Ensuring the Safe Transport of Battery Energy Storage Systems on

In recent months, Gard has received numerous inquiries about the safe transportation of battery energy storage systems (BESS) aboard ships. This article addresses some of the key risks, regulatory

Research summary – Marine transport of energy storage systems

This research evaluated the hazards of commercially available energy storage system (ESS) types for transportation by the marine mode in enclosed vessel spaces according to the current International

Comprehensive Guide to Safe Shipping of Lithium Battery Energy Storage

However, due to their classification as Class 9 dangerous goods, lithium-ion batteries pose significant risks of thermal runaway and complex emergency response challenges, earning

Gard: Safe carriage of Battery Energy Storage Systems on ships

Siddharth Mahajan, Senior Loss Prevention Executive, Singapore highlights that BESS with lithium-ion batteries is classed as a dangerous cargo, subject to the provisions of the IMDG Code.

Lithium Battery Guide

With the increased energy density comes greater risk and the need to manage it. Shippers play an important role in reducing this risk and preventing incidents—including fires aboard aircraft or other

Lithium Battery Energy Storage Cabinets: An In-depth Guide to Sea

Transport must comply with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, which classifies these cabinets as Class 9 hazardous materials (UN 3536). Proper documentation

Shipping battery energy storage systems

In the past few months, Gard has received several queries on the safe carriage of battery energy storage systems (BESS) on ships. In this insight, we highlight some of the key risks,

Marine Transport of Energy Storage Systems: Hazard

Thermal runaway, characterized as an uncontrolled self-heating phenomenon, may result in fire or explosion due to the release of flammable and possibly toxic gases. The severity and intensity of

Requirements for Shipping Lithium Batteries 2025

Damaged EVs pose a significant fire risk (thermal runaway). They must be transported under strict conditions, often requiring battery removal or use of specialized fire-resistant containers (SP 376).