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environment-and-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

"Cargo Ship Lithium-Ion Battery Blaze Finally Doused Off Alaska Coast"

The U.S. Coast Guard reported that a fire caused by lithium-ion batteries aboard the cargo ship Genius Star XI has been extinguished after burning for several days. The ship, which was en route from Vietnam to San Diego, was directed to anchor near Dutch Harbor, Alaska. All 19 crew members are safe, and technicians are on board to prevent a re-ignition of the fire. An investigation will commence after response efforts are concluded. There have been no oil leaks or environmental damage reported.

via ABC News|

##cargoship #dutchharbor

safety-and-emergencies2 years ago•1 min saved

"Fire Contained on Lithium-Ion Battery Cargo Ship Near Dutch Harbor"

The Unified Command has reported that there is no active fire aboard the vessel Genius Star XI near Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Regular temperature checks indicate the vessel is stable with no heat in the cargo holds. The vessel will be directed to a safe anchorage in Broad Bay as a precaution, and a one-mile safety zone remains in effect. The Coast Guard and other agencies continue to monitor the situation, and an investigation into the cause of the fire will be conducted after response efforts are complete.

via U.S. Coast Guard|

##alaska #dutchharbor

emergency-response-maritime-incidents2 years ago•1 min saved

"Cargo Ship with Lithium Batteries Ablaze Kept Offshore Near Alaska's Dutch Harbor"

The U.S. Coast Guard is managing a fire on the Panama-registered cargo ship Genius Star XI, carrying lithium-ion batteries, near Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The fire is contained but ongoing, with no injuries or environmental hazards reported. The vessel is being kept offshore as a safety precaution while the Coast Guard establishes a safety zone and prepares to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is involved in the response efforts. U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski is monitoring the situation and offering assistance.

via gCaptain|

##cargoshipfire #dutchharbor

emergency-response2 years ago•1 min saved

"USCG Responds to Lithium Battery Blaze on Cargo Ship Near Dutch Harbor"

The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a fire aboard the cargo vessel Genius Star XI, which is carrying lithium-ion batteries, approximately 225 miles southwest of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The fire, contained within the cargo hold, prompted the dispatch of an HC-130 airplane and the Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley to assist the vessel, which will remain offshore as a safety zone is established. The crew's quick response has been commended, and an investigation into the fire's cause will follow the response efforts.

via U.S. Coast Guard|

##coastguard #dutchharbor