New Casualty - MORNING MIDAS - Fire
Incident Date: 3rd June 2025
Vessel: MORNING MIDAS
IMO No.: 9289910
Type: Vehicle Carrier
Incident: Fire
W.E. Cox have learned of an incident involving the MORNING MIDAS, a Liberian Flag, 46,800GT, 183m, vehicle carrier, which reported a fire on 3 June 2025 whilst sailing from Yantai, China to Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico and laden with 3,000 vehicles, of which, 800 are electric.
We understand that the vessel is currently near Tanaga Bay, Alaska and that the U.S. Coast Guard is responding to her with aircrews and a cutter ship. A tug has also been deployed to assist with both salvage and firefighting operations. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported and the crew have been evacuated via a lifeboat.
We further understand that the MORNING MIDAS is owned by Hawthorn Navigation Incorporated and is managed by Zodiac Maritime Limited. She trades in China, Mexico, South Korea and the USA.
As a result of this casualty, cargo deliveries will likely be delayed, with significant cargo loss and damage. As the situation appears to involve Salvage and may also give rise to General Average, Cargo interests will likely be required to provide Salvage and/or General Average Security prior to cargo being released at destination.
If you are aware of any involvement in this casualty and W E Cox Claims Group may be of assistance in any way, including provision of securities, arranging surveys, adjusting any potential losses &/or undertaking recovery action, please do not hesitate to contact us. As appropriate, please contact:
United Kingdom – Paul Friett cargoclaims@w-e-cox.co.uk
France – Marie-Laure Mirrione MarieLaureMirrione@w-e-cox.eu
Europe – John Jackson Johnjackson@cwhji.com
Hong Kong – Twinnie Lai twinnie@ceemis.com.hk
Singapore – Paul Sansom psansom@w-e-cox.com.sg
USA – Joshua Gayer jgayer@w-e-cox.com
Australia – Niall Orr norr@w-e-cox.com.au
If this or future casualty notices should be forwarded to any of your colleagues, we would be pleased to receive their contact details and we will add them to our Client List.
