lithium batteries

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

One of the most prescient concerns with electrification in vessels of all shapes and sizes is the risk of fire caused by thermal runaway that lithium batteries are thought to pose. One company at Europort claims it has solved the…

7th November 2025

FiFi4Marine pledges instant Li-ion-battery fire knockout with zero vessel risk

7th November 2025

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) are obviously at the smaller end of the market for batteries in commercial marine, and one well-known adopter, RS Electric Boats, is confident they are up to the job. Head of Engineering Alex Middleton spoke to MJ about…

24th September 2025

Batteries in RIBs: A positive review

24th September 2025

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Swiss battery maker Leclanché says its marine batteries are difficult to compete with, whether in performance, sourcing or recycling. In the third of our series of interviews with battery makers, we talk…

5th August 2025

INTERVIEW: Leclanché powers up for marine battery boom

5th August 2025

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Certification society Bureau Veritas says safety regulations need to be clarified as maritime electrification technologies gain traction.

24th June 2025

Calls for maritime electrification safety standards

24th June 2025

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Marine fire safety company Sea-Fire Marine says it has produced a blanket especially to deal with lithium battery fires.

12th September 2024

Marine blankets to deal with lithium battery fires

12th September 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

Marine  battery firm Echandia has signed a deal to supply battery systems to San Francisco’s Bay Ferry company.

12th August 2024

Swedish firm wins deal to supply marine batteries

12th August 2024

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The consequences of war on commercial shipping lead to extra dangers for already risky work by salvage firms. Peter Barker reports on two companies’ activities affected by the Red Sea conflict.

30th July 2024

In the line of fire – salvors on the frontline

30th July 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

The future fuel frenzy shows no sign of letting up in the maritime industry as naval architects and boat builders seek the Holy Grail for their vessels. Farra Marine CEO Martin Farra…

26th April 2024

CTV builder calls time on future fuel ‘greenwashing’

26th April 2024

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Maritime battery system developer EST-Floattech has been handed €4 million from its shareholders and an investment fund in Rotterdam.

21st February 2024

€4 million handed to maritime battery developer

21st February 2024