car carrier fires


Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Accidents

Car Carrier Morning Midas Sinks in North Pacific After Three-Week Fire Battle

The car carrier Morning Midas has sunk in international waters of the North Pacific, nearly three weeks after a fire broke out on board, according to salvage

June 24, 2025
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Friday, June 6, 2025
Accidents

Allianz Warns EV Fire Risks at Sea ‘Not Under Control’

By Lori Ann LaRocco – Global insurer Allianz Commercial warns the Morning Midas fire is the latest example of an underling safety problem facing seafarers.

June 6, 2025
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Thursday, June 5, 2025
Accidents

Burning Ship Abandoned in Pacific Carried Several Chinese Car Brands

A cargo ship that was abandoned in the middle of the Pacific Ocean after catching fire Tuesday was carrying cars from several Chinese automakers, according to

June 5, 2025
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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Accidents

Photos: Car Carrier ‘Morning Midas’ Catches Fire with Electric Vehicles Off Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard is coordinating response efforts after a fire broke out aboard the vehicle carrier Morning Midas approximately 300 miles south of Adak,

June 4, 2025
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Accidents

A Look Back at Recent Car Carrier Fires

The fire aboard the car carrier Morning Midas in the North Pacific Ocean marks the latest significant incident in the maritime industry’s ongoing

June 4, 2025
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Incidents

US Coast Guard Responding to Fire on Car Carrier ‘Morning Midas’ Off Coast Of Alaska; 800 Electric Vehicles On Board

The US Coast Guard is reporting no injuries among the 22 crew aboard the medium-size car carrier. Morning Midas is capable of carrying around 6,000 motor

June 4, 2025
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Thursday, May 29, 2025
Accidents

Dutch Safety Board Exposes Major Gaps in North Sea Maritime Emergency Response

A critical investigation by the Dutch Safety Board has revealed significant vulnerabilities in the North Sea’s maritime emergency response system,

May 29, 2025
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Thursday, April 17, 2025
Accidents

Fire Erupts on Car Carrier with Electric Vehicles in Belgian Port of Zeebrugge

A fire broke out Wednesday afternoon aboard a car carrier reportedly carrying 110 electric vehicles in Belgium’s Port of Zeebrugge’s outer harbor.

April 17, 2025
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Thursday, December 28, 2023
The Galaxy Leader cargo ship is escorted by Houthi boats in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023. Houthi Military Media/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

The Maritime Stories That Made 2023

This year proved once again that the maritime industry is one of the most important and exciting industries on the planet. As 2023 comes to a close,

December 28, 2023
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Friday, September 1, 2023
Fremantle Highway boat fire
Accidents

Marine Insurers Publish Recommendations for Safe Carriage of Electric Vehicles

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has published new recommendations on the safe carriage of electric vehicles (EVs) amid growing concerns

September 1, 2023
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Monday, July 31, 2023
Burning Car Carrier Towed to Temporary Location off Dutch Coast
Incidents

Burning Car Carrier Towed to Temporary Location off Dutch Coast

AMSTERDAM, July 31 (Reuters) – A burning car carrier off the Dutch coast has been towed to a new location away

July 31, 2023
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