Zodiac Maritime: Morning Midas has sunk in international waters
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Another car carrier has become a major casualty following a fire involving electric vehicles. London-based Zodiac Maritime reports that its managed vessel Morning Midas<\/a><\/em> has now sunk in international waters.<\/p>\n The vessel has been at the center of a salvage drama that began when the U.S. Coast Guard received the initial report of the fire aboard the ship <\/a>Tuesday, June 3, at approximately 3:15 p.m. The Morning Midas was en route from China to Mexico carrying 3,048 vehicles, 70 of them fully electric and 681 hybrid electric. Smoke was initially seen emanating from a deck carrying electric vehicles.<\/p>\n Today, Zodiac Maritime released this statement:<\/p>\n \u201cThe salvors, Resolve Marine, have reported that the Morning Midas sank in international waters in the North Pacific, following the fire that broke out on board on June 3, 2025.<\/p>\n \u201cDamage caused by the fire, compounded by heavy weather and subsequent water ingress, caused the Morning Midas to sink at around 16.35 local time zone (UTC -9) on June 23, in waters approximately 5,000 meters deep and 360 nautical miles from land.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a precaution, two salvage tugs containing pollution control equipment remain on site to monitor for any signs of pollution or debris. Their crews are safe. A specialized pollution response vessel is also en-route to the location as an additional precaution.<\/p>\n \u201cAll operations continue to prioritize the safety of personnel and the protection of the marine environment.<\/p>\n \u201cWe remain in close coordination with Resolve Marine and the United States Coast Guard, and we extend our sincere thanks for their professionalism, swift response, and continued collaboration.\u201d<\/p>\n The post Zodiac Maritime: Morning Midas has sunk in international waters<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n