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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

environment-and-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"Lithium-Ion Battery Blaze Engulfs Cargo Ship Off Dutch Harbor, Alaska"

The cargo ship Genius Star XI, carrying lithium-ion batteries, is being kept offshore near Dutch Harbor, Alaska, due to a fire in its hold that started on Christmas Day. The U.S. Coast Guard has established a safety zone around the vessel to mitigate risks, and the ship's crew has taken measures to prevent an explosion. There have been no injuries or oil leaks reported, and a team of experts is on board to assess and manage the situation. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

via NBC News|

##alaska #cargoshipfire

environment-and-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"Lithium-Ion Battery Blaze Engulfs Ship Near Dutch Harbor, Alaska"

The U.S. Coast Guard is managing a fire aboard the cargo ship Genius Star XI, which has been burning for five days due to a load of lithium-ion batteries. The ship is being kept 2 miles off the shore of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, to mitigate risks to the community, environment, and fisheries. The 19 crew members are unharmed, and there have been no oil leaks reported. Safety zones have been established, and a team of experts is on board to assess and address the situation. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

via Fortune|

##alaska #cargoshipfire

environment-and-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"Alaskan Coast Guard Manages Offshore Cargo Ship Fire Involving Lithium Batteries"

The Genius Star XI, a cargo ship carrying lithium-ion batteries, is being kept offshore near Dutch Harbor, Alaska, due to a fire in its hold that started on Christmas Day. The U.S. Coast Guard has established a safety zone around the vessel to mitigate risks, and the ship's crew has taken measures to prevent an explosion. There have been no injuries or oil leaks reported, and a team of experts is on board to assess and manage the situation. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

via Yahoo Finance|

##alaska #cargoshipfire

environment-and-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"Alaskan Coast Guard Battles Fire on Lithium-Ion Laden Cargo Ship Off Dutch Harbor"

The Genius Star XI, a cargo ship transporting lithium-ion batteries from Vietnam to San Diego, is being kept offshore near Dutch Harbor, Alaska, due to a fire in its cargo hold that started on Christmas Day. The U.S. Coast Guard has established a safety zone around the vessel to mitigate risks, and the ship's crew has taken measures to prevent an explosion. There have been no injuries or oil leaks reported, and a team of experts is on board to assess and manage the situation. The Coast Guard will investigate the cause of the fire.

via Yahoo News|

##alaska #cargoshipfire

environment-and-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"Lithium-Ion Battery Blaze Keeps Cargo Ship at Bay Near Dutch Harbor, Alaska"

The cargo ship Genius Star XI, carrying lithium-ion batteries, is being kept 2 miles offshore from an Alaska port due to a fire in its hold. The U.S. Coast Guard and a team of marine firefighting experts are working to extinguish the flames and assess the situation, with no injuries reported among the 19 crew members. The ship, which was en route from Vietnam to San Diego, has not shown signs of structural damage or oil leaks, but is under a safety zone to protect the local community and environment. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

via The Associated Press|

##alaska #cargoshipfire