Safety Flash
MAIB: Lithium-ion battery fire
MAIB: Lithium-ion battery fire
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 14/23
- ExplosionHazardous SubstancesHot Work and Fire
- ExplosionFireHazardous substances
- Inspection and maintenance
- Fire protection
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This safety flash describes seawater contamination of a lithium-ion battery in subsea equipment stored aboard a vessel. Examination following deployment had identified a potential leak, but further investigation was delayed. A brief explosion occurred without injuries. The flash discusses battery hazards, secure storage of damaged batteries and appropriate extinguishing measures.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Water got into lithium-ion batteries in equipment for use subsea, causing an explosion
IMCA SF 14/23. Themes: explosion, hazardous substances, hot work and fire.