ClassNK Supports Safety Measures for Maritime Transport of EVs

ClassNK, a leading classification society, has released guidelines and a list of fire safety measures to enhance the safety of maritime transportation of electric vehicles (EVs). With the increasing number of EVs being transported by vessels, there are concerns about fires in their lithium-ion batteries and the difficulties in extinguishing them. While safety regulations are being formulated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and flag administrations, shipping companies are taking proactive measures to address firefighting.

The “Guidelines for the Safe Transportation of Electric Vehicles” provide information on the characteristics of EV fires and guidance on how to respond. They also outline requirements for class notations for vessels equipped with additional firefighting measures. The “List of Fire Safety Measures for the Maritime Transportation of Electric Vehicles” details about 40 measures for early detection, suppression, prevention of fire spread, and extinguishing. It presents the effectiveness, benefits, potential issues, and points to consider for introducing fire safety measures and developing related technologies.

Both the guidelines and the list will be regularly updated based on ClassNK’s research findings and industry trends. The organization is dedicated to contributing to the establishment and improvement of safety measures for the maritime transport of EVs. The guidelines and list can be found on the ClassNK website.

In summary, ClassNK has released guidelines and a list of fire safety measures to enhance the safety of transporting electric vehicles by sea. These resources provide information on EV fires and guidance on responding to them, as well as requirements for vessels equipped with additional firefighting measures. The list details various measures for early detection, suppression, prevention, and extinguishing of fires. ClassNK will continue to update these resources based on research findings and industry trends to improve safety in the maritime transport of EVs.

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