Crew of 6 still missing after overturned ship that disappeared after typhoon is found near Saipan
Summary
A ship called Mariana was found overturned near Saipan after a typhoon, with six people missing on board. The U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies are still searching for the missing crew in the area.Key Facts
- The overturned ship Mariana was found 95 nautical miles northeast of its last known location.
- The Mariana is a 145-foot (44-meter) dry cargo vessel registered in the U.S.
- The ship lost engine power during Typhoon Sinlaku and lost contact with the Coast Guard on Thursday.
- An HC-130 plane and rescue teams from the U.S., Japan, and New Zealand searched over 75,000 square nautical miles for the missing six crew members.
- The vessel was confirmed as the Mariana by a U.S. Air Force rescue squadron on Sunday night.
- Rescuers plan to use a remotely operated underwater drone to explore the vessel if divers find a safe entry point.
- Typhoon Sinlaku caused severe weather and damage on Saipan, including floods and strong winds lasting about 48 hours.
- Search efforts continue despite challenges caused by the storm's size and intensity.
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