![ship]()
Ship carrying 3,000 vehicles catches fire, abandoned in Pacific
Smoke was first seen coming from the section of the ship carrying EVs of a yet-to-be-disclosed brand
Author: Renita Naraine
A ship carrying 3,000 new vehicles caught fire on June 3
The ship was travelling from China to Mexico with approximately 800 EVs on board
It's currently unknown which brands of vehicle were aboard the ship
A cargo ship carrying some 3,000 vehicles caught fire on Tuesday, June 3, forcing the crew to abandon the ship in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It's currently unknown which brands of automobile were aboard the ship travelling from China to Mexico, but it has been confirmed that there were approximately 800 electric vehicles on board.
In a statement from Zodiac Maritime, the ship's managing company, smoke was initially seen coming from the deck of the Morning Midas where those EVs were being stored. The crew of 22 members began firefighting procedures. At 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Alaska's U.S. Coast Guard sent out an update via X that it was responding to the onboard fire with no reported injuries; the ship was located about 300 miles (480 km) south of Adak, Alaska when it was abandoned.
The Morning Midas crew was unable to control the fire and were therefore evacuated from the ship, as aircrews and another vessel were being sent to the active fire. Zodiac Maritime also confirmed "the relevant authorities have been notified, and we are working closely with emergency responders with a tug being deployed to support salvage and firefighting operations."
Click here to read more.
Source: https://driving.ca/auto-news/industry/morning-midas-cargo-ship-fire-vehicle-new-cars-ev-pacific
We are a family-run, locally owned and operated dealership in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island specializing in new and used vehicle sales, and servicing all areas of the Comox Valley including Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, Parksville, Nanaimo, Victoria and all of Vancouver Island. Call us toll-free at 1-866-806-2818 or locally at 866-368-6266.
Come visit Vancouver Island's Premier pre-owned vehicle location across from Costco and Crown Isle in Courtenay, BC. We have an exceptionally large and fully reconditioned inventory with a complete 155-point inspection on every vehicle! Hundreds more on-line to choose from. We also service all makes and models with 6 service bays, including Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Ford, Dodge, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Hyundai, Jeep, Pontiac, Subaru, Kia, VW, BMW, Mercedes and so many more. Tour our welcoming facility, meet our staff and join us for a coffee!
We are the one of the busiest pre-owned vehicle dealerships on Vancouver Island. Along with our fine line of New Mazda cars and Used Mazda vehicles, we market pre-owned import and domestic brands of quality Cars, Trucks, Vans, CUV's and SUV's - you name it and we will find it - and can help you get into the car or truck you need, no matter your current credit situation, without hassle or delay. Let us help you!
For more than 20 years, Courtenay Mazda has been a trusted and respected used car dealer in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. We are dedicated to ensuring that you go far in a used car or truck, and it starts with an exclusive inventory of quality, reliable used cars and trucks, and a financing service that can provide you with guaranteed approval, help you restore your credit, and get you the best rate possible for your needs and situation.
Courtenay Mazda - MVSA Certified #40158
