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More Than Two Container Carriers And Two Automobile Carrier Ships Explode At Sea Sink In Pristine Marine Sealife Areas❗️
π‘ The Felicity Ace Sank
$400 Million EVS
π΄ The Felicity Ace—
The Felicity Ace: 12 Mar 2022
Burning ship carrying lithium EV cars sank outside of the Azores
π EVS Electric Vehicles Believed To Have Caused A disastrous event transpired on the high seas in February of 2022. Felicity Ace, a gigantic cargo ship transporting thousands of luxurious cars across the Atlantic Ocean, caught fire.
The massive ship eventually succumbed to the relentless flames, sinking beneath the waves with a doomed cargo worth hundreds of millions of dollars. What caused this tragic event? Let’s uncover the whole story.
https://unbelievable-facts.com/2024/01/felicity-ace.html
The 656-foot-long Felicity Ace Was Traveling from Germany to the USA on the Day of the Tragedy
The Felicity Ace, categorized as a “Pure Car Carrier,” could sail at speeds up to 22.3 knots. It had the capacity to carry 17,738 tons and a gross tonnage of 60,118 tons. Constructed in 2005, the vessel had a length of 199.99 meters with an engine power of a whooping 15,286 kW!
The 656-foot-long roll-on/roll-off car-carrying ship caught fire in the North Atlantic on 16 February 2022 at around 9 a.m. The ship was carrying over 4,000 luxury cars when the disaster occurred 90 nautical miles (around 167 km) southwest of Portugal’s Azores archipelago (a cluster or chain of islands).
Despite attempts to tow the ship, it lost balance during the towing operation. Eventually, it sank roughly 25 nautical miles (around 46 km) beyond Portugal’s exclusive economic zone, in a location with a depth of approximately 9,842 feet.
The 22-person crew was securely rescued with the assistance of commercial ships and helicopters as the fire blazed for several days. Following the outbreak of the fire in the cargo hold, it rapidly spread.
The Portuguese Navy managed the rescue operation, guaranteeing the crew’s safe retrieval and transportation to a nearby hotel for support. On 25 February 2022, the fire was tamped down.
The Massive Cargo Ship Was Transporting an Estimated $401 Million Worth of Cars!
The Felicity Ace vessel was carrying an estimated $401 million (£295 million) worth of cars when the accident occurred! The cargo included a variety of luxury vehicles, such as Porsches, Audis, Bentleys, and Lamborghinis.
Among the vehicles on board were 85 Lamborghini cars, including 15 limited edition Aventador Ultimae models. Additionally, the vessel was also carrying 189 Bentleys, 1,110 Porsches, and the final batch of Lamborghini Aventadors. The cargo also included a 1977 Land Rover Santana (a knock-down kit of a Land Rover Defender), a Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0, and the 65th Honda Prelude SiR ever built. All the exquisite automobiles on board the Felicity Ace are now deemed beyond recovery.
The Batteries of Onboard Cars Are Thought to Be the Reason Behind Fire π₯
While the precise cause of the Felicity Ace fire is still unclear, officials have pointed to the onboard electric vehicle batteries as a potential complicating factor in battling the blaze.
The lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles (EVs) inside the cargo ship could complicate firefighting efforts, requiring extensive water and temperature-reduction measures. Experts say that when on fire, these batteries are difficult to extinguish with water, and the flames can often rekindle due to residual heat. There is also a risk of explosion from flammable vapors if such batteries reach high temperatures.
Nonetheless, the onboard car batteries and fuel carry potential threats beyond firefighting. The environmental experts were further concerned that the incident might have broader implications for the marine ecosystem surrounding the accident site, i.e., the Azores archipelago.
The Azores is located in the middle of the Atlantic, about 1,000 miles from the mainland, and provides a vital habitat for many underwater creatures like coral reefs, tuna, sharks, and dolphins. The surrounding underwater mountains also make it an important stopping point for migrating whales looking to feed. Unfortunately, the Felicity Ace accident caused over 2,000 tons of oil, fuel, and other pollutants to spill into the Azores’ marine ecosystem.
Although the managers of Felicity Ace stated that only a thin film of oil had surfaced, experts believe that sunken car batteries and tanks of oil and gas pose a significant threat to marine life. (They are correct about uncountable damages to marine life)
Nov 2022 Sank with over 4,000 luxury vehicles π₯
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π΄ 600-foot Morning Midas June 4,2025 Sank 6/26/25.
When new— bigger than the Titanic!
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π΄ Fremantle Highway ship π₯ 
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Fremantle Highway: Disaster averted as burnt car carrier reaches port
π΄ Genius Star XI
VESSEL PARTICULARS
IMO number 9622710 Vessel Name GENIUS STAR XI Ship Type General Cargo Ship Flag Panama Year of Build 2012
Length Overall (m) 124.98 Length BP (m) Beam (m) 21.00 Draught (m) Depth (m)
Gross Tonnage 9984 Net Tonnage
| IMO number | 9622710 |
| Vessel Name | GENIUS STAR XI |
| Ship Type | General Cargo Ship |
| Flag | Panama |
| Year of Build | 2012 |
| Length Overall (m) | 124.98 |
| Length BP (m) | |
| Beam (m) | 21.00 |
| Draught (m) | |
| Depth (m) |
| Gross Tonnage | 9984 |
| Net Tonnage |
Cargo Ship with Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Sails After Securing Cargo
Nearly eight weeks after first reporting a cargo fire aboard, the Genius Star XI (13,663 dwt) has finally resumed its voyage after securing its cargo and completing a Port state inspection. The U.S. Coast Guard reports the vessel was given clearance to depart Alaska and is now underway to its original destination in San Diego, California.
The general cargo ship registered in Panama and operated by Taiwan’s Wisdom Line is carrying large industrial lithium-ion batteries as cargo. On December 25, and again on December 28, the vessel reported that it had fires in its cargo holds which experts suspected were caused by dislodging and shifting the cargo during a rough Pacific crossing. The vessel departed Busan, South Korea on December 18 and was taking the circle route across the Pacific.
The crew was able to extinguish the first fire in the number one hold by using the vessel’s onboard CO2 fire suppression system. However, in the process, they drained the 153 CO2 bottles aboard. The crew was forced to use hoses and perimeter cooling when the second fire was discovered in the number two hold and that led the U.S. Coast Guard to instruct the vessel to change course for Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
“This was a unique and complicated operation under very challenging conditions,” said Capt. Christopher Culpepper, Federal On-Scene Coordinator. Salvage team members and experts were slowed in reaching the site due to severe weather conditions.
However, by the time the vessel reached the anchorage thermal imaging showed the fires were out but there was still concern of a reflash if the holds were opened. The USCG reports that several experts were engaged to provide consultation on the risks and specialized operations required to deal with the potentially damaged lithium-ion battery cargo. Organized as a Technical Expert Advisory Group, the experts provided recommendations for operations as more was learned about the condition of the damaged cargo. A salvage firefighting team remained aboard the vessel throughout operations.
After ensuring that the cargo holds had been vented and an air circulation system was installed, they finally permitted the Genius Star XI to move from an anchorage to the dock on January 30, a month after it arrived in Alaska. At the Unalaska Marine Center, the operations continued to further triage, characterize, and repackage damaged battery components in specialized overpack drums.
No cargo was offloaded in Dutch Harbor, but instead, crews re-secured the shifted and damaged cargo. Crews also completed recharging and installing the onboard CO2 system and the vessel was inspected to meet all safety requirements and regulations. The ship had a clean inspection from the US Coast Guard with no deficiencies recorded.
“This was a particularly challenging operation given the remote location and winter conditions,” said Bernie Nowicki, State On-Scene Coordinator.
The vessel, according to its AIS signal, is now projected to reach San Diego on February 21. The USCG command reports that the Unified Command managing the incident has stood down and all response operations have been completed. However, the cause of the incident remains under investigation.
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June 2025:
Morning Midas Ship Car Carrier of China
Marie Maersk Ship Blows Up In Super Hot Temperatures off Libya at port, Africa.
Morning Midas sank off Alaska pure waters with over 800 EVS Electric Vehicles onboard and other vehicles amounting to almost 4,000 vehicles and a full tank of fuel upon sinkage.
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π Damn Ship Is Exploding Left And Right! Update Latest 7.3 Mega Quake Off Alaska Triggered By Sunk Morning Midas Loaded With EVS Electric Vehicles Off Alaska?
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π Update Latest 7.3 Mega Quake Off Alaska Triggered By Sunk Morning Midas Loaded With EVS Electric Vehicles Off Alaska June 23, 2025
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Now that the
NV WAN HAI 503
Arrival (UTC)
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September 15, 2025
MV WAN HAI 503 is towed into port. Who pays for the at sea disaster and dangerous expensive towing and firefighting efforts of India’s military considering the horrible weather conditions at this time of firefighting and salvaging and towing the MV HAN HAI 503 away from Indian seas? Four seamen are believed to be missing after the explosions rocked the container ship, five are wounded and one was in critical condition from the fire explosion inhalation. Let’s take time to pray for these people now.
Stay tuned in for special treats at the bottom of this page ‼️π³π More on the information— September 15, 2025 MV WAN is berthed in the Middle East in Jebel Ali Port in Arabia.
The NV WAN HAI 503 left Mumbai for Columbo and almost arrived before fire explosion erupted below deck❗️Fire broke out below deck in super hot toxic explosions off KΕchi, India.
The firefighting operation continued through July
September 15, 2025
MV WAN HAI 503 is berthed in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates.
Excerpt— Initially On June 9, 2025, at approximately 10:30 AM IST, a powerful under-deck explosion shook the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 roughly 78 nautical miles off Kerala’s coast. Carrying 22 crew members en route from Colombo to Mumbai, the blast ignited a fierce fire, forcing 18 officers overboard—4 went missing and 5 were injured in the scramble
One can only imagine the high cost to clear this wreckage away from Indian waters entailed considering the Indian
maritime forces have successfully
initiated the towing of the vessel away
from the Indian coastline near Kerala,
marking a critical step in preventing a
large-scale marine environmental disaster.
"A major breakthrough in salvage Ops
as tow was transferred from the
Indian Coast Guard to tug Offshore
Warrior on 13 Jun 25. Despite hostile
weather, the Indian Navy's Sea King
helo winched salvors onto the vessel
20 NM off Kochi. Three Coast Guard
Ships are escorting the vessel and
continuing essential firefighting
efforts were needed in the removal of MV WAN Hai 503.
The Singapore-flagged containership WAN HAI 503 has berthed at its Port of Refuge in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, marking a significant milestone in a complex salvage operation.
The vessel, which suffered a serious fire while traversing the Indian Ocean on June 9, is expected to arrived on September 11 under the towage of the salvage team.
“Preliminary assessments indicate that the vessel’s stability and structural integrity are secure, with no immediate risks identified,” according to the latest update from Wan Hai Lines.
The incident began when the crew detected thick smoke aboard the vessel while it was approximately 54 nautical miles off the west coast of India. Following emergency protocols, the 22-person crew was ordered to abandon ship after assessment by the master and Indian maritime authorities.
In the evacuation, 18 crew members were safely rescued by the Indian Navy and Coast Guard, while four crew members—two from Taiwan and one each from Indonesia and Myanmar—were reported missing. Six crew members required hospitalization for injuries.
T&T Salvage was appointed on June 10 to coordinate salvage operations, with their ocean-going tug Offshore Warriordispatched to the scene. By June 13, a salvage team had successfully boarded the vessel and secured a tow rope.
The firefighting operation continued through July, with the fire gradually brought under control. By August 5, the company reported that the fire had been completely extinguished, though monitoring of temperatures continued.
The vessel was subsequently towed across the Indian Ocean, transiting waters near the India-Sri Lanka maritime boundary in mid-August before heading toward the Middle East.
On September 10, Wan Hai Lines reported that the vessel was transiting the Strait of Hormuz en route to Jebel Ali, with the salvage team having completed “a comprehensive inspection and measurement of all cargo holds and compartments.”
At Jebel Ali, the vessel will undergo further inspections and procedures. Container inspection and unloading operations are expected to begin in October, subject to the progress of inspections and coordination with cargo owners.
The WAN HAI 503 operates on the South China–India route in a joint service with Evergreen Marine Corp and Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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More Fires at Sea: June Shipping Safety Alert Morning Midas!
Fire is fast becoming one of the most dangerous threats at sea. From a Singapore-flagged container ship explosion off the coast of India to a blazing EV cargo ship drifting near Alaska, June has already seen multiple maritime fire emergencies. These incidents are raising alarms across the industry as crews face growing risks tied to battery cargo, outdated suppression systems, and evolving global trade routes.
Singapore-Flagged Container Ship Fire (June 9, 2025)
On June 9, 2025, at approximately 10:30 AM IST, a powerful under-deck explosion shook the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 roughly 78 nautical miles off Kerala’s coast. Carrying 22 crew members en route from Colombo to Mumbai, the blast ignited a fierce fire, forcing 18 officers overboard—4 went missing and 5 were injured in the scramble. The Indian Navy (INS Surat) and Coast Guard immediately launched a rescue and containment operation, with firefighting still underway as the 270 m vessel drifted at sea.
EV-Powered Cargo Ship Blaze – (June 3, 2025)
On June 3, 2025, about 300 miles southwest of Adak Island, Alaska, the car-and-truck carrier Morning Midas, en route from Yantai, China, to LΓ‘zaro CΓ‘rdenas, Mexico, with around 3,000 vehicles (including ~800 EVs) caught fire mid-Atlantic. A deck carrying electric vehicles erupted in flames that CO₂ suppression couldn’t fully extinguish. The 22-person crew abandoned ship safely and was rescued by Cosco Hellas. Salvage operations are under way, spotlighting the growing threat of lithium-ion cargo in busy maritime lanes.
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Industry Responds to Rising Maritime Fire Risks
The recent fires aboard the Morning Midas and MV Wan Hai 503 have intensified industry-wide scrutiny over maritime fire safety, especially involving lithium-ion cargo and hazardous goods. Key stakeholders across insurance, regulatory, and shipping sectors are now taking visible steps to reduce risk.
Insurance Industry Actions
Major underwriters are tightening their policies for car carriers and containerships:
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- Allianz Commercial called the Morning Midasblaze a “clear warning” of rising risks at sea.
- Premiums are being raised for EV-carrying ships and operators with inadequate safety records.
- New policy conditions include:
- EVs must be shipped at low state-of-charge (SOC).
- Increased spacing between vehicles to limit thermal spread.
- Requirements for fire-resistant deck coatings and linings.
Regulatory Movement: IMO and SOLAS
The International Maritime Organization (IMO)and national regulators are accelerating rule changes:
- Proposed amendments to SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) may include:
- Mandatory thermal isolation for EV cargo.
- Additional firefighting training for crews, focused on lithium-ion ignition.
- Working groups are drafting:
- New EV-specific cargo handling protocols.
- Recommendations for enhanced fire detection and suppression systems.
Operator & Salvage Response
Shipping companies and salvage firms are adjusting procedures and investing in readiness:
- Zodiac Maritime (operator of Morning Midas) has:
- Deployed a salvage tug with specialized firefighting capability.
- Begun internal reviews of crew protocols, CO₂ suppression limits, and response readiness.
- Other operators are:
- Running new onboard fire drills for EV scenarios.
- Auditing cargo manifests for high-risk batteries and flammable materials.
Broader Industry Debate
Across the maritime sector, a structural reassessment is underway:
- Vessel design may shift to include:
- Compartmentalized car decks.
- Improved ventilation and thermal monitoring systems.
- OEMs and shippers are discussing:
- Pre-shipment battery safety certification.
- Unified standards for EV stowage on international voyages.
The shipping industry is now facing a pivotal moment in its approach to fire safety. Incidents like Morning Midas and MV Wan Hai 503 are no longer seen as isolated cases. They are part of a broader pattern linked to the rising transport of high-risk cargo, especially electric vehicles and hazardous goods.
Insurers are raising premiums and tightening terms. Regulators are drafting new safety protocols. Ship operators are reviewing everything from fire drills to vessel design. The pressure to adapt is growing.
As cargo types evolve, so must the systems that carry them. The industry’s next phase will depend on how quickly it can close the gap between modern risk and outdated
Industry Responds to Rising Maritime Fire Risks
The recent fires aboard the Morning Midas and MV Wan Hai 503 have intensified industry-wide scrutiny over maritime fire safety, especially involving lithium-ion cargo and hazardous goods. Key stakeholders across insurance, regulatory, and shipping sectors are now taking visible steps to reduce risk.
Insurance Industry Actions
Major underwriters are tightening their policies for car carriers and containerships:
π¬ Subscribe to the Ship Universe Weekly Newsletter (Free)
- Allianz Commercial called the Morning Midasblaze a “clear warning” of rising risks at sea.
- Premiums are being raised for EV-carrying ships and operators with inadequate safety records.
- New policy conditions include:
- EVs must be shipped at low state-of-charge (SOC).
- Increased spacing between vehicles to limit thermal spread.
- Requirements for fire-resistant deck coatings and linings.
Regulatory Movement: IMO and SOLAS
The International Maritime Organization (IMO)and national regulators are accelerating rule changes:
- Proposed amendments to SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) may include:
- Mandatory thermal isolation for EV cargo.
- Additional firefighting training for crews, focused on lithium-ion ignition.
- Working groups are drafting:
- New EV-specific cargo handling protocols.
- Recommendations for enhanced fire detection and suppression systems.
Operator & Salvage Response
Shipping companies and salvage firms are adjusting procedures and investing in readiness:
- Zodiac Maritime (operator of Morning Midas) has:
- Deployed a salvage tug with specialized firefighting capability.
- Begun internal reviews of crew protocols, CO₂ suppression limits, and response readiness.
- Other operators are:
- Running new onboard fire drills for EV scenarios.
- Auditing cargo manifests for high-risk batteries and flammable materials.
Broader Industry Debate
Across the maritime sector, a structural reassessment is underway:
- Vessel design may shift to include:
- Compartmentalized car decks.
- Improved ventilation and thermal monitoring systems.
- OEMs and shippers are discussing:
- Pre-shipment battery safety certification.
- Unified standards for EV stowage on international voyages.
The shipping industry is now facing a pivotal moment in its approach to fire safety. Incidents like Morning Midas and MV Wan Hai 503 are no longer seen as isolated cases. They are part of a broader pattern linked to the rising transport of high-risk cargo, especially electric vehicles and hazardous goods.
Insurers are raising premiums and tightening terms. Regulators are drafting new safety protocols. Ship operators are reviewing everything from fire drills to vessel design. The pressure to adapt is growing.
As cargo types evolve, so must the systems that carry them. The industry’s next phase will depend on how quickly it can close the gap between modern risk and outdated
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