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US Coast Guard

24 maritime news articles about US Coast Guard

AccidentsSafety4Sea·10 months ago

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

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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