Lithium-ion batteries guidance

In recent years there has been an increased use of Lithium-ion batteries in marine vessels. This is due to them being considered to be more environmentally friendly and safer than traditional wet cell batteries. Despite this, Lithium-ion batteries can still present an increased fire risk that has been highly documented in the media, from exploding hoverboards, self-igniting cell phones, power banks not being able to be stowed in the holds of planes, to the ban of electric scooters on the London underground system.

As with many products there are both advantages and disadvantages pertaining to them and their use. Zurich have created the following guidance, highlighting risk elements in relation to the use and management of Lithium-ion batteries.

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