6 crew still missing after overturned ship that disappeared after typhoon is found near Saipan
Summary
A U.S. cargo ship called the Mariana was found overturned near Saipan after a strong typhoon hit the area. The ship had lost engine power earlier in the week, and six crew members remain missing as search efforts continue.Key Facts
- The Mariana is a 145-foot dry cargo ship registered in the U.S.
- It lost its starboard (right) engine around April 15 during a typhoon near Saipan.
- The crew reported engine trouble and arranged regular communications with the Coast Guard.
- Contact with the ship stopped on April 16.
- The overturned ship was spotted on April 18 near Saipan.
- The U.S. Coast Guard and Air Force teams confirmed the ship’s identity.
- Six crew members are missing and rescue teams are still searching for them.
- Severe weather, including strong winds and rain from the typhoon, complicated rescue efforts.
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