"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.
