Electric Vehicles (EV) Hazard Awareness on Ro-Ro Ships

Fully Online ABS Approved Course Providing Essential Safety Awareness Information for Managing Electric Vehicle (EV) Hazards on Ro-Ro Vessels

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Course Brochure

Providing maritime professionals with essential awareness of the unique hazards posed by electric vehicles on Ro-Ro ships, including battery fires, thermal runaway, and emergency response challenges. It equips crew and safety personnel with practical knowledge, best-practice guidance, and confidence to manage EV risks as their carriage at sea continues to grow.

About the Course

This online ABS Approved course provides maritime personnel with essential knowledge to safely manage electric vehicles (EVs) transported on Ro-Ro ships. It introduces the key hazards associated with EV batteries; such as thermal runaway, fire behaviour, and gas emissions and outlines best practices for prevention, monitoring, and emergency response. Designed for crew, officers, and safety staff, and following MGN 653 (M) Amendment 1 Electric Vehicles Onboard Passenger Roll-on/Roll-off (ro-ro) Ferries; the course supports safer operations as EV transport becomes increasingly common in the maritime industry.

Aim of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide shipboard personnel and shoreside staff with a clear understanding of the hazards associated with carrying Electric Vehicles (EVs) on Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessels, and to promote safe, compliant, and effective operational practices. The course supports the principles of the ISM Code, the STCW Convention competence requirements for vessel safety and emergency response, and recognised industry guidance for managing battery-related fire and incident risks at sea.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome 1: EV Risk Fundamentals & Hazard Identification
Learning Outcome 2: Recognising Hazardous EVs
Learning Outcome 3: Preventing & Mitigating EV Fires at Sea
Learning Outcome 4: EV Fire Suppression

Subjects Covered

EVs in Maritime Transport
Hazard Identification
Hazards of Thermal Runaway and Fire
How Lithium-ion EV Batteries Function and Fail
Identifying Mechanical Battery Abuse
Identifying Electrical and Thermal Abuse
Preventing EV Fires
Onboard EV Charging
EV Fire Emergency Preparedness
Understanding the Unique Risks of EV Fires on Ships
EV Fire Suppression Systems
EV Fire Suppression Tactics

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

Officers and ratings serving on Ro-Ro cargo and Ro-Pax vessels
Masters, Chief Mates, and safety officers responsible for deck operations
Terminal personnel involved in vehicle handling and pre-loading inspections
Fleet management staff, shore-based superintendents, and safety manager
Anyone involved in the planning, operation, or oversight of EV carriage at sea

Course Certificate

This course has been Approved under the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). Upon completion of this online course, learners will receive an ABS Approved Certificate for Electric Vehicles (EV) Hazard Awareness on Ro-Ro Ships that they can download from the Learner Portal and save to their device.

Bulk Purchase Requirements

VIRSEC offers scalable bulk discounts on courses for teams of any size. Larger groups receive greater savings. To discuss your requirements and get a personalised quote, contact our training team at training@virsec.org or call +44 (0)161 763 4427.