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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

us-and-world2 years ago•2 min saved

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

The U.S. Coast Guard is managing a fire on the cargo ship Genius Star XI, carrying lithium-ion batteries, by keeping it 2 miles offshore of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The fire started on Christmas Day, and the crew has taken measures to prevent an explosion. No injuries or oil leaks have been reported, and the Coast Guard has established a safety zone around the vessel while a team evaluates the situation. The city of Unalaska is prioritizing community safety and environmental protection as the situation is actively monitored. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.

via NBC Connecticut|

##alaska #cargoshipfire

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

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

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

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