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West aleutians, ak, USA

Fire Onboard M/V Genius Star XI Near Dutch Harbor, Ak · NOAAORR-10712

issued
2023-12-28 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2024-01-11 00:00Z
self-cancels
2024-01-11 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
Bering Sea
position
53.950, -166.567
vessel
M/V GENIUS STAR XI
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Fire onboard M/V Genius Star XI near Dutch Harbor, AK.
West Aleutians, AK, USA.
1. On 12/25/2023, Panamanian-flagged M/V GENIUS STAR XI (IMO 9622710) experienced a fire onboard their #1 cargo hold. The cause of the fire was believed to be lithium-ion batteries that ignited during heavy seas. The vessel is diverting to Dutch Harbor. The vessel is under its own power without any known propulsion or steering issues at this time. the USCG requested the NOAA SSC assist with chemical hazard assessment.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 53.949N 166.567W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 10712: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10712

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