Overview

• The fire broke out June 3 on a deck loaded with electric vehicles and has resisted the ship’s onboard fire-suppression system.
• All 22 crew members abandoned the Morning Midas and were safely rescued by the merchant vessel Cosco Hellas.
• U.S. Coast Guard aircrews and a cutter have been on scene since the blaze erupted, supporting firefighting and evacuation efforts.
• A salvage tugboat arrived Thursday to reinforce firefighting operations and assist plans for vessel recovery.
• The incident underlines growing concerns over the difficulty of extinguishing lithium-ion battery fires on car carriers.