty Images)

Peoples Liberation Army Navy Liaison Officer Commander Lin Wan from Luyang II class Guided Missile Destroyer HAIKOU (DDG-171) boards HMAS Success for a liaison visit in the southern Indian Ocean during the search for missing Malaysia Airways Flight MH370. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said he is "very confident" that signals detected in the search for Flight MH370 are from the aircraft's black box, whose batteries are waning fast more than a month after the plane vanished.

Peoples Liberation Army Navy Liaison Officer Commander Lin Wan from Luyang II class Guided Missile Destroyer HAIKOU (DDG-171) boards HMAS Success for a liaison visit in the southern Indian Ocean during the search for missing Malaysia Airways Flight MH370. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said he is “very confident” that signals detected in the search for Flight MH370 are from the aircraft’s black box, whose batteries are waning fast more than a month after the plane vanished.  (Julianne Cropley, AFP/Getty Images/Australian Defense)

Lieutenant Raina Taggart uses the range finder binoculars to gauge the distance to HMAS Success from the starboard bridge wing of HMAS Toowoomba prior to conducting a Replenishment at Sea during the search for the missing Malaysia Airways Flight MH370.

Lieutenant Raina Taggart uses the range finder binoculars to gauge the distance to HMAS Success from the starboard bridge wing of HMAS Toowoomba prior to conducting a Replenishment at Sea during the search for the missing Malaysia Airways Flight MH370.  (Chris Beerens, AFP/Getty Images)

A handout photo taken on April 4, 2014 and released on April 7 by the Australian Defense shows Able Seaman Marine Technician Trent Goodman keeping lookout onboard HMAS Success during the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.

A handout photo taken on April 4, 2014 and released on April 7 by the Australian Defense shows Able Seaman Marine Technician Trent Goodman keeping lookout onboard HMAS Success during the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.  (Abis Julianne Cropley, AFP/Getty Images)

A handout photo taken April 4, 2014, and released April 7 shows the HMAS Success readying a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat near dusk after a reported sighting of potential debris in the vicinity during the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean.

A handout photo taken April 4, 2014, and released April 7 shows the HMAS Success readying a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat near dusk after a reported sighting of potential debris in the vicinity during the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean.  (David Connolly, AFP/Getty Images)

A handout photo taken on April 5, 2014 and released on April 7 by the Australian Defense shows Commander James Lybrand, Mission Commander on the Australian Defense Vessel Ocean Shield, watching as Mike Unzicker from Phoenix International monitors the feed from the towed pinger locator during the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean.

A handout photo taken on April 5, 2014 and released on April 7 by the Australian Defense shows Commander James Lybrand, Mission Commander on the Australian Defense Vessel Ocean Shield, watching as Mike Unzicker from Phoenix International monitors the feed from the towed pinger locator during the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean.  (Bradley Darvill, AFP/Getty Images)

Angus Houston, head of the Joint Agency Coordination Center leading the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, points to a graphic of the search area during a media conference in Perth on April 7.

Angus Houston, head of the Joint Agency Coordination Center leading the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, points to a graphic of the search area during a media conference in Perth on April 7.  (Greg Wood, AFP/Getty Images)

A Chinese relative cries as she leaves after offering prayers for passengers onboard missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on April 6.

A Chinese relative cries as she leaves after offering prayers for passengers onboard missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on April 6.  (Mohd Rasfan, AFP/Getty Images)

A handout photo taken on April 4, 2014, and released on April 5 by Australian Defence shows the towed pinger locator being towed by Australian DefenSe Vessel Ocean Shield.

A handout photo taken on April 4, 2014, and released on April 5 by Australian Defence shows the towed pinger locator being towed by Australian DefenSe Vessel Ocean Shield.  (Lsis Bradley Darvill, AFP/Getty Images)

A ground crew member from the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force signals to a P3 Orion pilot at RAAF base Pearce in Perth, Australia, on April 2.

A ground crew member from the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force signals to a P3 Orion pilot at RAAF base Pearce in Perth, Australia, on April 2.  (Paul Kane / Getty Images)

A Chinese relative of passengers from missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 prays before a meeting at the Metro Park Lido Hotel in Beijing on March 31.

A Chinese relative of passengers from missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 prays before a meeting at the Metro Park Lido Hotel in Beijing on March 31.  (Wang Zhao, AFP/Getty Images)

A small boat sails in front of the HMAS Success while searching for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on March 31.

A small boat sails in front of the HMAS Success while searching for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on March 31.  (Rob Griffith, AFP/Getty Images)

Royal New Zealand Air Force P3 Orion co-pilot Brett McKenzie flies the plane while searching for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 over the Indian Ocean on March 31.

Royal New Zealand Air Force P3 Orion co-pilot Brett McKenzie flies the plane while searching for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 over the Indian Ocean on March 31.  (Rob Griffith, AFP/Getty Images)

A picture taken off a computer monitor aboard a Royal New Zealand P3 Orion shows a piece of unknown debris floating just under the water as the search continues for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on March 31.

A picture taken off a computer monitor aboard a Royal New Zealand P3 Orion shows a piece of unknown debris floating just under the water as the search continues for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on March 31.  (ROB GRIFFITH / AFP/Getty Images)

A Royal New Zealand Air Force P3 Orion crew has a briefing prior to departing for the search area to help find the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 on March 31.

A Royal New Zealand Air Force P3 Orion crew has a briefing prior to departing for the search area to help find the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 on March 31.  (Pool / Getty Images)

Messagse from school children to Chinese relatives of passengers on the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in Beijing.

Messagse from school children to Chinese relatives of passengers on the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in Beijing.  (MARK RALSTON / AFP/Getty Images)

Kimi Raikkonen of Finland drives during practice for the Malaysia Formula One Grand Prix.

Kimi Raikkonen of Finland drives during practice for the Malaysia Formula One Grand Prix.  (Clive Mason / Getty Images)

A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force AP-3C Orion arrives back at base near Perth.

A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force AP-3C Orion arrives back at base near Perth.  (ROB GRIFFITH / AFP/Getty Images)

Students hold a vigil for passengers of the missing Malaysia Airline flight MH370 in Lianyungang, China, on March 25.

Students hold a vigil for passengers of the missing Malaysia Airline flight MH370 in Lianyungang, China, on March 25.  (AFP / AFP/Getty Images)

Students hold a vigil for passengers of the missing Malaysia Airline flight MH370 in Lianyungang, China, on March 25.

Students hold a vigil for passengers of the missing Malaysia Airline flight MH370 in Lianyungang, China, on March 25.  (AFP / AFP/Getty Images)

Crew members look outside windows from a Malaysian Air Force CN235 aircraft during a search and rescue operation to find the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 plane over the Strait of Malacca on March 15.

Crew members look outside windows from a Malaysian Air Force CN235 aircraft during a search and rescue operation to find the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 plane over the Strait of Malacca on March 15.  (Mohd Rasfan, AFP/Getty Images)

Perak Island is seen from a Malaysian Air Force CN235 aircraft during a search and rescue (SAR) operation to find the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 plane over the Strait of Malacca.

Perak Island is seen from a Malaysian Air Force CN235 aircraft during a search and rescue (SAR) operation to find the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 plane over the Strait of Malacca.  (MOHD RASFAN / AFP/Getty Images)

Royal Malaysian Air Force Navigator captain, Izam Fareq Hassan (R) and pilot major Ahmad Shazwan Mohammed (L) show locations on a map during a search and rescue operation to find the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

Royal Malaysian Air Force Navigator captain, Izam Fareq Hassan (R) and pilot major Ahmad Shazwan Mohammed (L) show locations on a map during a search and rescue operation to find the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.  (MOHD RASFAN / AFP/Getty Images)

Minister of Transport Hishamuddin Hussein (C), Director General of the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) Azharuddin Abdul Rahman (L) and MAS Group CEO Ahmad Jauhari Yahya (R) react to a question from the floor during a press conference as the search for missing Malaysian airline MH370 expands.

Minister of Transport Hishamuddin Hussein (C), Director General of the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) Azharuddin Abdul Rahman (L) and MAS Group CEO Ahmad Jauhari Yahya (R) react to a question from the floor during a press conference as the search for missing Malaysian airline MH370 expands.  (Rahman Roslan / Getty Images)

Members of the public, MAS staff, and politicians pray as the search for missing Malaysian airline MH370 expands to the Indian Ocean.

Members of the public, MAS staff, and politicians pray as the search for missing Malaysian airline MH370 expands to the Indian Ocean.  (Rahman Roslan / Getty Images)

A relative of passengers of a missing Malaysia Airlines plane rests on a chair at a hotel meeting room in Beijing, China.

A relative of passengers of a missing Malaysia Airlines plane rests on a chair at a hotel meeting room in Beijing, China.  (ROLEX DELA PENA / EPA)

Indonesian Air Force personnel aboard an Indonesian Air Force military surveillance aircraft over the Malacca Strait, a sea passageway between Indonesia and Malaysia, while searching for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 plane.

Indonesian Air Force personnel aboard an Indonesian Air Force military surveillance aircraft over the Malacca Strait, a sea passageway between Indonesia and Malaysia, while searching for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 plane.  (INDONESIAN AIR FORCE / AFP/Getty Images)

Malaysian Muslims offer prayers for passengers of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 plane at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Malaysian Muslims offer prayers for passengers of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 plane at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.  (MOHD RASFAN / AFP/Getty Images)

Workers spray a Vietnam Air Force Russian-made MI-17 helicopter at an airport in Ca Mau city after a search operation for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 plane over the U Minh jungle in southern province of Ca Mau.

Workers spray a Vietnam Air Force Russian-made MI-17 helicopter at an airport in Ca Mau city after a search operation for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 plane over the U Minh jungle in southern province of Ca Mau.  (DUY KHOI / AFP/Getty Images)

This picture taken aboard a Vietnam Air Force Russian-made MI-17 helicopter shows a crew member (R) and a coast guard officer during a search operation for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 plane over the U Minh jungle in southern province of Ca Mau.

This picture taken aboard a Vietnam Air Force Russian-made MI-17 helicopter shows a crew member (R) and a coast guard officer during a search operation for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 plane over the U Minh jungle in southern province of Ca Mau.  (BAO MINH / AFP/Getty Images)

Navy personnel participating in the search and rescue operations, approximately 380 nautical miles (700 kms) north of Singapore, in the South China Sea for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

Navy personnel participating in the search and rescue operations, approximately 380 nautical miles (700 kms) north of Singapore, in the South China Sea for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.  (SINGAPORE NAVY / AFP/Getty Images)

China's Premier Li Keqiang waves as arriving a press conference after the closing session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China.

China’s Premier Li Keqiang waves as arriving a press conference after the closing session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China.  (Feng Li / Getty Images)

Sgt. Zulhelmi Hassan (R) and Sgt. Zul Fahmy (L) of the Malaysian Air Forces close the door for a search and rescue mission flight in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Sgt. Zulhelmi Hassan (R) and Sgt. Zul Fahmy (L) of the Malaysian Air Forces close the door for a search and rescue mission flight in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  (Rahman Roslan / Getty Images)

People write a message for the passengers of the missing Malaysian Airline plane, on a banner at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

People write a message for the passengers of the missing Malaysian Airline plane, on a banner at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.  (MAK REMISSA / EPA)

Malaysian Defense Minister and acting Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein (C), accompanied by Department Civil Aviation Director General Azharuddin Abdul Rahman (L), and Malaysian Airlines Group CEO Ahmad Jauhari Yahya (R), answers questions during a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, in Sepang, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Malaysian Defense Minister and acting Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein (C), accompanied by Department Civil Aviation Director General Azharuddin Abdul Rahman (L), and Malaysian Airlines Group CEO Ahmad Jauhari Yahya (R), answers questions during a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, in Sepang, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  (Shamshahrin Shamsudin/ EPA)

This picture taken aboard a Vietnamese Air Force Russian-made MI-171 helicopter shows a crew member checking a map during a search over the southern Vietnamese waters off Vietnam's island Phu Quoc on March 11.

This picture taken aboard a Vietnamese Air Force Russian-made MI-171 helicopter shows a crew member checking a map during a search over the southern Vietnamese waters off Vietnam’s island Phu Quoc on March 11.  (Hoang Dinh Nam, AFP/Getty Images)

This picture taken aboard a Vietnamese Air Force's Russian-made MI-171 helicopter shows Vietnam Air Force Deputy Commander General Do Minh Tuan looking out from a door during a search flight over the southern Vietnamese waters off Vietnam's island Phu Quoc on March 11.

This picture taken aboard a Vietnamese Air Force’s Russian-made MI-171 helicopter shows Vietnam Air Force Deputy Commander General Do Minh Tuan looking out from a door during a search flight over the southern Vietnamese waters off Vietnam’s island Phu Quoc on March 11.  (Hoang Dinh Nam, AFP/Getty Images)

Director General of Malaysian Immigration Aloyah Mamat addresses the media during a press conference near Kuala Lumpur International Airport on March 11.

Director General of Malaysian Immigration Aloyah Mamat addresses the media during a press conference near Kuala Lumpur International Airport on March 11.  (Manan Vatsyayana, AFP/Getty Images)

This picture taken aboard a Vietnamese Air Force's Russian-made MI-171 helicopter shows a crew member scanning the waters below during a search over the southern Vietnamese waters off Vietnam's island Phu Quoc on March 11.

This picture taken aboard a Vietnamese Air Force’s Russian-made MI-171 helicopter shows a crew member scanning the waters below during a search over the southern Vietnamese waters off Vietnam’s island Phu Quoc on March 11.  (Hoang Dinh Nam, AFP/Getty Images)

An Indonesian Navy pilot conducts an aerial search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in the waters bordering Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand on March 10.

An Indonesian Navy pilot conducts an aerial search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in the waters bordering Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand on March 10.  (Atar Atar, AFP/Getty Images)

A resident reads a newspaper with reports about the missing Malaysia Airlines flight in Beijing on March 10, 2014.

A resident reads a newspaper with reports about the missing Malaysia Airlines flight in Beijing on March 10, 2014.  (AFP/Getty Images)

This picture taken March 8 shows an aerial view of an oil slick taken from a Vietnamese Air Force aircraft taking part in a search mission for a missing Malaysia Airlines aircraft, somewhere between Malaysia's east coast and southern Vietnam.

This picture taken March 8 shows an aerial view of an oil slick taken from a Vietnamese Air Force aircraft taking part in a search mission for a missing Malaysia Airlines aircraft, somewhere between Malaysia’s east coast and southern Vietnam.  (AFP/Getty Images)

A helicopter arrives on the rescue ship Haixun-31 of the China Maritime Safety Administration at the port during a brief stop for supplies in Sanya.

A helicopter arrives on the rescue ship Haixun-31 of the China Maritime Safety Administration at the port during a brief stop for supplies in Sanya.  (Gu Feng/ EPA)

A handout picture provided by Malaysian Maritime Agency shows search and rescue operations for a missing Malaysian Airlines flight off the coast of Malaysia.

A handout picture provided by Malaysian Maritime Agency shows search and rescue operations for a missing Malaysian Airlines flight off the coast of Malaysia.  (Malaysian Maritime Agency/Handout / EPA)

An undated handout picture from a family photo album provided by the Siregar Family shows Firman Chandra Siregar (C) posing with his brother and sisters at an undisclosed location. Firman Chandra Siregar is one of 239 people on board of missing Malaysia Airline plane.

An undated handout picture from a family photo album provided by the Siregar Family shows Firman Chandra Siregar (C) posing with his brother and sisters at an undisclosed location. Firman Chandra Siregar is one of 239 people on board of missing Malaysia Airline plane.  (Siregar Family/handout/EPA)

A handout photo from Taiwan's Fo Guang Shan Monastery shows Taiwanese Buddhist nuns and monks and Malaysian monks praying for those on board the missing Malaysian Airlines' aircraft.

A handout photo from Taiwan’s Fo Guang Shan Monastery shows Taiwanese Buddhist nuns and monks and Malaysian monks praying for those on board the missing Malaysian Airlines’ aircraft.  (Fo Guang Shan Monastery handout / EPA)

The MSA ship Haixun-31 of China's Maritime Safety Administration leaves the port after a brief stop for supplies.

The MSA ship Haixun-31 of China’s Maritime Safety Administration leaves the port after a brief stop for supplies.  (Gu Feng / EPA)

A picture taken by personel of a Vietnamese search aircraft and made available by Tienphong.vn shows what is believed to be a piece of debris of missing Malaysia Airlines airplane at an undisclosed location.

A picture taken by personel of a Vietnamese search aircraft and made available by Tienphong.vn shows what is believed to be a piece of debris of missing Malaysia Airlines airplane at an undisclosed location.  ( Tienphong.vn/Handout/ EPA)

Malaysian Defence Minister and acting Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein (2-L) speaks during a press conference at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia, on March 9.

Malaysian Defence Minister and acting Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein (2-L) speaks during a press conference at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia, on March 9.  (Ahmad Yusni/EPA)

Residents look at ships anchored at a local naval base at Phu Quoc island, in the waters of southern Vietnam, where a Malaysian Airlines jet was presumed lost.

Residents look at ships anchored at a local naval base at Phu Quoc island, in the waters of southern Vietnam, where a Malaysian Airlines jet was presumed lost.  (LE QUANG NHAT / AFP/Getty Images)

Residents look at ships anchored at a local naval base at Phu Quoc island, in the waters of southern Vietnam, where a Malaysian Airlines jet was presumed lost.

Residents look at ships anchored at a local naval base at Phu Quoc island, in the waters of southern Vietnam, where a Malaysian Airlines jet was presumed lost.  (LE QUANG NHAT / AFP/Getty Images)

A Vietnam coast guard ship is seen anchored at a local naval base at Phu Quoc island, in the waters of southern Vietnam, where a Malaysian Airlines jet was presumed lost.

A Vietnam coast guard ship is seen anchored at a local naval base at Phu Quoc island, in the waters of southern Vietnam, where a Malaysian Airlines jet was presumed lost.  (LE QUANG NHAT / AFP/Getty Images)

A fisherman works on his boat near a local naval base at Phu Quoc island, in the waters of southern Vietnam, where a Malaysian Airlines jet was presumed lost.

A fisherman works on his boat near a local naval base at Phu Quoc island, in the waters of southern Vietnam, where a Malaysian Airlines jet was presumed lost.  (Le Quang Nhat/ AFP/Getty Images)

Sarah Nor, 55, the mother of 34-year-old Norliakmar Hamid, a passenger on a missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200 plane, talks on a mobile phone at her house in Kuala Lumpur.

Sarah Nor, 55, the mother of 34-year-old Norliakmar Hamid, a passenger on a missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200 plane, talks on a mobile phone at her house in Kuala Lumpur.  (Mohd Rasfan/ AFP/Getty Images)

A relative of Norliakmar Hamid and Razahan Zamani, passengers on a missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200 plane, cries at their house in Kuala Lumpur.

A relative of Norliakmar Hamid and Razahan Zamani, passengers on a missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200 plane, cries at their house in Kuala Lumpur.  (Mohd Rasfan/ AFP/Getty Images)

Family members look at a wedding album of Norliakmar Hamid and Razahan Zamani, passengers on a missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200 plane in Kuala Lumpur.

Family members look at a wedding album of Norliakmar Hamid and Razahan Zamani, passengers on a missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200 plane in Kuala Lumpur.  (Mohd Rasfan/ AFP/Getty Images)

Chinese police stand beside the arrival board showing the flight MH370 (top-red) at the Beijing Airport after news of the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200 plane disappeared.

Chinese police stand beside the arrival board showing the flight MH370 (top-red) at the Beijing Airport after news of the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200 plane disappeared.  (Mark Ralston / AFP/Getty Images)

A woman displays the driver's licence of a friend who may be a passenger on board the missing Malaysia Airlines flight at a hotel in Beijing.

A woman displays the driver’s licence of a friend who may be a passenger on board the missing Malaysia Airlines flight at a hotel in Beijing.  (WANG ZHAO / AFP/Getty Images)

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