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Maritime Battery Systems Handling (ET Marine)

Electrical, Electronics & Control Engineering
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Electrical, Electronic and Control Engineering Marine Battery System Safe Handling


This course is intended for shipboard personnel who are tasked or will be tasked to operate maritime battery systems used on board ships or perform inspection and maintenance of such systems. The scope and coverage of this course accords with the “Guidelines on requirements for training in chemical energy storage (maritime battery systems)” as per Circular – Series V No. RSV 04-2022 of the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA), pursuant to the requirement for training stipulated in the Regulations of 1 January 2005 No. 8 on the working environment, health and safety of persons working on board ship (HSE Regulations) section 2-6.

COURSE AIMS/OBJECTIVES:
The course aims to provide the underlying knowledge and skills that shall enable qualified ship’s personnel to perform work tasks related to operation, inspection, and maintenance of battery systems including cargoes with battery in a safe and proper manner in accordance with the guidance for training on chemical storage for energy.

COVERAGE/PROGRAM FOCUS:
The course deals with the following key training areas:

  • Introduction to Battery Technology and Safety

 

  • Battery Technology Terminologies
  • Battery Chemistries
  • Different Types of Battery Cells
  • Marine Battery Implementation Phases
  • Battery Safety Aspects and Failures Modes
  • Risks and hazards of Battery System Failures
  • Associated risk with transporting cars and cargoes with batteries


  • Battery Systems
  • Frequency Converters in Battery Systems
  • Introduction to lithium-ion (Li-ion) Battery Technology
  • Li-ion Technology Battery Safety Considerations
  • Li-ion Battery System Safety Assessment
  • Li-ion Battery System and Relevant Failures
  • Li-ion Recommended Practice
  • Li-ion Safe Handling during Emergency Conditions: Firefighting and First-Aid
  • Marine Battery Systems Maintenance
  • Inspection and Maintenance Procedure
  • Operational measures to minimize Li-ion related risk for
  • transporting cars (car carriers) and cargoes with batteries

Entry Requirement / Target Group:

ENTRY REQUIREMENT / TARGET GROUP:
The course is open to those who will operate and/or perform inspection or maintenance of maritime battery systems.