In brief
After a typhoon struck near Saipan, the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that an overturned vessel found in the area is the Mariana, a cargo ship that went missing with six people on board. The ship suffered engine failure and lost contact with the Coast Guard during the storm. Search efforts remain underway for the missing crew members.
HAGATNA, Guam (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed Monday that an overturned ship discovered near Saipan is the Mariana, a cargo ship that went missing during a recent typhoon. The ship, which was carrying six crew members, suffered engine failure as the powerful Typhoon Sinlaku approached, prompting the Coast Guard to initiate a rescue operation. Communication with the crew was lost shortly after a one-hour check-in schedule was established. While the Coast Guard and an Air Force search team confirmed the ship's identity, efforts to locate the missing crew continue amidst challenging weather conditions.
