Ben John

JL-M, ‘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.

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...

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 🌊🧪

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

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...

YouTube video by SteveNSeagullsVEVO Steve`n`Seagulls - You Shook Me All Night Long (Official Video)

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

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

P or C ?

YouTube video by Steve “Steve'n'Seagulls” Seagulls Thunderstruck by Steve'n'Seagulls (LIVE)

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

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

YouTube video by 2CELLOS 2CELLOS - Thunderstruck [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

2CELLOS - Thunderstruck by ACDC is one of my favourites

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

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 ° for side targets.

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

Q: “Why is the president bothered that they're investigating Bill Clinton and his Epstein ties?”

Leavitt: “I 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.”

MH370 Families MH370 Families. 20,948 likes · 51 talking about this. Association for Families of the Passengers and Crew on board MH370. https://twitter.com/cryfortruth http://instagram.com/cryfortruth

Still nothing new showing on 'MH370 Families' Facebook page

www.facebook.com/MH370Families

I wish OI & Malaysian Govt were better at communicating search status via regular updates about any changes especially 🙏🏼

'A really big threat': US territories brace for Trump's deep sea mining A Trump administration push to begin deep-sea mining is gathering momentum — and stirring alarm in United States Pacific territories.

Trump administration eyes US Pacific territories as it moves towards deep-sea mining by expanding its search for seabed minerals in US territories, announcing a new survey mapping more than 100,000 km2 of American Samoa waters.
#Armada8605 #PagoPago

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

NOAA Launches Deep-Sea Mapping Project Off American Samoa as Critical Minerals Race Accelerates The United States is ramping up efforts to secure domestic sources of critical minerals with a major new seabed mapping initiative in the Pacific, part of a broader push to...

Seems likely that
@Ocean__Infinity may have sub-contracted #ARMADA8605 to be involved in @NOAA @NV5_inc contract for deepwater minerals survey project:

NOAA Launches Deep-Sea Mapping Project Off American Samoa as Critical Minerals Race Accelerates

gcaptain.com/noaa-launche...

#ARMADA8605 heading east ~9kts along track to #PagoPago in American Samoa will soon be off Albany WA an historic port city on WA's south coast region.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany,...

Weather was nasty before #Armada8605 returned to Fremantle. However, worst weather at present 2.6m max waves & 15 kt max winds. Otherwise all ok in SIO ~34° S latitude. Ready for next phase of #MH370 search maybe via #Armada8606 still in Vung Tau.

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

Looks like #ARMADA8605 is now heading SSW ~9 kts along track to #PagoPago not SW back out to #MH370 search area
@MarineTraffic

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

Yes, sadly looks like #ARMADA8605 is now heading SSW along #PagoPago track not SW back out to #MH370 search area:

Destination PAGO PAGO, SAMOA
ETA: Feb 23, 12:00 (in 19 days)

www.vesselfinder.com?imo=9980772

Fremantle Ports shipping expected movements:

www3.fremantleports.com.au/vtmis/dashb....

#Armada8605 is approaching Gage Roads off Fremantle Inner Harbour. Due to depart 1800 WST today (1000 UTC). Hopefully back to #MH370 search area not #PagoPago yet...

Woman Told FBI Trump Abused Her at 13, Epstein Files Reveal An allegation of rape against President Donald Trump involving a 13-year-old girl is part of an explosive new tranche of documents released by his own Justice Department into the crimes of sex offende...

Here's the Daily Beast article without the paywall.

#Armada8605 has returned to ATSB #MH370 sonar test area. Maybe now recovering AUV launched on Fri 30 Jan. Vessel should start heading back towards Gage Roads anchorage later as due to arrive tomorrow morning Mon 2 Feb for possible AUV technician transfer.

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

NOAA Launches Deep-Sea Mapping Project Off American Samoa as Critical Minerals Race Accelerates The United States is ramping up efforts to secure domestic sources of critical minerals with a major new seabed mapping initiative in the Pacific, part of a broader push to...

NOAA contractor NV5 to begin survey in February 2026 producing public maps, images & samples of marine environment. Will increase understanding of American Samoa’s deep-ocean environment & research related to deep sea minerals. #PagoPago #Armada8605 #MH370

gcaptain.com/noaa-launche...

#Armada8605 due to return to Gage Roads anchorage off Fremantle Inner Harbour tomorrow morning Mon 2 Feb. Unclear if they will return to #MH370 search area this summer or head directly for next port still showing as #PagoPago in American Samoa.

www3.fremantleports.com.au/vtmis/dashb....

#Armada8905 seems to be heading for deeper less mapped terrain maybe tracking a second AUV for training while first AUV scans for ATSB test area targets? #MH370

gmrt.org/GMRTMapTool/

👇😂😂😂🤦🏼‍♂️

#Armada8605 strangely moving slowly away was >10NM from ATSB #MH370 sonar test area. Maybe they launched AUV late yesterday & now waiting for recovery before heading back to Gage Roads anchorage off Fremantle Inner Harbour on Mon 2 February.

www3.fremantleports.com.au/vtmis/dashb....

Expected movements for #Armada8605 is due back in Gage Roads near Fremantle Harbour on Mon 2 February

www3.fremantleports.com.au/vtmis/dashb....

#Armada8605 still has 2x 10ft refrigerated containers (reefers) lashed down over moonpool hatches & 3x 40ft containers for AUV deployments still onboard #MH370