Alongside the University of Queensland, the IMRF led a day of discussions that explored the risks and responses to the growing issue of battery fires on board car carriers, ferries, fishing vessels, tugs and leisure craft and small work boats. Read more
A groundbreaking international project led by the University of Queensland (UQ) and funded by Lloyd’s Register Foundation is addressing the growing challenges posed by lithium-ion battery fires aboard ships. The IMRF, Atlantic Pacific, as well as Fisheries Innovation and Sustainability, the Hapag-Lloyd Centre for Shipping and Global Logistics, and University College London are all key collaborators in the project.
This collaborative project, led by the University of Queensland, aims to improve the understanding of shipboard fires involving lithium-ion batteries and develop practical solutions for maritime crews and search and rescue (SAR) teams. Read more
The most recent incident involving electric vehicles was the fire on the cargo ship Morning Midas, on 3 June 2025. Read more
These fires present significant hazards, including high heat release rates, toxic emissions, and other risks associated with thermal runaway. Read more
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