Ship energy storage thermal runaway

Are battery energy storage systems safe on ships?

Gard published that in the past few months, has received several queries on the safe carriage of battery energy storage systems (BESS) on ships and highlights some of the key risks, regulatory requirements, and recommendations for shipping such cargo.

How does the SOC affect thermal runaway fire?

The SoC has a direct influence on the likelihood of thermal runaway fire, and also on the growth and peak heat release rate. This has been highlighted by several industry bodies and regulators, such as EMSA’s Guidance on the carriage of AFVs, and AMSA’s guidance on risks associated with the carriage of battery electric vehicles.

What are energy storage systems (ESS)?

As explained, according to the International Energy Agency, energy storage systems (ESS) will play a key role in the transition to clean energy. Sometimes referred to as “energy storage cabinets” or “megapacks”, ESS consist of groups of devices that are assembled together as one unit and that can store large amounts of energy.

What is a battery energy storage system?

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are the most common type of ESS where batteries are pre-assembled into several modules. BESS come in various sizes depending on their application and their usage is expected to rise considerably in coming years.

Are energy storage systems equipped with lithium-ion batteries dangerous?

Our focus in this article is therefore on energy storage systems equipped with lithium-ion batteries. Declaration of BESS 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.

Can batteries be used for energy storage in shipping?

The present report provides a technical study on the use of Electrical Energy Storage in shipping that, being supported by a technology overview and risk-based analysis evaluates the potential and constraints of batteries for energy storage in maritime transport applications.