Risk Management for the Carriage of Electric Vehicles (EVs)

Carriage of electric vehicles (EVs) is increasing across PCTCs, Ro Ro vessels and in some cases container ships. EV related fires can behave differently from those involving internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, with important factors to be considered in detection, access and firefighting response. 

This Risk Alert brings these considerations together and sets out practical, shipboard focused guidance on stowage and segregation planning, detection measures, use of fixed firefighting systems and crew readiness. These considerations are addressed within a practical and operational context.

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