6 crew missing after U.S.-flagged ship found overturned in Pacific following powerful typhoon
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that an overturned vessel found near Saipan after Typhoon Sinlaku is the missing cargo ship Mariana, which had six people on board.
- The Mariana, a 145-foot dry cargo ship, suffered engine failure amid the typhoon, losing contact with the Coast Guard after reporting starboard engine issues.
- Search efforts by the Coast Guard and international partners have covered over 75,000 square nautical miles, with divers and remotely operated drones deployed to investigate the overturned ship.
- Typhoon Sinlaku, a strong Category 4 storm with sustained winds up to 150 mph, caused extensive damage on Saipan and nearby islands, delaying rescue and damage assessment operations.
- The Coast Guard continues active search operations for the six missing crew members in the vicinity of the Northern Mariana Islands despite challenging weather conditions.
