Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Awareness for Superyachts

To assist the superyacht community in mitigating the serious and costly risks associated with the thermal runaway of lithium-ion batteries on board these luxury vessels, VIRSEC has partnered with subject matter expert and accomplished maritime author Gerard Pollock to provide an informative, relevant, and affordable eLearning course on lithium-ion battery safety.

The fully online and ABS Approved Lithium-ion Battery Safety Awareness Training for Superyachts Course course covers the relevant areas associated with Li-ion Competent Person, drawing from the UK’s Code of Safe Working Practices and MGN 681, the ISM Code 6.3 & 6.5, and the STCW Convention Regulation I/14-5 Compliance.

Who Is the Course For?

Our lithium-ion battery safety course is part of our maritime training courses. Ideally suited for yacht crew, staff, and shoreside managers of yachts that carry lithium-ion battery-powered tenders, ‘toys’, and equipment. The course consists of eight short lessons providing an in-depth study of the electrochemistry and hazards of lithium-ion batteries. 

The philosophy underpinning this course is that ‘prevention is better than cure’, and the course sets out the best practices that can be easily implemented to mitigate the associated risks of Li-ion technology.

Learn More About Lithium-ion Battery Safety at VIRSEC

If you’d like to learn more information regarding this eLearning course or our wide selection of online maritime training, you can contact us by email: training@virsec.org. You can also fill out our contact form and a member of our team will be happy to help you.