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The growing risks of lithium-ion battery fires in the maritime industry, warning of rising risks that require stronger regulations, improved training, and coordinated safety measures.
In the “Lithium-ion Battery Fires: What We Know So Far,” MPC warns of the rising risks, particularly with the growing use of electric vehicles (EVs) and a myriad of devices powered by these batteries. As explained, lithium-ion batteries have a high energy density, making them efficient but also prone to catastrophic failures if mishandled.
Key safety issues and implications
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Below you will find a weekly report dated 1 April 2026, covering the period of 26 March to 1 April, where the following incidents were reported:
- 0 maritime security incidents in West Africa in the last 7 days
- 3 maritime security incidents in the Indian Ocean/Middle East in the last 7 days.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ARC-Weekly-Report-01.04.26.pdf
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In the latest Monthly Safety Scenario, examining a case where a bulk carrier grounded during a river transit after deviating from the navigational channel.
The incident
The bulk carrier had departed a grain loading terminal earlier that day at around 17:00 LT, carrying about 45,000 MT of bulk corn, bound for another port to complete cargo loading before proceeding to ports in the Middle East. The sailing draft upon departure was recorded at 9.78m, adhering to the maximum permitted draft of the day.
The river navigation was under the command of an experienced local river pilot, assisted by a second pilot. After the harbour pilot disembarked at 19:30 LT, the downriver passage continued without notable incident until 22:01 LT when the vessel was suspected of briefly touching the bottom, prompting the pilot to reduce engine speed to half ahead.
Ten minutes later, while approaching the vicinity of a navigational buoy, the vessel’s speed dropped rapidly from 8.5 knots to zero, signifying a clear grounding event.
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Over the past week, 24-30 March, no incident of piracy or armed robbery against ships in Asia.
Area of concern
An advice to the ships shall to continue to intensify vigilance, maintain a sharp look-out while anchoring or transiting areas of concern, including the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, and report all incidents to the law enforcement agencies immediately; and the littoral States to increase patrols and enforcement in these areas.