Indonesian officials have confirmed that remains and debris found in the waters off Borneo are from the plane.

 

Three bodies were found on Tuesday, the Indonesian authorities have confirmed.

 

The Airbus A320-200, carrying 162 people from Surabaya in Indonesia to Singapore, disappeared on Sunday.

 

Crews on aircraft and ships are setting off to scan the sea as day breaks.

 

President Joko Widodo promised a "massive search by the ships and helicopters" with the focus on recovering the bodies of victims.

 

"I also feel the loss from this tragedy and we all pray for the families to be given fortitude and strength," he said, speaking in Surabaya.

 

Singapore has sent ships equipped with sensors to detect pings that may be emitted from the plane's black boxes.

 

Malaysia, Australia and Thailand are also involved in the search. The US destroyer USS Sampson has been sent to the zone. 

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