<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> The paper presents issues related to the operational safety of lithium-based batteries on vessels. In the first part of the paper the regulations of the Polish Register of Shipping (PRS), regarding the requirements for the batteries on a vessel are analysed. The next section presents the risks related to the use of lithium-based electric energy storage technology. The last part discusses the principles to be adopted during operation of lithium batteries to minimize the risk of threats.</p></abstract>

The paper presents issues related to the operational safety of lithium-based batteries on vessels. In the first part of the paper the regulations of the Polish Register of Shipping (PRS), regarding the requirements for the batteries on a vessel are analysed. The next section presents the risks related to the use of lithium-based electric energy storage technology. The last part discusses the principles to be adopted during operation of lithium batteries to minimize the risk of threats.

Aspects of Safe Operation of Lithium-Based Batteries in Marine Applications

Maritime Technical Journal

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The paper presents issues related to the operational safety of lithium-based batteries on vessels. In the first part of the paper the regulations of the Polish...

Aspects of Safe Operation of Lithium-Based Batteries in Marine Applications

Published Online: Dec 30, 2016

Page range: 75 - 85

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5604/0860889x.1229757

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