6 missing after U.S.-flagged ship found overturned following typhoon
Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard found an overturned U.S.-flagged cargo ship called the Mariana near Saipan after Typhoon Sinlaku passed through. Six people were reported missing on the ship, and search teams are continuing efforts to find them.Key Facts
- The overturned ship was discovered near Saipan after a strong typhoon hit the area.
- The ship, Mariana, is a 145-foot dry cargo vessel registered in the U.S.
- Six people were on board and are currently missing.
- The Coast Guard and partners have searched over 75,000 square nautical miles so far.
- Rescue teams include pararescuemen, divers, and boats conducting underwater checks on the ship.
- Communication with the ship was lost on Wednesday evening before the typhoon struck.
- Typhoon Sinlaku was a powerful Category 4 storm with winds up to 150 mph when it hit the Northern Mariana Islands.
- The Coast Guard may use underwater drones to investigate the ship further if divers find safe access points.
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