consistent with those emitted from aircraft like boxes. two separate signal detections have occurred in the northern part of the search area. the first detection was held for approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. the ship then lost contact before conducting a turn and attempting to reacquire the signal. the second detection on the return leg was held at approximately 13 minutes. on this occasion, two distinct pinger returns were audible. significantly this would be consistent for transmissions from both the flight data recorder, and the cockpit voice rd recorder, need to be honest with you, it could be days to establish where the detections can be confirmed as being from