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India Today
5 hours ago
- General
- India Today
Cargo ship carrying 3,000 cars sinks in Pacific Ocean weeks after catching fire
A cargo ship that had been delivering new vehicles to Mexico sank in the North Pacific Ocean, weeks after crew members abandoned ship when they couldn't extinguish an onboard fire that left the carrier dead in the Morning Midas sank Monday in international water off Alaska's Aleutian Islands chain, the ship's management company, London-based Zodiac Maritime, said in a is no visible pollution,' said Petty Officer Cameron Snell, an Alaska-based U.S. Coast Guard spokesperson. 'Right now we also have vessels on scene to respond to any pollution.' Fire damage compounded by bad weather and water seepage caused the carrier to sink in waters about 16,404 feet (5,000 meters) deep and about 415 miles (770 kilometers) from land, the statement ship was loaded with about 3,000 new vehicles intended for a major Pacific port in Mexico. It was not immediately clear if any of the cars were removed before it sank and Zodiac Maritime did not immediately respond to messages Tuesday.A salvage crew arrived days after the fire disabled the salvage tugs containing pollution control equipment will remain on scene to monitor for any signs of pollution or debris, the company said. The crew members of those two ships were not injured when the Morning Midas Maritime said it is also sending another specialised pollution response vessel to the location as an added Coast Guard said it received a distress alert June 3 about a fire aboard the Morning Midas, which then was roughly 300 miles (490 kilometers) southwest of Adak were 22 crew members onboard the Morning Midas. All evacuated to a lifeboat and were rescued by a nearby merchant marine vessel. There were no the cars were about 70 fully electric and about 680 hybrid vehicles. A large plume of smoke was initially seen at the ship's stern coming from the deck loaded with electric vehicles, the Coast Guard and Zodiac Maritime said at the is about 1,200 miles (1,930 kilometers) west of Anchorage, Alaska's largest 600-foot (183-meter) Morning Midas was built in 2006 and sails under a Liberian flag. The car and truck carrier left Yantai, China, on May 26 en route to Mexico, according to the industry site Dutch safety board in a recent report called for improving emergency response on North Sea shipping routes after a deadly 2023 fire aboard a freighter that was carrying 3,000 automobiles, including nearly 500 electric vehicles, from Germany to person was killed and others injured in the fire, which burned out of control for a week. That ship was eventually towed to a Netherlands port for salvage.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
5 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Morning Midas disaster: Cargo ship with 3,000 vehicles sinks off Alaska coast; sparks pollution concerns
Smoke rises from cargo vessel Morning Midas approximately 300 miles south of Adak (Image credits: AP) A cargo ship transporting nearly 3,000 vehicles to Mexico sank in the North Pacific Ocean on Monday, weeks after a fire forced its crew to abandon the vessel. The ship, named Morning Midas, went down in international waters off Alaska's Aleutian Islands, according to a statement from the vessel's management company, London-based Zodiac Maritime. The fire broke out on June 3, when the Morning Midas was about 300 miles southwest of Adak Island. The blaze burned out of control for days, ultimately disabling the 600-foot ship, which was built in 2006 and sailed under a Liberian flag, reported the Seattle Times. All 22 crew members evacuated safely to a lifeboat and were rescued by a nearby merchant marine ship. No injuries were reported during the evacuation. Despite efforts to contain the damage, worsening weather and water seepage contributed to the ship's sinking in waters approximately 16,400 feet deep and about 415 miles from land. The ship had departed from Yantai, China, on May 26 and was headed to a major Pacific port in Mexico. It was carrying around 3,000 new vehicles, including about 70 electric and 680 hybrid models. A plume of smoke had been observed coming from the ship's stern, reportedly from the area where electric vehicles were stored. While it remains unclear whether any of the vehicles were salvaged before the sinking, Zodiac Maritime confirmed that two salvage tugs equipped with pollution control gear remain on-site to monitor for environmental risks. The company is also dispatching a specialized pollution response vessel as a precaution. According to the US Coast Guard, no visible pollution has been detected so far. Right now we also have vessels on scene to respond to any pollution,' said Petty Officer Cameron Snell, based in Alaska. The incident follows growing global concerns about fire safety on ships carrying electric vehicles. A recent Dutch safety board report called for improved emergency response on North Sea routes after a similar fire in 2023 on a freighter transporting cars from Germany to Singapore.
Indian Express
6 hours ago
- General
- Indian Express
Cargo ship carrying new vehicles to Mexico sinks in the North Pacific weeks after catching fire
A cargo ship that had been delivering new vehicles to Mexico sank in the North Pacific Ocean, weeks after crew members abandoned ship when they couldn't extinguish an onboard fire that left the carrier dead in the water. The Morning Midas sank Monday in international water off Alaska's Aleutian Islands chain, the ship's management company, London-based Zodiac Maritime, said in a statement. 'There is no visible pollution,' said Petty Officer Cameron Snell, an Alaska-based U.S. Coast Guard spokesperson. 'Right now we also have vessels on scene to respond to any pollution.' Fire damage compounded by bad weather and water seepage caused the carrier to sink in waters about 16,404 feet (5,000 meters) deep and about 415 miles (770 kilometers) from land, the statement said. The ship was loaded with about 3,000 new vehicles intended for a major Pacific port in Mexico. It was not immediately clear if any of the cars were removed before it sank, and Zodiac Maritime did not immediately respond to messages Tuesday. A salvage crew arrived days after the fire disabled the vehicle. Two salvage tugs containing pollution control equipment will remain on scene to monitor for any signs of pollution or debris, the company said. The crew members of those two ships were not injured when the Morning Midas sank. Zodiac Maritime said it is also sending another specialized pollution response vessel to the location as an added precaution. The Coast Guard said it received a distress alert June 3 about a fire aboard the Morning Midas, which then was roughly 300 miles (490 kilometers) southwest of Adak Island. There were 22 crew members onboard the Morning Midas. All evacuated to a lifeboat and were rescued by a nearby merchant marine vessel. There were no injuries. Among the cars were about 70 fully electric and about 680 hybrid vehicles. A large plume of smoke was initially seen at the ship's stern coming from the deck loaded with electric vehicles, the Coast Guard and Zodiac Maritime said at the time. Adak is about 1,200 miles (1,930 kilometers) west of Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. The 600-foot (183-meter) Morning Midas was built in 2006 and sails under a Liberian flag. The car and truck carrier left Yantai, China, on May 26 en route to Mexico, according to the industry site A Dutch safety board in a recent report called for improving emergency response on North Sea shipping routes after a deadly 2023 fire aboard a freighter that was carrying 3,000 automobiles, including nearly 500 electric vehicles, from Germany to Singapore. One person was killed and others injured in the fire, which burned out of control for a week. That ship was eventually towed to a Netherlands port for salvage.
Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Cargo ship carrying 3,000 vehicles sinks in Pacific Ocean after catching fire
Weeks after it caught fire, a cargo ship carrying automobiles, including electric vehicles, to Mexico, sank in the North Pacific Ocean. The 600-foot cargo ship had caught fire around 300 miles off the Alaskan coast on June 3. (REUTERS) The ship, Morning Midas, was delivering 3,000 new vehicles, of which 800 were EVs, to Mexico. The carrier had been abandoned by its crew after an onboard fire which could not be extinguished. The ship sank in international waters off the Aleutian Islands chain in Alaska, according to the ship's management company, London-based Zodiac Maritime. The damage due to the flames, combined with bad weather and water seepage, led to the Morning Midas sinking 16,404 feet deep, 415 miles away from land, as per the Associated Press. After its sinking, a US coast guard spokesperson said that there was no 'visible pollution' in the aftermath of the incident. Officer Cameron Snell added that the US coast guard had vessels ready at present to respond in case any signs of pollution are noticed. A couple of salvage tugs, carrying equipment for pollution control, have been stationed near the area where the carrier sunk, to control any pollution or debris. The ship's management company, Zodiac Maritime, will also send a pollution response vehicle for additional assistance, according to AP. Carrier caught fire three weeks ago The 600-foot cargo ship had caught fire around 300 miles off the Alaskan coast on June 3. The ship sent a distress alert about the blaze, following which the US coast guard responded to the call. The coast guard confirmed that no injuries had been reported, with the 22 people onboard being evacuated in lifeboats. They were rescued by a merchant marine vessel which was near the carrier. The ship was travelling to Lazaro Cardenas in Mexico. The coast guard sent aircrews and a cutter ship to douse the flames. However, when this did not work, a salvage crew was sent days after fire had disabled the ship. The carrier, a Liberian-flagged ship built in 2006, had left from Yantai, China for Mexico on May 26, as per
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Cargo ship carrying new vehicles to Mexico sinks in the North Pacific weeks after catching fire
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A cargo ship that had been delivering new vehicles to Mexico sank in the North Pacific Ocean, weeks after crew members abandoned ship when they couldn't extinguish an onboard fire that left the carrier dead in the water. The Morning Midas sank Monday in international water off Alaska's Aleutian Islands chain, the ship's management company, London-based Zodiac Maritime, said in a statement. 'There is no visible pollution,' said Petty Officer Cameron Snell, an Alaska-based U.S. Coast Guard spokesperson. "Right now we also have vessels on scene to respond to any pollution.' Fire damage compounded by bad weather and water seepage caused the carrier to sink in waters about 16,404 feet (5,000 meters) deep and about 415 miles (770 kilometers) from land, the statement said. The ship was loaded with about 3,000 new vehicles intended for a major Pacific port in Mexico. It was not immediately clear if any of the cars were removed before it sank, and Zodiac Maritime did not immediately respond to messages Tuesday. A savage crew arrived days after the fire disabled the vehicle. Two salvage tugs containing pollution control equipment will remain on scene to monitor for any signs of pollution or debris, the company said. The crew members of those two ships were not injured when the Morning Midas sank. Zodiac Maritime said it is also sending another specialized pollution response vessel to the location as an added precaution. The Coast Guard said it received a distress alert June 3 about a fire aboard the Morning Midas, which then was roughly 300 miles (490 kilometers) southwest of Adak Island. There were 22 crew members onboard the Morning Midas. All evacuated to a lifeboat and were rescued by a nearby merchant marine vessel. There were no injuries. Among the cars were about 70 fully electric and about 680 hybrid vehicles. A large plume of smoke was initially seen at the ship's stern coming from the deck loaded with electric vehicles, the Coast Guard and Zodiac Maritime said at the time. Adak is about 1,200 miles (1,930 kilometers) west of Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. The 600-foot (183-meter) Morning Midas was built in 2006 and sails under a Liberian flag. The car and truck carrier left Yantai, China, on May 26 en route to Mexico, according to the industry site A Dutch safety board in a recent report called for improving emergency response on North Sea shipping routes after a deadly 2023 fire aboard a freighter that was carrying 3,000 automobiles, including nearly 500 electric vehicles, from Germany to Singapore. One person was killed and others injured in the fire, which burned out of control for a week. That ship was eventually towed to a Netherlands port for salvage. Mark Thiessen, The Associated Press Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
