One Killed as Ship Carrying 3K Cars Burns off Dutch Coast

Published JUL 26 2023

story

The Spin

Narrative A

Vehicles that use lithium-ion batteries pose a significant fire risk to cargo ships, compromising the safety of those onboard with the hazards of explosion, toxic gases, and thermal runaway. Unless the ship systems and its crew are able to handle that risk, transporting such cars poses an extraordinary risk.

The Washington Examiner

Narrative B

While tragic fires onboard car-carrying vessels are frequent, such incidents only hit the headlines when involving electric vehicles. While there are obvious risks when transporting electric vehicles on ships, a recent study has concluded that the risk is about the same as conventional automobiles.

EV Fire Safe