After a successful retrieval operation he points to a date.

Given the Indian Ocean depth and terrain, any MH370 retrieval operation may be more difficult.

Residents from nearby Sibuyan island gathered along the shoreline to watch the grim retrieval operation.

It's impossible to tell precisely how many, as it would require an extensive retrieval operation and subsequent limb count.

MacMillan said the planned crew retrieval operation will continue, albeit slightly delayed, while the company waits for more clarity from the court process.

The retrieval operation has already seen six bodies recovered from the island, with Ms Langford and Mr Marshall-Inman being the last two missing.