THE US Coast Guard is searching for six people who have gone missing off the coast of Guam during Typhoon Sinlaku.

Desperate rescue attempts are underway after authorities lost contact with the vessel yesterday afternoon.

Super Typhoon SinlakuCredit: Reuters

The crew of the 145ft vessel – named the Mariana – notified the authorities on Wednesday that the boat had lost its starboard engine.

However, communications with the ship were lost on Thursday afternoon.

Consequently, a Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules aircraft was launched to search for the six people on board.

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