The Morning Midas car carrier remains ablaze off Alaska’s coast, prompting a large-scale salvage operation and close monitoring by the Coast Guard. All crew were safely evacuated, and the vessel—carrying thousands of vehicles, including electric models—has shown no signs of pollution as tugs mobilize for response.
A devastating fire on the Singapore-flagged MV WAN HAI 503 off India’s southwest coast has left four crew missing and forced the rescue of 18 others, as Indian Coast Guard teams battle the blaze and environmental risks from the drifting vessel.
A Coast Guard C-130J overflight has confirmed that the fire aboard the car carrier Morning Midas has spread across multiple decks, causing the vessel to list by the stern. All crew have been safely evacuated, and salvage efforts are in progress as the ship remains adrift off Alaska.
The U.S. Coast Guard’s new icebreaker, USCGC Storis, has set sail on its maiden Arctic voyage, boosting American polar capabilities with a modern vessel and hybrid crew, and reinforcing national interests in the increasingly strategic Arctic region.
A major fire broke out on the car carrier Morning Midas off Alaska, prompting a full crew evacuation and a large-scale emergency response. The vessel was carrying hundreds of electric vehicles, spotlighting the fire risks tied to lithium-ion batteries at sea.
Hines Furlong Line has taken delivery of the Donny Mudgett, the lead vessel in its 11-vessel newbuild series, showcasing a partnership with Intracoastal Iron Works and Laborde Products to advance inland river transportation.
NTSB transcripts from the Dali containership reveal persistent technical alarms, communication lapses, and missed warnings in the hours before the vessel’s power loss and fatal collision with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, underscoring one of the most devastating maritime accidents in recent U.S. history.
The Washington State Ferry M/V Wenatchee has become the largest U.S. passenger ferry to be converted to hybrid-electric power, following an extensive 21-month project by Vigor Marine Seattle. The upgrade marks a major step toward cleaner, more sustainable ferry operations.
A new study from Cardiff University exposes rising fatigue and inadequate medical care among cargo ship seafarers, with over a third reporting insufficient sleep and many lacking access to qualified medical personnel.
The Dredge Oregon has launched its 2025 season on the Columbia River, removing sediment to keep the navigation channel open for commercial vessels and supporting thousands of regional jobs and businesses.
