The Maritime Battery Forum will be present at the International Work Boat Show in New Orleans from the 12th to the 14th of November! On Wednesday 13 November, MBF director, Syb Ten Cate Hoedemaker will be presenting on "Safe handling of lithium-ion battery fires on board ships" at the WorkBoat show.
The number of fully battery powered and battery-hybrid ships is increasing and with this comes the need for a better understanding of how to respond to fires involving batteries on board these ships.
This presentation contains three parts:
The current status of battery powered ships
Defining a firefighting strategy for battery powered ships
How to handle lithium-ion battery fires on board ships - lessons learned from incidents
Date - Wednesday 13 November
Time - 10:00am until 10:45am
Venue - IWBS - Classroom 1
About the International Work Boat Show
The cutting-edge of commercial marine meets a 44-year maritime industry tradition at The International WorkBoat Show. As the maritime industry embraces innovation, The WorkBoat Show remains at the forefront, driving progress and propelling the industry forward.
Join in November alongside Underwater Intervention to experience the dynamic synergy between the commercial marine and subsea industries. The International WorkBoat Show is a trade-only conference and exposition for Commercial Vessel Owners, Operators, and Builders as well as the Vendors and Suppliers that serve them.
Here are a few things you can expect when participating in this long-running industry tradition:
High-Quality Education brought to you by the WorkBoat Conference Program.
Thousands of Exhibitors ready to connect in person.
Underwater Intervention , the premier event for the subsea community.
Networking & Special Events such as The State of The Jones Act Breakfast, Significant Boats Awards and Happy Hour, Women in Maritime Luncheon, Maritime Throwdown, and more!