How many sailors remain missing after the cargo ship sank?

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Forty-one sailors remain missing following the sinking of the cargo ship.

The cargo ship Gulf Livestock 1, carrying 43 crew members, sank in a typhoon near Amami Oshima island. A distress call was issued on Wednesday evening. As of yesterday, two survivors have been found, leaving 41 individuals unaccounted for.
Search Efforts Hampered by Weather Conditions
Search operations for the missing sailors resumed this morning with the dispatch of an airplane. However, high waves generated by an approaching storm have prevented patrol boats from joining the operation. Authorities are still planning to send ships, but the ongoing threat of another typhoon approaching the region makes this uncertain.
Crew Composition and Vessel's Journey
The crew of the Gulf Livestock 1 consisted of 39 Filipino nationals, two New Zealanders, and two Australians. The vessel was en route from Napier, New Zealand, to the port of Tangshan in China. The ship had reportedly experienced engine problems in the past.
Approaching Typhoon Haishen Poses Further Risk
A more powerful storm, Typhoon Haishen, is expected to impact Japan from late today with wind speeds potentially reaching 290 kilometres per hour, classifying it as a "violent" storm. This approaching weather system is contributing to the challenging conditions for the search and rescue efforts.

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