US EditionShip Carrying EVs Abandoned in Pacific After Catching Fire
- The cargo ship Morning Midas, carrying about 3,000 vehicles including 800 electric models, was abandoned in the mid-Pacific on June 3, 2025, after a fire near Alaska's Adak Island.
- The fire began on the deck loaded with electric vehicles, and despite crews' use of onboard fire suppression, the blaze could not be controlled, forcing the 22 crew members to evacuate by lifeboat.
- Rescue operations involved the U.S. Coast Guard and three nearby vessels, including the merchant ship Cosco Hellas, which safely rescued all 22 crew members about 300 miles southwest of Adak.
- Zodiac Maritime, the ship’s London-based manager, stated they are working with emergency responders deploying tugs for salvage while prioritizing crew safety and environmental protection.
- This incident highlights ongoing safety challenges with transporting electric vehicles by sea, as fires involving EV batteries are difficult to manage and have increased insurer concerns and calls for better emergency response.
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ThePatriotLight - Watch giant flaming ghost ship continue to burn over a WEEK after blaze erupted on cargo vessel laden with electric cars
ThePatriotLight - THIS is the moment a cargo ship carrying more than 3000 EVs was captured burning over a week after a fire broke out on board. All 22 crew members were forced to abandon ship after a fire tore through the giant vessel travelling from China to Mexico on June 3, according to local media. 5The Morning Midas was seen burning over a week after it caught fireCredit: Reuters5Black smoke was seen engulfing the vesselCredit: X / @USCGAla…
The Morning Midas, a ship carrying 3048 vehicles on board, 751 of which were electrocuted, was considered lost and abandoned by the crew on the road to Mexico, consumed by fire.
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