One of the biggest losses in the automotive industry occurred off the coast of Alaska — on June 24, the cargo ship “Morning Midas”, carrying nearly 3,000 new vehicles, sank to the bottom of the ocean. The Wall Street Journal and other international sources published sensational articles about it.
Since the day of the incident, global media attention has been focused on this accident. The ship was 480 kilometers from Alaska, transporting thousands of newly manufactured vehicles from China to the Mexican market when a large fire broke out onboard.
According to official information from Zodiac Maritime, the management company, the crew made every effort to extinguish the fire, but it was not possible to fully control and eliminate the blaze. The main cause of the fire is cited as 800 electric vehicles onboard — lithium-ion batteries are considered much more dangerous than conventional fires. These batteries emit intense heat when burning and can reignite even after being extinguished.
A key aspect of the maritime incident was the timely rescue of the crew. With the help of the US Coast Guard and a nearby merchant ship, 22 sailors were safely evacuated.
However, the fire on the ship continued for several weeks — the combination of the blaze, heavy cargo, and bad weather conditions made the situation more complicated, and eventually the ship completely sank.
Analysts and environmentalists are seriously concerned about the ecological consequences of this event and the risk posed by electric vehicle batteries at the bottom of the sea. On one hand, a large batch of cars intended for the Mexican market, and on the other, potential harm to ocean water — international experts are calling this the most sensational transport disaster of the year.
The Zamin.uz editorial team will continue to monitor all key updates regarding the ship fire and its aftermath, providing the most relevant information to readers. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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