Search Continues for Missing Crew After Typhoon Sinlaku Near Saipan
Search Continues for Missing Crew After Typhoon Sinlaku Near Saipan
US · Published Apr 21, 2026
Search continues for six crew members after cargo ship Mariana capsized near Northern Mariana Islands during Typhoon Sinlaku.
Typhoon Sinlaku caused significant damage on Saipan, including floods and infrastructure damage, leading to a request for a major disaster declaration.
Search operations involve multiple countries and cover over 99,000 square miles in the effort to locate the missing crew.
Cargo ship capsized, search underway for crew
The search is still underway for six crew members of the cargo ship Mariana, which capsized near the Northern Mariana Islands during Typhoon Sinlaku. The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the ship's location after spotting it on Saturday. The ship experienced engine failure as the typhoon approached, resulting in a loss of communication with the crew. Search operations include Guam, Japan, and New Zealand, covering over 99,000 square miles. Debris, including a life raft, has been found northeast of the overturned ship.
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