Overview

• The Morning Midas caught fire on June 3 about 300 nautical miles southwest of Adak, Alaska, after smoke was spotted in its vehicle decks.
• The blaze proved stubborn, likely fueled by lithium-ion batteries in the ship’s fully electric and hybrid vehicles.
• The carrier sank on June 23 with 3,048 vehicles and 350 tons of diesel plus 1,530 tons of low-sulfur fuel oil onboard.
• Operated by Zodiac Maritime under a Liberian flag for Saic Anji Logistics, the 183-meter vessel endured nearly three weeks of firefighting and tow attempts.
• Salvage efforts face severe weather and technical hurdles while environmental agencies monitor the potential fuel spill impact.