Tag: batteries

CHIRP Maritime has shared a reported event, where one of two Lift E-Foil lithium-ion batteries, stored inside a purpose-built battery storage box, was significantly warmer than the other, during a routine inspection by the deck crew.

Tesla and Volvo Car, owned by Geely, are temporarily halting production in Europe due to component shortages resulting from attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, Reuters highlights. 

Yanmar Power Technology Co., has embarked on the development of a hydrogen-fueled 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation for coastal vessels in Japan as part of the Nippon Foundation’s zero emission ship demonstration experiment.

Cargo vessel Genius Star XI experienced a fire in cargo hold No. 1, off the Alaska port of Dutch Harbor on Christmas Day. 

Cargo vessel Genius Star XI experienced a fire in cargo hold No. 1, off the Alaska port of Dutch Harbor on Christmas Day, en route from Vietnam to San Diego.

The rapid adoption of the freight container as the dominant unit of cargo transport in the late sixties created complex and new risks as it changed the patterns of cargo operations and world trade significantly, argues Peregrine Storrs-Fox, Risk Management Director, TT Club.

The CSL Group (CSL), announced a 20-year strategic partnership with Adelaide Brighton Cement Ltd. (Adbri) to build and operate the world’s first fully electric battery capable self-unloading vessel.

AMSA has issued Marine Notice, providing guidance to vessel operators when developing operational plans for fighting fires involving battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

AMSA has issued a marine notice to advise ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) installations on board ships have been increasing in number and installed power as the battery technology also develops.