Tag: batteries

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued an investigation report regarding a fire on aboard scrap metal barge last May. 

The Electric Ships Market is expected to reach $14.9 billion by 2030 from $3.7 billion in 2022, registering impressive expansion at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.7%. The Global Electric Ships Market is dominated by major players such as ABB, Leclanché S.A., Siemens AG, Wartsila, and Kongsberg Gruppen among others, according to a new report by the strategic advisory and consulting company Delvens.

The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) provides safety recommendations for vessels featuring battery systems in order to protect them against humid, salty air and seawater intrusion.

In conjunction with the International Group of P&I Clubs, TT Club and ICHCA, Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) published a report on transporting batteries inside containers titled “Lithium-Ion Batteries in Containers Guidelines”.

The UK Chamber of Shipping has established an ad hoc working group to gain a comprehensive understanding of the risks associated with lithium ion batteries (LIBs).

During the 2023 SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum, Taslim Imad, Manager Loss Prevention Department at Steamship Mutual, gave a presentation on safety measures of carriage and stowage of electric vehicles, from a P&I perspective.

TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) yesterday announced that AKARI, the world's second pure battery tanker, completed its first bunkering operation in Kawasaki on April 14.

Zephyrus Marine announced yesterday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mirai Ships, Ad Hoc and SHIFT to build the Zephyrus Zero Carbon Offshore wind service vessel. 

Leclanché SA announced yesterday that it will supply battery technology for two hybrid ferries being built at the CEMRE shipyard in Turkey for Scotland's Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL).

This morning, ABB made the announcement that it would provide Lisbon's river commute with the city's first all-electric boat.