CIMAC and the Maritime Battery Forum have published the second paper on the environmental impact of batteries in deep-sea shipping concluding that the transition to battery-powered deep-sea vessels is no longer constrained
CIMAC and the Maritime Battery Forum have published the second paper on the environmental impact of batteries in deep-sea shipping concluding that the transition to battery-powered deep-sea vessels is no longer constrained primarily by technical or regulatory limitations but rather by the human and organizational readiness.
Class societies, flag states, and international standards organizations have all developed rules and guidelines that sufficiently address the technical and safety requirements for implementing battery systems on ocean-going vessels.
However, only a limited number of authorities, specifically the European Maritime Safety Agency and the Norwegian Maritime Authority, currently include structured guidance on crew training related to battery operations.
The IMO has not yet formalized specific training standards for battery-powered ships, although early steps are being taken to develop interim guidelines for alternative fuels and new technologies.
The report recommends:
Regulators and policy makers
• Develop harmonized international training standards under the IMO framework that address the competencies required for crew working on ships equipped with large-scale battery systems.
• Incorporate operational and training requirements explicitly into existing regulatory instruments and class rules to ensure uniform implementation across all jurisdictions.
• Encourage collaboration between flag states, class societies, and industry bodies to align national guidelines
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