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Coast Guard Searches for Missing Crew After Typhoon Damage
The US Coast Guard is conducting a search for six individuals after losing contact with a cargo ship during a super typhoon. The vessel was found overturned near Saipan. (sources: npr, ap, nytimes, pbs)
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ModernAction Briefing
The US Coast Guard is searching for six crew members of the cargo ship Mariana, which was found overturned near Saipan after losing contact during Typhoon Sinlaku.
- The Mariana is a 145-foot dry cargo vessel registered in the U.S.
- The ship suffered engine failure as Typhoon Sinlaku approached the region.
- The Coast Guard lost contact with the crew before discovering the overturned vessel.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the dangers posed by severe weather events to maritime safety.
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