Tag: batteries

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.

The Goal Zero Consortium, comprising companies such as SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte Ltd, Shift Clean Energy, Yinson GreenTech and classed by RINA, has launched the Hydromover – Singapore’s first fully-electric cargo vessel with swappable batteries. It can transport up to 25 tonnes, CEO of the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore, Eng Dih Teo said in a LinkedIn post.

EMSA has today released new guidance on the Safety of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) on-board ships, which guidance aims at supporting maritime administrations and the industry by promoting a uniform implementation of the essential safety requirements for batteries on-board of ships. 

AMSA published a safety alert, to provide guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with the carriage of battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) on roll-on, roll-off (RORO) ferries, and how best to deal with these risks.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released an investigation report into the blaze on the bridge of the crude tanker S-Trust 12 months ago, to provide lessons learned.

Lithium batteries and the potential fire hazard they pose in electric vehicles (EVs) during transportation by sea, is a vital issue in shipping industry, and the risk of fire should not be downplayed, Gard highlights. 

A joint order has been placed between Boomsma Shipping and Leonhardt & Blumberg for the construction of a series new generation 8,500 tonnes low-emission dry cargo vessels.

Britannia Club highlights that lithium-Ion batteries have gained significant attention in recent years due to their pivotal role in the global shift towards sustainability. For this reason, Britannia issued guidance on the considerations Members should take as part of their due diligence when accepting such cargo.