Stream Marine Training is pleased to announce the launch of our new Battery Fire Course, designed to give maritime personnel a thorough understanding of the hazards associated with transporting electric vehicles (EVs) and lithium-ion batteries by sea.

This one-day course addresses a fast-growing challenge for the maritime sector. As the number of battery-powered vehicles and devices carried onboard vessels continues to increase, operators, crew and shore-based personnel need to be prepared to recognise, assess and respond to battery-related incidents safely and effectively.

Why Batter Fire Training Matters

Lithium-ion battery fires behave very differently from the fires most maritime crews are trained to fight. They can enter thermal runaway, produce toxic gases, and reignite long after they appear to be extinguished. As electric vehicles, e-bikes, e-scooters and rechargeable devices become a routine part of what vessels carry, the likelihood of encountering a battery-related incident at sea rises with them.

The challenge is that traditional fire safety training was not designed with these fires in mind. This course closes that gap, giving personnel the specific knowledge and practical understanding needed to identify a developing problem early and respond with confidence rather than guesswork.

What the Battery Fire Course Covers

Our Battery Fire Course provides delegates with a comprehensive grounding in both the theory and the practical realities of battery fire response in the maritime environment. The programme examines lithium-ion battery technology, thermal runaway, fire behaviour, the warning signs of battery failure, and the unique challenges that electric vehicle fires present onboard.

Delegates gain an understanding of current industry guidance, operational best practices and the lessons learned from significant real-world incidents involving electric vehicles and lithium-ion battery systems. The course also considers the risks posed by the smaller lithium-ion devices carried aboard every day, including personal electronics, e-bikes, e-scooters and other rechargeable equipment.

Key Learning Objectives

Delegates will develop practical competence across four critical areas:

• Hazard Awareness – Explain the hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles, including battery construction, thermal runaway and fire development.

• Early Identification – Recognise the signs and indicators of battery failure and thermal runaway, enabling early identification and appropriate escalation of potential incidents.

• Firefighting and Response – Describe and apply appropriate firefighting, suppression and emergency response techniques for electric vehicle battery fires within the maritime environment.

• Post-Fire Management – Identify the risks associated with toxic off-gassing, contamination and re-ignition, and implement suitable post-fire monitoring and decontamination procedures.

• The practical elements give delegates the opportunity to explore safe approach techniques, firefighting and suppression methods, tactical decision-making, and post-fire management considerations including contamination control and decontamination.

Who should attend this course?

The Battery Fire Course is suitable for anyone involved in the transportation, handling, management or oversight of electric vehicles and lithium-ion battery-powered cargoes. This includes:

Seafarers and vessel crew
Company representatives and shore-based personnel
Port personnel
Other maritime professionals responsible for managing battery-related risk

Prerequisites

This course has no prerequisites, making it accessible to personnel across a range of roles and experience levels.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, delegates receive Stream Marine Training certification in Battery Fire Awareness.

Supporting Maritime Safety Through Specialist Training

Maritime fire response relies on personnel who can act calmly and correctly when the situation demands it. Battery fires introduce risks that conventional training does not fully address, and managing them safely requires both an understanding of how these fires behave and the practical judgement to respond appropriately.

Stream Marine Training’s Battery Fire Course delivers this training in a controlled environment, combining classroom learning with practical demonstrations that stay with delegates long after the course ends. Our experienced instructors bring genuine technical knowledge of alternative fuels and battery systems, ensuring delegates leave prepared for the realities of managing these incidents at sea.

Stream Marine Training’s Alternative Fuels Expertise

This new course strengthens our growing portfolio of alternative fuels and future technology training. As industry leaders in training and competency for alternative fuels and systems, Stream Marine Training already delivers a range of specialist courses in this area, including:

LNG Awareness Training
Basic and Advanced IGF Code Training (BIGF and AIGF)
Battery and Fuel Cells Awareness (BAFC)
Battery Construction and Battery Fire (BCBF)
Port State Control IGF Awareness

Our Battery Fire Course complements these programmes by focusing specifically on the recognition, response and management of lithium-ion battery incidents, ensuring maritime professionals have access to training that reflects the risks vessels actually face today.

Course Details and Booking Information

Duration: 1 day

Certification: Battery Fire Awareness

Cost: £550 + VAT

Delivery: Classroom learning combined with practical demonstrations, delivered by experienced instructors with technical expertise in alternative fuels and battery systems

For upcoming course dates, group bookings or to discuss your specific training requirements, contact our team:

Phone: +44 (0)141 212 8777
Email: bookings@streammarinetraining.com