U.S.-Flagged Cargo Ship Overturns in Pacific Amid Typhoon, Six Crew Members Missing
A U.S.-flagged cargo ship, the Mariana, has overturned in the Pacific Ocean following Typhoon Sinlaku, leaving six crew members missing. The typhoon, with winds reaching up to 150 mph, struck the Northern Mariana Islands, causing significant damage and complicating search and rescue efforts. The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the vessel's identity and has been conducting extensive search operations with international partners, covering over 75,000 square nautical miles. The ship suffered engine failure during the storm, and contact was lost with the crew on Thursday. Debris, including a partially inflated life raft, was found near the overturned vessel.