GSBN and MSC collaborate for lithium batter safety
Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has collaborated with Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) to further enhance safety in transporting lithium battery shipments.
Read moreGlobal Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has collaborated with Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) to further enhance safety in transporting lithium battery shipments.
Read moreABS has joined the BlueBARGE Project, a program funded by the Horizon Europe program and involving 14 partners from 10 European countries to develop a comprehensive solution for offshore electrical power bunkering.
Read moreMOL PLUS has announced its intent to invest in Fleetzero, a developer and manufacturer of marine battery systems and EV vessels.
Read moreChris Kruger, founder of AYK Energy, explains that his company can support the widespread adoption of battery solutions as it is close to the manufacturers of the core technology in China and will use that advantage to bring the new technologies rapidly to the industry.
Read moreVolkswagen AG has to deal legal challenges following a catastrophic fire onboard incident involving the cargo ship Felicity Ace in 2022.
Read moreThe Britannia P&I Club has issued its latest edition of “Risk Watch”, in which includes an article that highlights that Lithium-Ion Batteries have gained significant attention in recent years due to their pivotal role in the global shift towards sustainability, as well as their association with certain fire risks relating to thermal runaway, self-ignition, and the risk of an explosive and toxic atmosphere.
Read moreThe adoption of renewable-energy sources has increased significantly in recent years and BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) has played an important role. Although this will bring significant opportunities to cargo insurers, some key points should be noted when writing cover for such goods, IUMI notes.
Read moreAthens saw on February 9 the kick-off meeting of the BlueBARGE project, whose main objective is the design and development of an energy barge that will support the supply of electricity to moored and anchored ships.
Read moreSea Forrest has secured a Type Approval Certificate from RINA for its marine lithium-ion battery system, developed in collaboration with GenPlus Pte Ltd.
Read moreAttention should be given to the potential liquefaction risk and structural stress issues arising from extraordinary growth in spodumene shipments, say John Southam, Loss Prevention Senior Executive, NorthStandard (Greece) and Lee Stenhouse, Managing Director, Roxburgh.
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