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A freighter in flames: "Morning Midas" with around 800 electric cars in distress off the Mexican coast
According to the shipping company Zodiac Maritime, smoke spread on one of the vehicle decks - precisely where a large portion of the electric vehicles was stored. The cause of the fire outbreak has not yet been confirmed, but the potential connection with the lithium-ion batteries on board is considered likely.
Crew is rescued
The crew initially responded with the onboard extinguishing system. However, the fire could not be contained. Subsequently, the 22-member crew left the ship. All crew members were brought to safety and taken aboard a nearby commercial ship. No personal injuries were reported.
Since the incident, the Morning Midas continues to burn—without crew, without control, in the middle of the ocean. The US Coast Guard and Japanese authorities are monitoring the wreck by satellite and from the air. Intervening on site is considered out of the question: On the one hand, the fire poses an immediate danger with extremely high temperatures. On the other hand, the transported batteries present a significant risk of uncontrolled explosions.
Doom likely
Towing the ship is currently not being considered. The situation is reminiscent of the Felicity Ace, which sank in the Atlantic in 2022 after two weeks of burning—also with electric vehicles on board.
The incident raises safety-related questions once again, not least for the mobility industry. The combination of a combustible cargo ship and high-voltage technology poses risks, the full extent of which is still not completely understood. It is also becoming clear for manufacturers, importers, and fleet operators: The transport of electric vehicles entails not only logistical but also increasingly safety-relevant requirements.
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