LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A large cargo vessel carrying cars from Germany to the United States sank Tuesday in the mid-Atlantic, 13 days after a fire broke out on board, the ship's manager and the Portuguese navy said. The Felicity Ace sank about 400 ...
The ship was transporting electric and non-electric vehicles, according to Portuguese authorities. The ship was carrying 2,000 metric tons (2,200 tons) of fuel and 2,000 metric tons (2,200 tons) of oil. A Portuguese Air Force helicopter evacuated the 22 crew members when the fire first broke out, setting the ship adrift.
A salvage company had sent tugboats to the scene and was towing the vessel, which had caught fire about two weeks ago, when it sank.
Russell estimated that VW could face losses of at least $155 million. That could mean that precautions not relevant for conventional vehicles might have to be taken into account during transport, regulators said. The incident has sparked debate among insurers and regulators about how to safely transport such vehicles, a question that will gain urgency as EVs become more widespread.
The cargo ship, which was carrying cars from Germany to the United States, sank on Tuesday.
The ship was carrying an estimated 2,200 tons of fuel and 2,200 tons of oil, in addition to the 18,700 tons of cargo that is now underwater, the AP said. Cargo Ship Carrying Porsches, Lamborghinis and More Luxury Cars Sinks in Atlantic Ocean After Fire The cargo ship, which was carrying cars from Germany to the United States, sank on Tuesday A cargo ship carrying thousands of cars that caught fire nearly two weeks ago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean has sunk. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.Turn off use of cookies for targeted advertising on this website. Along with electric vehicles, the 650-foot-long ship carried Porsches, Bentleys, Lamborghinis, and other luxury cars, according to CNN. RELATED: Cargo Ship Carrying Porsche and Volkswagen Vehicles Is on Fire in the Middle of the Atlantic Ocean The ship was transporting about 4,000 vehicles owned by Volkswagen Group at the time of its sinking, CNN reported. According to MOL Ship Management in Singapore, the Felicity Ace disappeared in the waters off the coast of Portugal's Azores Islands on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. This happened as it was being towed.
A Portuguese Air Force helicopter evacuated the 22 crew members when the fire first broke out, setting the ship adrift.
The ship was transporting electric and non-electric vehicles, according to Portuguese authorities. A large cargo vessel carrying luxury cars from Germany to the United States sank Tuesday in the mid-Atlantic, 13 days after a fire broke out on board, the ship's manager and the Portuguese navy said. A Portuguese Air Force helicopter evacuated the 22 crew members when the fire first broke out, setting the ship adrift. Authorities feared the ship could pollute the ocean. The tugboats were breaking up the patch with hoses, it said. A salvage team had put out the fire.
The Felicity Ace cargo ship, which was transporting luxury cars, just sank, sending the entire ship, 4000 brand new cars, and thousands of tons of fuel and ...
The ship, the Felicity Ace, was carrying about 4000 vehicles, including Bentleys and Porsches, when it caught fire on Feb. 16. On Tuesday morning, it sank.
Smoke billows from the burning Felicity Ace car- transport ship as seen from a Portuguese navy vessel southeast of the mid-Atlantic Portuguese Azores islands. The large cargo vessel carrying cars from Germany to the U.S. sank in the mid-Atlantic 13 days ...
The Portuguese navy rescued all 22 members of the crew from the ship, which was scheduled to arrive in Davisville, R. I., on Feb. 16. None of the crew members was hurt. However, Porsche customers in the U. S. were being contacted individually by their dealership. Officials confirmed that the ship, Felicity Ace, lost stability and sank about 250 miles off Portugal's Azores islands as it was being towed to land. In its statement, the Portuguese navy said that only a few pieces of debris and a small amount of oil were visible where the ship sank and that tugboats were breaking up the patch of oil with hoses. A large cargo ship that was carrying luxury cars from Germany to the U. S. sank Tuesday in the mid-Atlantic — nearly two weeks after a fire broke out on board, according to Portuguese navy officials.