With the global shift toward decarbonization, the electric vehicle (EV) market is rapidly expanding, resulting in a high volume of EVs being transported on PCTC vessels. However, EVs pose a serious fire accident compared to traditional vehicles, requiring careful management during maritime transport.
To secure safety, KR has published a report, ‘Safe Maritime Transport of Electric Vehicles on PCTCs’, outlining EV fire characteristics and providing safety recommendations based on HAZID analysis.
The classification society invited experts from various fields including several domestic PCTC shipping companies and shipyards and the National Fire Research Institute to conduct a HAZID (hazard identification) workshop for fire safety related to electric vehicles on PCTC ships.
The report includes an overview of EV fires on PCTC vessels, recommendations relating to shipbuilding and design, and recommendations regarding ship operation. KR invites interested parties to review and use the report for establishing a fire response strategy for safe maritime transport of EVs on PCTC ships.
Download the report: Safe Electric Vehicle Maritime Transport on PCTC Vessels
