Safety Flash
Battery power bank explodes in cabin
Battery power bank explodes in cabin
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 05/26
- Electrical SafetyHot Work and Fire
- Electrical safetyExplosionFire
- Fire protection
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A power bank exploded during overnight charging in a vessel cabin. Its owner extinguished the fire with a wet towel, with minor damage to cabin fittings and furniture reported. The flash highlights restrictions on unattended charging and recommends certified charging equipment from reputable suppliers.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
On a vessel, a power bank exploded and caught fire at night whilst it was being charged.
IMCA SF 05/26. Themes: electrical safety, hot work and fire.