U.S. Ship Mariana Found Overturned After Typhoon, 6 Crew Members Missing
The U.S.-flagged cargo ship Mariana was found overturned near Saipan after disappearing during a typhoon. All six crew members aboard the 145-foot vessel are still missing. A Coast Guard search plane confirmed the ship's identity.
A U.S.-registered cargo ship that went missing during a typhoon has been found overturned near the U.S. territory of Saipan, but all six crew members remain missing.
The vessel was identified as the Mariana, a 145-foot dry cargo ship flying the U.S. flag. An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew spotted the overturned ship during search operations and confirmed its identity.
The ship disappeared after a typhoon hit the area. Saipan is located in the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. territory in the Pacific Ocean.
The Coast Guard and other agencies are continuing search and rescue operations for the missing crew members. Details about the typhoon's strength and exactly when the ship was lost are still emerging.
Cargo ships regularly travel through this part of the Pacific, which can experience severe weather including typhoons during certain seasons.
Six people are in danger and may need rescue in the Pacific Ocean. Typhoons pose serious risks to ships and their crews in this region. Search and rescue operations are ongoing to find survivors.
Coast Guard search and rescue operations continue for the six missing crew members.
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