By Stella Okocha, with Agency Report
Harboursandport.com: Lagos - June 26,2025: The Morning Midas, a cargo vessel transporting approximately 3,000 vehicles—including around 800 electric vehicles—caught fire and ultimately sank in the Pacific Ocean.
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| Morning Midas Cargo Ship |
According to the general manager of the shipping company, the vessel sustained critical damage after a fire broke out, worsened by rough weather conditions. These factors led to water ingress, which caused the ship to sink at approximately 16:35 (UTC -9) on 23 June. The incident occurred in waters about 5,000 meters deep and 360 nautical miles from the nearest landmass.
“Damage caused by the fire, compounded by heavy weather and subsequent water ingress, caused the Morning Midas to sink,” the general manager confirmed.
Initial reports indicated that smoke was first observed on a deck where electric vehicles were stored. These EVs were powered by lithium-ion batteries—technology generally regarded as safe, but susceptible to overheating and combustion if compromised.
Investigations are expected to focus on the origin of the fire and whether the lithium-ion batteries played a role in the chain of events leading to the vessel’s loss.
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