A webinar exploring how electric vehicle fires change maritime salvage, firefighting and casualty management
As electric vehicle shipments increase across maritime, vessel operators are facing a new category of fire risk that traditional maritime safety training was not designed to address. Lithium-ion battery fires behave differently from conventional maritime fires, resist traditional suppression methods and create challenges for salvage operations, crew safety and emergency response.
On 3rd July, we’re bringing together maritime industry leaders to discuss what ship operators need to know about EV fires at sea.
What You’ll Learn:
How EV battery fires change salvage operations – Why conventional salvage procedures may need to adapt when lithium-ion batteries are involved
Challenges of fighting EV fires onboard – Why water and foam suppression alone may not prevent re-ignition, and what crew safety requires
Impact on towage and casualty management – How EV fires complicate towing procedures, port reception and maritime emergency response
What industry must do to prepare – Practical steps ship operators, salvage teams and regulators can take now
Event Details:
Date: 3rd July 2026
Time: 11:00 AM (London time)
Format: Online webinar
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: Free
Speakers:
Moderated by: Sean Moloney, Publisher, Ship Management International
Featuring:
- Iain Bonehil, Stream Marine Training
- Craig Smith, Stream Marine Training
- Carl Henrik Frankman, BlueTack
- Ruud Plomp, BlueTack
- John Garner, Interferry & Short Straits Maritime Cluster
Who Should Attend:
Vessel operators, crew, salvage professionals, port authorities, maritime regulators and anyone involved in maritime casualty management or emergency response.
