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world-news-maritime-incidents2 years ago•2 min saved

"Lithium-Ion Battery Blaze Engulfs Cargo Ship, Prompting Offshore Safety Measures"

The Genius Star XI, a ship carrying 800 tonnes of Lithium-Ion batteries, experienced a fire on Christmas Day, which was contained by the crew using carbon dioxide. The US Coast Guard has been monitoring the situation and has reported that the vessel is stable with no heat detected in the cargo holds, although the affected hold remains sealed. The ship is currently stationed near Broad Bay, Alaska, with emergency towing arrangements in place. The cause of the fire is unknown, and the incident highlights the risks associated with transporting large quantities of Li-Ion batteries, which are increasingly used in various applications worldwide.

via The Register|

##geniusstarxi #lithiumionbatteryfire

news-emergency-incidents2 years ago•2 min saved

"Lithium-Ion Battery Blaze on Alaska Cargo Ship Successfully Doused After Days"

The U.S. Coast Guard successfully extinguished a fire on the cargo ship Genius Star XI, which was carrying lithium-ion batteries from Vietnam to San Diego. The fire, which had been burning for several days in the ship's hold, was put out without any injuries to the 19 crew members. The ship was diverted to Dutch Harbor, Alaska, to minimize environmental risks and the potential for an explosion. An investigation into the cause of the fire will commence after response efforts are completed. No oil leaks were reported in association with the incident.

via Fox News|

##alaska #cargoshipfire

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

news-maritime-incidents2 years ago•2 min saved

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

A fire broke out aboard the cargo ship Genius Star XI, carrying nearly 2,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries, off the Alaskan coast. The U.S. Coast Guard reported no injuries among the 19 crew members and stated the ship remains seaworthy. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the vessel has been ordered to stay two miles offshore with a one-mile safety zone established around it. One of the fires was extinguished by the ship's firefighting systems, while the other is being monitored after the crew sealed off the affected cargo hold. Environmental concerns are mitigated as the ship remains intact, preventing potential ocean contamination from its cargo and fuel.

via The New York Times|

##geniusstarxi #lithiumionbatteries

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