The fishermen who spotted objects in waters were afraid to go near due to water conditions, according to our reporter. 3.06PM: Search officials are concerned that currents in the waters could cause the debris to spread before the teams arrive, reports CNN. 2.49PM: Singapores Minister for Communications and Information Yaacob Ibrahim posts a message of support for the loved ones of those on board the flight. 2.42PM: Next-of-kin of those on board QZ8501 will be flown to the search area on Wednesday, says the CEO of AirAsia Indonesia. 2.32PM: Plane debris has been sighted in waters near Borneo, reports Wall Street Journal, citing Indonesias Civil Aviation director-general. WSJ adds that three pieces of the debris are red and white in colour. 2.26PM: The search team saw red and white-coloured debris off the Kalimantan coast, Reuters quotes an Indonesian Transport Ministry official as saying. Our reporter adds that the photos of purported debris resemble a life jacket, and are calling to verify. 2.24PM: The Indonesia Air Force says they spotted about 10 big objects, more small white objects. 2.10PM: Indonesias BASARNAS Air Vice Marshall S Sunarbowo told Channel NewsAsia photos of purported plane debris were taken on Monday (Dec 29), and helicopters were sent to verify them on Tuesday. 1.46PM: New Zealand air force P3 Orion aircraft will join the search. It will operate under the instruction of Indonesian authorities, reports Bernama. 1.36PM: Officials are attempting to verify possible debris spotted by fishermen off Pulau Bangka. Items resembling an emergency slide and plane door were seen during the search, reports AFP.
Posted on: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:56:11 +0000