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载751辆电动汽车的货轮在北太平洋起火,更多细节曝光

Core Points - Zodiac Maritime reported a fire on the cargo ship Morning Midas in the North Pacific near the Aleutian Islands, carrying 3,084 vehicles including 70 electric and 681 hybrid cars [1][2] - The ship was chartered by SAIC Motor's Anji Logistics and had departed from Yantai, China, on May 26, with a planned arrival in Mexico on June 15 [2][5] - The fire originated from a deck filled with electric vehicles, but the specific brands of the vehicles onboard remain unclear [2][5] Company and Industry Insights - The Morning Midas is flagged under Liberia and owned by Hawthorn Navigation Inc., with Zodiac Maritime as the managing company [5] - The crew attempted to extinguish the fire but were unsuccessful, leading to their evacuation with assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard and another cargo ship [5][7] - Fires on car carriers, especially those transporting electric vehicles, have raised concerns among insurers due to their complexity and risk [7][8] - Allianz Commercial reported that incidents of fires on car carriers reached a ten-year high in 2024, highlighting the significant risks associated with these vessels [8]