The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that an overturned ship discovered near the Northern Mariana Islands is the cargo vessel Mariana, which went missing with six crew members on board after suffering engine failure during Typhoon Sinlaku. The overturned ship was spotted about 40 miles northeast of Pagan Island, one of the islands in the Northern Marianas.
Key Takeaways
The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that an overturned ship near the Northern Mariana Islands is the cargo vessel <b>Mariana</b>, which went missing after suffering engine failure during Typhoon Sinlaku. One body has been recovered, and search efforts continue for five remaining crew members.
- The overturned ship was identified as the <b>Mariana</b>, a 145-foot dry cargo vessel registered in the U.S., about 40 miles northeast of Pagan Island.
- One body was found on Monday evening, and search efforts have covered over 100,000 square nautical miles.
- The ship lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku, which had sustained winds up to 150 mph.
- Dramatic video shows pararescuemen from the U.S. Air Force and Coast Guard searching for the missing crew members.
- Additional divers from Japan's coast guard examined the ship but did not find any additional crew members.
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 10 publishers report consistent facts across 5 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vessel Identification | Broad Agreement | <b>Mariana</b>, a 145-foot dry cargo vessel registered in the U.S. | |
| Location Of Overturned Ship | Broad Agreement | About 40 miles northeast of Pagan Island, Northern Mariana Islands | |
| Body Recovered | Broad Agreement | <b>1</b> body found on Monday evening; <b>5</b> crew members still missing. | |
| Search Area Covered | Broad Agreement | <b>100,000</b> square nautical miles | |
| Typhoon Wind Speeds | Broad Agreement | <b>Up to 150 mph</b> |
Vessel Identification
Broad Agreement<b>Mariana</b>, a 145-foot dry cargo vessel registered in the U.S.
Location Of Overturned Ship
Broad AgreementAbout 40 miles northeast of Pagan Island, Northern Mariana Islands
Body Recovered
Broad Agreement<b>1</b> body found on Monday evening; <b>5</b> crew members still missing.
Search Area Covered
Broad Agreement<b>100,000</b> square nautical miles
Typhoon Wind Speeds
Broad Agreement<b>Up to 150 mph</b>
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The Coast Guard stated it had recovered one body and continued searching for the five remaining missing individuals. Debris including a partially submerged life raft was found approximately 110 nautical miles northeast of the vessel. An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew from the U.S. Air Force's 31st Rescue Squadron confirmed the identity of the vessel as the Mariana on Sunday night.
The Coast Guard has deployed rescuers, divers, and boats to investigate the wreckage. Divers used an underwater remotely operated drone to search the interior of the vessel and recovered one body Tuesday. Additional divers from Japan's coast guard examined the ship but did not find any additional crew members. The search efforts have covered over 100,000 square nautical miles in the vicinity of the Northern Mariana Islands.
The Mariana, a 145-foot dry cargo vessel registered in the U.S., suffered engine failure Wednesday as Typhoon Sinlaku bore down on Saipan and nearby islands with fierce winds and relentless rain. After reporting the loss of its starboard engine and requesting assistance, contact was lost with the vessel Thursday. Super Typhoon Sinlaku had sustained winds of up to 150 mph when it made landfall on the Northern Mariana Islands.
According to PBS News, specific safety requirements for the ship were not known, but federal and international codes call for cargo ships to have life rafts stocked with food and water. The rafts must be able to withstand exposure for 30 days, as per a code by the International Maritime Organization.
Retired Coast Guard officer Aaron Davenport noted that deploying a life raft during such severe weather conditions would have been challenging. He also questioned whether searchers had spotted any additional safety equipment aboard the overturned ship, which could indicate how long the missing crew members might survive.
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