Ship that disappeared after typhoon found near Saipan
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that an overturned ship found near Saipan after a typhoon is the missing cargo vessel Mariana, which had six people on board.
- The Mariana, a 145-foot dry cargo ship, suffered engine failure during the typhoon and lost contact with the Coast Guard on Thursday after requesting assistance.
- Rescue teams, including divers and remotely operated drones, are actively searching the area around the Northern Mariana Islands, covering over 75,000 square nautical miles with help from Guam, Japan, and New Zealand.
- The overturned vessel was first spotted Saturday about 95 nautical miles northeast of its last known position, with debris including a partially inflated life raft found nearby.
- Despite ongoing search efforts, the six crew members remain missing as the Coast Guard and partner agencies continue their operation in challenging weather conditions.
