US EditionShip Carrying EVs Abandoned in Pacific After Catching Fire
- On June 3, 2025, the crew of the Liberian-registered cargo vessel Morning Midas abandoned ship following a fire approximately 300 miles southwest of the Aleutian Islands near Alaska.
- The fire broke out on the ship's deck carrying electric and hybrid vehicles during its journey from Yantai, China, to Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico, and despite following emergency protocols, the crew was unable to extinguish the blaze.
- Morning Midas was transporting approximately 3,048 vehicles including 70 fully electric and 681 partial hybrid models, with all 22 crew members safely rescued by the merchant vessel Cosco Hellas.
- Zodiac Maritime reported seeing smoke from the EV-loaded deck and stated they are deploying a tug for salvage while the U.S. Coast Guard coordinated rescue and continued firefighting support.
- The incident highlights ongoing challenges and safety concerns in shipping electric vehicles, as similar fires have increased insurer alarm and prompted calls for improved emergency responses at sea.
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A cargo ship carrying more than 3,000 new cars, including about 800 electric vehicles, caught fire earlier this week, leaving the ship, the Morning Midas, ablaze and adrift in the South Pacific.
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The world of electric cars suffered a new setback a few days ago. Morning Midas, which was sailing from China to Mexico with more than 3,000 vehicles in its rooms, has remained totally unmoved and drifting after a fire broke out along its route.The fire started last Tuesday, June 3, in the Western Aleutians, in Alaska, specifically about 300 miles south of Adak Island, for reasons that are unknown at the moment, although the result has been comp…
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