At around 12:30 AM local time (04:30 UTC) on June 9, 2025, the container ship Wan Hai 503 was rocked by a major explosion amidships, sparking a fire about 130 nautical miles northwest of Kerala’s coast, India. The blaze quickly spread along nearly the entire 269-meter vessel, which was sailing from Colombo, Sri Lanka, to Nhava Sheva, Mumbai, with approximately 650 containers on board.

Morning Midas is a Liberian-registered car carrier built in 2006, managed by UK-based Zodiac Maritime. The vessel has a capacity of nearly 5,000 vehicles across 12 decks and specialises in transporting a mix of conventional, hybrid, and electric vehicles on global routes between Asia and the Americas. On its most recent voyage, Morning Midas was carrying a large consignment of vehicles—including electric models—when a fire broke out onboard, reportedly originating from a deck with electric vehicles and suspected to involve lithium-ion batteries.

The iconic Formula 1 race transforms Monaco’s harbour into a spectacular floating luxury marina, attracting some of the world’s largest and most prestigious superyachts. These yachts offer exclusive vantage points for race viewing, seamlessly blending the thrill of high-performance motorsport with the sophistication of the high-end yachting lifestyle. The Monaco Grand Prix weekend, which this year happened from 22nd to 25th May, has seen a dense aggregation of pleasure boats and superyachts concentrated near the circuit.