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MARITIMEINTELLIGENCEDAILY11 MAY 2026 MONDAY
AccidentsSafety4Sea·10 months ago

USCG: Lithium-ion (Li-on) battery system installations

Safety4Sea

A n integrated Li-ion battery bank recently caught fire onboard an inspected passenger vessel when loosely crimped lugs overheated. While no one was injured and the vessel sustained minimal damage, this casualty highlights safety hazards unique to Li-ion batteries.

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