(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) Transporting lithium batteries by sea presents significant safety challenges due to their inherent volatility. In containerized shipping environments, undetected issues such as battery defects, improper handling, or inadequate stowage can escalate into
Goods (IMDG) Code.
Lithium-ion batteries pose significant hazards, including overheating, combustion, and explosion—often driven by thermal runaway—if mishandled or improperly stored. Factors contributing to battery-related incidents include substandard battery quality, overcharging, and physical damage to cells or devices.
To ensure safe stowage and segregation aboard vessels, proper declaration of lithium batteries is mandatory. Failure to accurately declare such shipments may lead to catastrophic onboard fires.
You can download below the Guide from the US Department of Transport:
Source: US-DOT
Find more Guidance and Loss Prevention papers on Lithium-Ion batteries HERE
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