The man’s household has requested folks internationally to hope for Furqan.

A person from Singapore is lacking after falling off a cargo ship in US waters. According to Independent, Muhammad Furqan Mohamed Rashid fell from the vessel 22 kilometres off the coast of Point Conception, California. The US Coast Guard had not named the person, however his buddy shared an emotional publish on Wednesday, which included his photograph. The 25-year-old was participating in a qualification train to grow to be a junior deck officer and was “filled with hope and excitement”, his buddy Muhammad Fariz mentioned on Facebook.

“I come before you today with a heavy heart, seeking your support and prayers for a dear friend who is currently lost at sea. It is with profound concern and desperation that I reach out to each and every one of you, humbly requesting your thoughts, prayers, and positive energy during this incredibly challenging time,” Mr Fariz mentioned within the publish.

“The search and rescue efforts are in full swing, but the vastness of the ocean has made the task arduous and complex,” he added.

Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) mentioned on Thursday that it’s involved with Mr Furqan’s household.

According to Independent, the 65-foot cargo ship was travelling from China to Long Beach.

Channel News Asia (CNA) quoted officers as saying that the rescue operation was suspended after looking for the lacking crew by air and sea for practically 15 hours.

“The decision to suspend an active search is never easy and is only made after exhaustive efforts to find the missing person,” Chief Warrant Officer John Rose mentioned.

“We extend our deepest sympathies to this crewmember’s friends and family,” the official added.

Mr Furqan’s household obtained the information of his disappearance on Wednesday, his brother Fathul Islam advised native retailers.

Mr Islam described his youthful brother as an “honest and sincere” employee who took his job “very seriously”.