New standard covers lithium-ion battery use in vessels

Written by Marine Log Staff
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A new ASTM International standard provides guidelines for using lithium-ion batteries on ships.

The standard (F3353) was developed by the organization’s ships and marine technology committee primarily to support large lithium-ion battery installations, including those that may provide propulsion, ship’s service electrical power, and emergency power.

“There is a substantial amount of technical information and guidance on traditional lead-acid battery installations but very little on lithium-ion batteries that could be used in the marine field,” says ASTM International member Thane Gilman, a senior mechanical engineer in the U.S. Coast Guard. “This standard was developed to help users recognize the differences between traditional battery installations and lithium-ion systems.”

He says the new standard could help manufacturers, regulatory bodies, shipyards, ship designers, and engineers involved with power systems and automation of ship propulsion or electrical systems.

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