Fate, Behaviour, Potential Damage & Liabilities Arising from a Shipping Incident Involving a Li-ion Battery Powered Vessel

This summary report focuses on Li-ion Batteries as a non-traditional method of marine propulsion. Li-ion batteries are becoming increasingly prevalent in many industries, with applications ranging from small electronic devices to electric scooters, electric vehicles (EVs) and to larger energy storage units. Li-ion batteries have been shipped in packaged form and/or as part of electric vehicles for many years. They are now a viable option for energy storage systems in the shipping industry, particularly for smaller vessels. Use of battery propulsion reduces or removes the need for traditional bunkering of traditional oils or alternate fuels i.e. ammonia, hydrogen, LNG, methanol etc.

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