Fumes (hydrogen fluoride) given off by the lithium-ion batteries fires are toxic. When fighting a lithium-ion battery vehicle fire with water, substantially higher quantities of water are required in comparison to an internal combustion vehicle fire. The water must also be applied for a longer period. There is also an elevated risk of re-ignition.
A report published in summer 2023 by insurance agency Allianz notes that due to rapidly evolving technology and a lack of consistent regulation, the risks of lithium-ion battery usage will need to be constantly re-evaluated as they develop over time.
3.8.1 Harmful gases and other hazardous chemicals in Electric Vehicle fires The guidance included a note on the potential harmful gases and vapours that may be released during a Li-Ion battery fire but does not include specific information related to their hazards.
This should be considered when stowing the vehicles to minimise the potential impact on vessel stability. Lithium-ion batteries which are used in most battery powered vehicles have been known to suffer from spontaneous thermal runaway fires. The lower the charge retained by the vehicle’s battery the lower the likelihood of a thermal runaway fire.
“All the fires in our tests could be extinguished, so with the correct firefighting technologies on board, the correct training of the crew and well-coordinated collaboration with the onshore emergency services, electric cars should not pose a safety problem in ferry traffic,” he added.
Ferry companies, which carry both large and varied numbers of vehicles and a multitude of passengers, could be particularly at risk from fires breaking out on board. This is likely to grow as more and more EVs, powered by lithium-ion batteries, are adopted for private and commercial use.
AMSA: Ensuring safe carriage of battery powered vehicles on ships
W hile this information is targeted at ships operating on ocean going voyages, the risks apply equally to all vessels carrying BEVs. Vessel types mentioned in this notice are roll-on, roll-off passenger ferries (RORO PAX) and pure car and truck carriers (PCTC). BEVs have been in operation for some time. Current statistics indicate that BEVs are ...
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Electric Vehicles Transported on Board RoPax, RoRo and PCTC …
Electric Vehicles (EVs) currently dominate the Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) market and their numbers are rising rapidly. For EVs transported on board RoPax, RoRo and Pure Car Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels the question is whether EV lithium-ion batteries present risks and necessitate precautions exceeding those presented by pre-existing Internal …
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Dangerous cargo: Risks to consider when carrying lithium-ion batteries
If lithium-ion batteries or EVs are specifically named as the cargo that is to be carried, an owner has agreed to carry that cargo and cannot then rely on an exclusion to refuse its carriage or hold the charterers responsible for losses arising. Nor can they rely on the clause paramount because if the cargo is named, the owner knows what is ...
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For EVs transported on board RoPax, RoRo and Pure Car Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels the question is whether EV lithium-ion batteries present risks and necessitate …
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Ferry companies grapple with rising threat of EV fires
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UK: carriage of electric vehicles on board passenger ferries
UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued a merchant guidance note amending the guidance on the safe carriage of electric vehicles on board passenger ferries. MGN 653 (M) Amendment 1 was released on 7 August 2023.
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The Risks and Responsibilities of Carrying Li-ion Batteries
In the ferry trade, operators should look at whether it is possible to check battery health before carriage and whether EV owners should be required to provide evidence of compliance with minimum standards. At the very least, EV owners should declare that they are bringing an EV on board. Terms and conditions should also be updated ...
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Carrying spare batteries on Flights
The Basics: Spare Batteries in Carry-On Baggage. First things first: when packing spare lithium batteries for devices such as laptops, cell phones, and cameras, remember they must travel with you in your carry-on baggage. This rule also applies to external battery chargers (a.k.a. portable rechargers) that contain a lithium ion battery.
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New knowledge about battery fires in electric cars on ferries
When we short-circuited the battery cells in a Renault Fluence, the whole battery caught fire. When we ignited it in a newer Tesla model 3, only the battery cell affected caught fire. Secondly, the positive message is that fires in electric cars on board ferries are manageable and not something we need to fear. All the fires in our tests could ...
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DCV Safety Alert 02/2023
This safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with the carriage of battery-powered electric vehicles …
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Lithium-ion batteries: a growing fire risk
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Fly Safe: How to Pack and Travel With Lithium-Ion …
Inspect devices and batteries for damage before packing: Never bring any devices or lithium-ion batteries exhibiting signs of damage, swelling, or overheating on board an airplane. Keep batteries in your carry-on …
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The Risks and Responsibilities of Carrying Li-ion Batteries
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How to control Electric vehicle fires on ferries and car …
Neither can they be handled the same way as ''normal'' car fires. That is why we at Fire Isolator strongly recommend that ferries and car-carrying vessels take serious precautions. A fire in the lithium-ion battery of an …
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UK: carriage of electric vehicles on board passenger …
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DCV Safety Alert 02/2023
This safety alert provides 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.
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Carry On Batteries: What''S Allowed & Prohibited
For lithium metal batteries (non-rechargeable), the TSA allows up to 2 grams of lithium content per battery. For lithium-ion batteries (rechargeable), the permitted quantity is up to 8 grams of lithium content per battery. Batteries that exceed these limits are typically not permitted in carry-on luggage. Special Considerations for Larger Batteries
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The UK Chamber of Shipping is pleased to release to industry its new guidance, "Carriage of Electric Vehicles with Lithium-Ion Batteries – Information for Masters and crew"
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ELECTRIC VEHICLES ONBOARD PASSENGER RO
common high voltage battery consists of lithium-ion cells. These cells are considered dry cells. If damaged, only a small amount of fluid can leak. Lithium-ion battery fluid is clear in colour. 5.6 Operators should develop procedures for safely removing a person (who may be injured or
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UK: carriage of electric vehicles on board passenger ferries
3.2 Electric vehicles are most commonly powered by high-voltage Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries. Li-ion battery fires can be self-sufficient and continue to burn without access to additional oxygen, they may also continue to generate high amounts of heat following fire-extinction and are at risk of re-ignition. In hybrid vehicles the risks from ...
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Electric Vehicles Transported on Board RoPax, RoRo and PCTC …
For EVs transported on board RoPax, RoRo and Pure Car Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels the question is whether EV lithium-ion batteries present risks and necessitate precautions exceeding those presented by pre-existing Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Vehicles? This Risk Bulletin responds to that question.
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MCA issues safety guidance for electric vehicles on ro-ro ferries
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