U.S.-Flagged Cargo Ship Missing Amid Typhoon Sinlaku's Passage
The U.S.-flagged cargo ship, Mariana, has gone missing off the coast of Saipan during the passage of Super Typhoon Sinlaku. The vessel, which was on a regular freight route between Guam, Tinian, and Saipan, deviated from its usual path to avoid the storm. Despite efforts to maintain communication, the U.S. Coast Guard lost contact with the ship after its starboard engine failed. The Joint Rescue Coordination Center in Honolulu is managing the response and has dispatched search planes, although adverse weather conditions have hampered efforts. The crew of six is reported to be in good health, but the ship's last known position was approximately 140 miles northwest of Saipan. 
