Events & Activities.
Manufacturers. Users. Battery Experts
Interferry Conference, Bangkok, Thailand
MBF will be speaking at Interferry, soon to be announced more.
Interferry 2026, the 50th Annual Interferry conference in Bangkok, Thailand is the premier event in the calendar of shipping conferences. The attendance of a great number of owners and top-level decision-makers in the ferry industry along with the lively and interactive atmosphere fosters the exchange of experience, ideas and contacts.
Webinar - Battery Safety Across Industries
Battery Safety Across Industries: Applying Automotive Experience to Marine and Defense
As battery systems take on a bigger role in ships, naval vessels and defense platforms, the question is no longer whether to electrify but how to do it safely. Lithium-ion batteries bring clear benefits in efficiency, emissions and operational flexibility. They also bring risks, such as thermal runaway, fire propagation and hidden degradation, which are especially serious in confined, remote or mission-critical environments where evacuation and external help may be limited.
The automotive and aerospace sectors have spent years building up testing methods, safety standards and field experience with large-scale battery systems. This panel discussion explores how that knowledge can be carried over to strengthen battery safety in marine and defense applications, and where these sectors face challenges of their own.
The panel will:
compare battery safety regulations and standards across key markets, highlighting gaps, overlaps and differences in approach
discuss which proven practices from automotive and aerospace transfer well to marine and defense settings, and which need to be adapted
examine best practices for detecting early degradation, evaluating battery health and identifying failure risks before they become critical
Panelists
Augusto Mattos Schaedler, Senior Director R&D, Power and Ground Systems, Terma
Dr. Markus Fasching, Project Senior Scientist, Vehicle Safety Institute, Graz University of Technology
Iben Hansen-Bruhn, R&D Specialist in Fire Safety & Technology, Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology (DBI)
Teemu Kyläkallio, Head of Department / R&D, Rauma Marine Constructions
Together, the panelists bring perspectives from defense systems, vehicle safety research, fire safety and shipbuilding. The webinar is aimed at engineers, safety managers, system integrators, regulators and decision-makers working with battery systems in maritime, defense and related industries.
Join us to learn how lessons learned on the road and in the air can help make batteries safer at sea and in the field.
WATTS UP 2027
WATTS UP is the largest maritime battery dedicated conference organized by the Maritime Battery Forum where maritime meets megawatt. Whether you’re designing electric vessels, building battery-hybrid systems, or rethinking ship energy for a greener tomorrow, this is the place to be.
WATTS UP 2027 will take place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands from March 10th until March 12th.
Get ready to dive into the future of energy at WATTS UP 2027! Join us in person for a three day electrifying experience as we explore the latest trends and innovations powering ships globally.
Connect with over 200 experts, share ideas, experience cutting-edge talks, real-world battery-powered vessel showcases, and unrivaled networking with the brightest minds in the industry.
Maritime Hybrid, Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Cells Conference & Exhibition 2026
The annual Maritime Hybrid, Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Cells Conference & Exhibition arms technical experts and decision makers with key data from successful deployments, to support their business case for fleet electrification.
Key players in the maritime and shipping industry will meet for 3 days of compelling debate, knowledge sharing and unrivalled networking. Leading authorities with a solid understanding of next-generation hybrid, electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies will discuss the possibilities, opportunities and challenges facing the sector.
Attend the 2026 conference to find out how technical, operational and economic challenges have been overcome on projects such as:
World first green corridors in the Mediterranean
Progress on the world’s most efficient electric vessels
A new wind and solar assisted electric cruise ship concept
All-electric crew transfer vessels (CTVs)
PEM fuel cell pilot projects
Experiences with LNG powered solid oxide fuel cells
Webinar - Marine-MCS: The Lighthouse in Zero-Emission Vessel Charging
The webinar “Marine-MCS: The Lighthouse in Zero-Emission Vessel Charging” provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in high-power charging solutions for electrified maritime transport. The session begins with an introduction to maritime electrification, highlighting the drivers, challenges, and opportunities associated with the transition toward zero-emission vessels. Building on this foundation, the second presentation explores the technical design and implementation of a 3 MW Megawatt Charging System (MCS), addressing key engineering considerations for safe, efficient, and scalable charging infrastructure. The webinar concludes with a real-world demonstration of the HYPOBATT system, showcasing practical insights, operational experience, and the potential of innovative battery and charging technologies to accelerate the decarbonization of the maritime sector. Together, the presentations illustrate how advanced charging solutions can support the future of sustainable and emission-free waterborne transport.
About the HYPOBATT Project
HYPOBATT was a European research and innovation project focused on accelerating the electrification of maritime transport through the development of a modular, interoperable multi-megawatt charging system for electric vessels.
The project brought together 18 partners from 10 European countries from industry, research and academia. Its work covered the complete charging ecosystem, from grid connection and power conversion to automated vessel–shore connection, control, safety and system integration.
A key achievement was the real-world demonstration of the developed multi-megawatt charging system in Norddeich, Germany, in February 2026, where the technology was demonstrated with two different vessels. The project showed how high-power charging can support efficient electric ferry operations while contributing to reduced emissions and improved interoperability between ports.
HYPOBATT also addressed standardisation, stakeholder engagement, knowledge transfer and future deployment, helping to create the technical and organisational foundations for the wider adoption of high-power charging infrastructure in European maritime transport.
Agenda:
General Introduction and Motivation
Technical design of a 3 MW MCS charger
Hypobatt System in Real-World Demonstration
Speakers:
Dr. Philipp Lang - Scientific Project Manager - Technisch Hochschule Ingolstadt
Endika Bilbao - Senior Researcher - IKERLAN
Dr. Ir. Thomas Gerrits - Research & Innovation Manager - Siemens eMobility
Rainer Altmeppen - Segment Leader Electrification - Stemmann-Technik (Wabtec)
Decarbonizing the Future Conference – Malta
The MBF is partnering with the Decarbonizing the Future (DTF) conference, taking place on 13 and 14 October 2026 in Malta. DTF is where shore power meets the energy systems required to make maritime electrification work at scale. Over two days, 1,500+ delegates from 30+ countries convene at the Valletta Gateway Terminal in Malta to deploy, stabilize, scale, integrate, finance, and operate the infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s ports. MBF sees the discussion around energy systems in ports as important for the electrification of ships, and therefore has decided to collaborate with this event.
For MBF members, you get a discount on the conference tickets, special packages for exhibiting at this event, or the opportunity to present on stage.
Send an email to director@maritimebatteryforum.com for your discount codes.
Managing a Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Onboard a Vessel – Training by Ocomp – Singapore
Embark on a crucial learning journey with OComp and Maritime Battery Forum as we present the course, “Managing a Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Onboard a Vessel”,designed exclusively for technical personnel and individuals engaged in shore-based roles within the shipping industry.
Ocomp’s Managing a Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Onboard a Vessel course equips maritime professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely recognize, assess, and respond to lithium-ion battery incidents in a marine environment.
The training combines current industry knowledge with practical, scenario-based learning, enabling crews to make informed decisions under pressure. Whether you are a master, officer, engineer, deck crew member, or part of a shore-based maritime support team, this course helps strengthen your preparedness for one of the fastest-growing risks in the maritime sector.
By attending Ocomp’s course, you will improve onboard safety, enhance your emergency response capabilities, and help protect lives, vessels, cargo, and the environment. Investing in specialized lithium-ion battery fire training is an investment in safer operations and greater confidence when facing emerging maritime challenges.
The course covers the Norwegian Maritime Directorate’s guidance on requirements for training on chemical storage for energy (maritime battery systems) on board Norwegian ships with the exception of equipment-specific training. This guidance aligns with the broader international standards such as the ISM Code 6.3 and 6.5 for establishing safety procedures and familiarizing personnel with their duties, the STCW Convention Regulation I/14 – 5 for ensuring crew competency and familiarity with ship equipment and procedures, and the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s MGN 681 for safely managing lithium-ion batteries and identifying potential hazards.
Access to the course is independent from the WATTS UP conference, but tickets are sold through the same platform.
Maritime Battery Academy – Basic course – Singapore
The Maritime Battery Academy is a newly launched initiative by the Maritime Battery Forum to provide everyone with the latest insights into maritime battery technology and marine electrification. The Academy material is curated by experts in the MBF according to the requirements for training of crew on battery-powered ships from the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).
Cost - SDG 400 per person
The Maritime Battery Academy provides courses at three levels: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced. The Basic course will cover the principles of:
Battery technology
Battery aging
Battery system components
Battery system design considerations
Battery Management Systems
Auxiliary Systems
Safety Hazards and Risks
Safety Procedures
Maintenance, Inspections, and Recycling
After completion of the 3-hour basic course, participants will have a basic understanding of the principles and terminology of maritime battery technology and marine electrification.
Access to the course is independent from the WATTS UP conference, but tickets are sold through the same platform.
WATTS UP APAC 2026
For the 2nd edition, WATTS UP APAC 2026 will take place in Novotel On Stevens, Singapore from the 23rd - 25th of September 2026 with the theme, “Electrifying Asia - Pacific.
WATTS UP is the largest maritime battery dedicated conference where maritime meets megawatt. Whether you’re designing electric vessels, building battery-hybrid systems, or rethinking ship energy for a greener tomorrow, this is the place to be.
It is an opportunity to meet key personnel dedicated to technology developments as well as the end users.
For the past twelve years at the WATTS UP Conference, the Maritime Battery Forum has brought together battery producers and integrators, ship owners, ship builders, maritime equipment manufacturers, class societies, sustainability experts, research institutions and political bodies to find solutions to the industry’s most pressing challenges.
WATTS UP, through talks and presentations from experts focuses on five main themes: Technology, Application, Safety, Standardization and Sustainability of batteries in the Maritime industry.
Discover Maritime Futures Conference by MERC
MERC’s Discover Maritime Futures is a half-day conference focusing on how boat design, maritime infrastructure, and vessel crews will be impacted in the future by maritime electrification.
The keynote address from Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker, the Managing Director of the Maritime Battery Forum, will highlight the latest global developments in marine electrification and maritime battery technology, bringing insights from the global maritime battery community to audiences in Sydney.
Three expert panels will then explore the issues of:
Future Boats
Future Wharves
Future Crew
DBI Webinar: Fire and explosion behaviour of lithium-ion batteries
The number of lithium-ion batteries continues to increase as they are incorporated into more and more products and means of transport, including battery-powered vessels, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. While the statistical risk of fire remains low, battery fires can be complex and prolonged to extinguish and, in the worst case, develop into thermal runaway with fire and explosion hazards.
At this webinar, DBI experts Ana Sauca, Karlis Livkiss, Iben Hansen-Bruhn and Anders Drustrup will share the insights into the fire and explosion behaviour of lithium-ion batteries, based on the BESAFE project, and discuss how these findings can support the safe integration of battery systems across both land-based and maritime applications.
Date: September 17, 2026
Time: 15:00 – 16:00 CEST
Price: Free of charge
This webinar is relevant for:
Shipowners, shipyards, designers, technology providers, fire safety professionals, first responders, authorities, insurers, researchers, and other stakeholders interested in the safe use of lithium-ion batteries across maritime and land-based applications.
MBF Webinar - Operational Profiles for Battery-Powered Ships: From Data to Design
A successful battery-electric or hybrid vessel starts with one fundamental question: How will the vessel actually operate?
The operational profile determines everything from battery capacity and charging requirements to energy management strategies, system integration, and ultimately the financial viability of an electrification project. Yet defining an accurate operational profile remains one of the greatest challenges for shipowners, designers, and technology providers.
In this Maritime Battery Forum webinar, three leading experts will present complementary approaches to developing operational profiles and demonstrate how they are used throughout the electrification process—from the earliest feasibility studies to final system optimization.
The webinar will guide participants through three different perspectives:
Building the Foundation – Foreship
Learn why operational profiles are the starting point for battery integration and how standardized methodologies help shipowners translate real-world operations into practical battery system designs.
Fleet Intelligence – Bluegrid
Discover how operational profiles can be developed for entire fleets using AIS and vessel tracking data, enabling large-scale electrification studies, battery sizing, charging infrastructure planning, and business case development.
System Optimization – Delft University of Technology
Explore how operational profiles are transformed into optimized hybrid power system designs, balancing battery usage with fuel costs, emissions, charging opportunities, and grid constraints to maximize operational and economic performance.
Whether you are a shipowner, naval architect, battery supplier, system integrator, port authority, or researcher, this webinar provides valuable insights into one of the most critical—and often overlooked—steps in maritime electrification.
Join the Maritime Battery Forum to learn how better operational profiles lead to better battery systems, smarter charging strategies, and more successful electrification projects.
MBF Member Meeting at SMM 2026
MBF will be attending SMM as a visitor and will organize member meeting on the evening of Tuesday 1 September. Venue will be announced later. Interested in joining us? Simply fill in your name and email address and we will reach out to you with more information soon!
With over 2,200 exhibitors and about 49,000 total attendees from all over the world, SMM continues to cement its position as the most important event in the maritime industry calendar.
The trade fair offers a perfect stage for gathering insights, networking, cementing business deals and contributing to debates with the thought leaders in this sector.
MBF Webinar: Powering the Future of Electric Ferries in North America
As electric ferry projects gain momentum across North America, one question is moving to the forefront: How do we build the charging infrastructure needed to power the next generation of zero-emission ferry operations?
Join the Maritime Battery Forum for an engaging webinar featuring two industry experts who will share real-world insights from some of the most ambitious ferry electrification projects in North America.
Trevor Small, Echandia, will present "Universal Charging Float: Fleet-Scale Fast Charging for San Francisco Bay," showcasing an innovative floating charging platform designed to serve multiple ferry classes from a single standardized solution. Learn how megawatt-scale battery energy storage and 5 MCS-based DC fast charging can deliver rapid 8–12 minute charging while supporting demanding operating schedules and long-term fleet expansion.
Drew Orvieto, Siemens Energy, will explore the broader challenges and opportunities of deploying shore charging infrastructure for electric and hybrid ferries. Drawing on Siemens Energy's experience with more than 50 electrified vessels and over 20 rapid charging terminals worldwide, Drew will discuss charging strategies, grid integration, terminal electrification, utility coordination, interoperability, and the lessons learned from pioneering projects in Norway and the large-scale electrification of Washington State Ferries.
Whether you're a ferry operator, port authority, utility, shipowner, technology supplier, consultant, or policymaker, this webinar offers a unique opportunity to gain practical knowledge from two organizations at the forefront of maritime electrification.
Join us to discover how innovative charging solutions are enabling the future of electric ferry transportation in North America—and what it takes to turn ambitious decarbonization goals into operational reality.
ASEAN Battery & Technology Conference – Selangor, Malaysia
MBF will be attending the ASEAN Battery Technology Conference in Malaysia as a visitor. Reach out to Denise Ho at denise@maritimebatteryforum.com if you are interested in receiving more information about this event.
The ASEAN Battery Technology Conference (ABTC) is the region’s premier platform for advancing battery innovation, safety, and collaboration. First launched in 2023 in Bali, Indonesia, with early support from regional partners including Hioki E.E. Corporation, the conference was rebranded from ABEVTC to ABTC to reflect its stronger focus on battery technologies and their critical role in ASEAN’s energy future.
Now entering its fourth year, ABTC has grown beyond a conference into a regional effort that brings together industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers. A key milestone was the signing of an MOU among ASEAN battery associations in 2023, laying the foundation for long-term regional cooperation.
Building on the momentum from ABTC 2025 in Phuket, Thailand, ABTC 2026 in Sepang, Malaysia will further strengthen regional collaboration and accelerate the industrialisation of battery technologies across ASEAN. The conference will continue to spotlight high-impact priorities including battery safety, advanced materials, manufacturing scale up, recycling and circularity, and standards development, supporting a resilient and competitive ASEAN battery value chain.
MBF Webinar - Cybersecurity for Battery-Powered Ships
As maritime electrification accelerates, cybersecurity is becoming a critical part of safe and reliable vessel operations. Battery-powered and hybrid ships rely on increasingly connected digital systems — from battery management systems (BMS) and automation platforms to remote monitoring and software updates — creating new operational and cybersecurity challenges for shipowners, operators, shipyards, and suppliers.
In this Maritime Battery Forum webinar, leading experts from industry, classification, testing, and maritime education will provide a practical, high-level overview of cybersecurity in battery-powered shipping. The session will explore why cybersecurity matters, how regulations are evolving, and what stakeholders across the maritime value chain need to understand to manage cyber risks effectively.
Topics include:
Cybersecurity risks in battery-powered and hybrid vessel systems
The role of operators, crew, and shipowners in cyber resilience
Regulatory developments and cybersecurity requirements
Secure-by-design approaches for integrated vessel systems
Challenges related to system integration, monitoring, maintenance, and lifecycle management
Testing, risk assessment, and practical approaches to compliance
Collaboration between suppliers, class societies, operators, and integrators
The webinar will feature short expert presentations followed by an interactive panel discussion and live audience Q&A.
Meet the Speakers
Sandro Stefani — Lecturer at the Italian Maritime Academy, specializing in electrification, automation, digitalization, and cybersecurity in maritime operations. Sandro will address cybersecurity from the operator and crew perspective, including awareness, training, and operational risk management.
Luca Carrà — Cybersecurity and automation specialist at RINA, focusing on regulatory frameworks, vessel classification, and cybersecurity requirements for modern ship systems. Luca will discuss evolving regulations, lifecycle considerations, and compliance challenges for battery-powered vessels.
Ahmed Hassan — Global Cybersecurity Manager at ABB Marine & Ports. Ahmed will share the system integrator and supplier perspective, focusing on secure-by-design principles, integration challenges, operational monitoring, and compliance with international cybersecurity requirements.
Vitaliy Ilkiv — Product safety compliance and cybersecurity expert at TÜV SÜD in North America. Vitaliy will discuss cybersecurity testing, risk assessments, product compliance, and practical approaches to resilience and verification.
Whether you are a shipowner, operator, crew member, shipyard, system integrator, or technology provider, this session will help you better understand the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape for battery-powered vessels and the practical implications for maritime operations.
Which Battery for Your Ship at Advanced Technology Conference & Expo 2026
This year at the Advanced Technology Conference(Formerly Electric and Hybrid Expo) in Amsterdam we will organize a "Which battery for your ship?" session once again. On Tuesday the 16th the MBF is in charge of the Rhine stage in the exhibition hall where we will give the audience an overview of all the different maritime battery systems out there.
Ten battery makers will get ten minutes to pitch their battery systems to the audience (using powerpoint slides). The goal of the session is to show the audience the diversity in maritime battery systems to choose from, and for you it is an opportunity to show you why you should choose their batteries!
Date - Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time - 11:50 AM - 14:50 PM
Venue - Rhein Stage, RAI Amsterdam
Presenting Companies
Session 11:50 - 12:50
Moderated by Ayomide Salifu - Communications Manager - Maritime Battery Forum
Ruben Wansink - Regional Sales Manager Benelux - Lehmann Marine
Christophe Oudin - VP Sales - Business Development Director - WATTALPS
Andrew Christensen - Commercial Lead - Fleetzero
Kjetil Dent Tranberg - SVP Product Portfolio Manager - Corvus Energy
Session 13:50 - 14:50
Moderated by Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker - Managing Director - Maritime Battery Forum
Felix Backgård - Team Lead Technical Sales - Echandia
Nicolaus Lemmertz - Senior Business Development Manager - Hanwha Aerospace
Santiago Crespo - Sales Director, Commercial Vessels - Epropulsion
Edward Carney - Global Head of Sales - AYK Energy
Gyeonghwan Kim - Electrical Engineer - HD KSOE
Anna Laura Periti - Sales Manager - Power4Future
No registrations needed, simply join us!
Right after the presentations, get the chance to ask more questions and network with other battery experts at the MBF Booth 1110C during our drinks reception! Show up at 3pm and we will be happy to welcome you!
MBF at Advanced Maritime Technology Expo & Conference
Welcome to the newly launched Advanced Maritime Technology, debuting at the RAI, Amsterdam in June 2026. This expanded, future‑focused event unites the former Electric & Hybrid Marine and Autonomous Ship events into one collaborative platform shaped directly by attendee feedback and the accelerating pace of technological change across the sector.
The Maritime Battery Forum will be at Booth 1110C so don’t hesitate to visit us and ask all your maritime battery related questions! In addition, we are organizing a host of other activities! Here is our schedule! Stay tuned for more updates on the networking events we will be organizing.
Conference
Sessions
New EU battery regulation from Feb 2027 - Moderator for the session - Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker, Managing Director - Maritime Battery Forum
Date - Tuesday 16 June 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:40 PM
Panel Q&A - Battery safety considerations
Date - Wednesday 17 June 2026, 08:50 AM - 12:15 PM
Which Battery for your Ship?
This year at the Advanced Technology Conference(Formerly Electric and Hybrid Expo) in Amsterdam we will organize a "Which battery for your ship?" session once again. On Tuesday the 16th the MBF is in charge of the Rhine stage in the exhibition hall where we will give the audience an overview of all the different maritime battery systems out there.
Ten battery makers will get ten minutes to pitch their battery systems to the audience (using powerpoint slides). The goal of the session is to show the audience the diversity in maritime battery systems to choose from, and for you it is an opportunity to show you why you should choose their batteries!
Date - Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time - 11:50 PM - 14:50 PM
Venue - Rhein Stage, RAI Amsterdam
Presenting Companies
Session 11:50 - 12:50
Moderated by Ayomide Salifu - Communications Manager - Maritime Battery Forum
Ruben Wansink - Regional Sales Manager Benelux - Lehmann Marine
Christophe Oudin - VP Sales - Business Development Director - WATTALPS
Andrew Christensen - Commercial Lead - Fleetzero
Kjetil Dent Tranberg - SVP Product Portfolio Manager - Corvus Energy
Session 13:50 - 14:50
Moderated by Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker - Managing Director - Maritime Battery Forum
Felix Backgård - Team Lead Technical Sales - Echandia
Nicolaus Lemmertz - Senior Business Development Manager - Hanwha Aerospace
Santiago Crespo - Sales Director, Commercial Vessels - Epropulsion
Edward Carney - Global Head of Sales - AYK Energy
Gyeonghwan Kim - Electrical Engineer - HD KSOE
Anna Laura Periti - Sales Manager - Power4FutureNo registrations needed, simply join us!
Right after the presentations, get the chance to ask more questions and network with other battery experts at the MBF Booth 1110C during our drinks reception! Show up at 3pm and we will be happy to welcome you!
MBF Member Meeting Amsterdam
Are you a MBF member and you are planning to attend the Advanced Maritime Technology Conference & Expo 16th - 18th June? Then join the MBF member meeting on Monday before the Expo begins!
We will start with a meeting for the working group on Battery Passports for Maritime Batteries from 16:00 until 17:30.
After which we will have some drinks, dinner and ample opportunities for networking until 21:00.
We need to provide the restaurant with the final number of people so fill in the registration form and submit!
Date
Monday, June 15th from 16:00 until 21:00
Costs
Drinks and bites are at your expense.
Location
Hanneke's Boom (Dijksgracht 4, 1019 BS Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Agenda
Working group on Battery Passports for Maritime Batteries
Networking event
MBF Webinar - Advanced Diagnostic Testing for Maritime Batteries Using Real-Time EIS Technology
This webinar showcases how real-time Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (rapidEIS) can transform battery diagnostics in the maritime industry by featuring live demos of real use cases.
The session introduces a holistic testing approach that combines rapidEIS with dynamic cycling, demonstrated in practice to provide deeper insights into battery behavior. You’ll see how early fault detection, improved reliability, and data-driven maintenance strategies can be achieved.
Attendees will gain insights into how advanced diagnostics can reduce costs, extend battery life, and support more efficient and sustainable maritime operations.
Speakers:
Rafael Puig, Power System Engineer R&D, Terma - With 10+ years leading hardware and software programs and product developments. Rafael operates at the intersection of R&D, product strategy, and business execution. Today he leads a R&D team across Austria and Romania, driving product roadmaps, milestone validation, and ROI-focused decision making for space power systems. His role spans organizational design, cross-functional leadership, and bringing new products from concept to market through a rigorous gate process.
Harsh Samsukha, Senior Solutions Architect, Safion - Harsh Samsukha is a senior solutions architect at Safion. He has a master’s degree in electrical engineering with specialization in battery diagnostics from the RWTH Aachen University. Over the years with Safion, he has consulted clients globally on solutions for quality assessment, inspection, testing, and characterization of batteries in production, R&D, and the after-sales segments.
MARITECH Conference Victoria BC
The MBF will organize the Marine Battery Course at MARITECH on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Now in its third year at MARITECH, this 4-hour course provides a practical, systems-level introduction to the use of large lithium-ion battery systems in commercial vessels. Designed for naval architects, marine engineers, operators, and regulators, the session focuses on how batteries are successfully and safely integrated into the overall ship design. Topics include whole-ship electrical architecture, risk management, fire safety considerations, and the operational realities of hybrid and fully electric vessels.
Building on previous editions, the 2026 course will place additional emphasis on the human element of maritime electrification, including requirements for crew training, onboard procedures, and competency development—aligning with the MARITECH conference theme of “Skilled Seas.” Participants will gain insight into how operational practices, maintenance strategies, and emergency response planning must evolve when batteries become a primary energy source.
As the industry faces increasing demands for innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, there is a growing need for a highly skilled, diverse and adaptable workforce to meet the challenges ahead.
MARITECH 2026 will explore how the marine engineering community is building the next generation of skilled professionals, advancing technical training, and adopting emerging technologies to support a more resilient and future-ready industry. From simulation and AI to workforce planning and hands-on experience, the conference will bring together marine engineers, educators, regulators, shipyards, and vessel operators to share insights and best practices that strengthen our collective capacity.
Held annually, MARITECH 2026 is hosted by the CIMarE Vancouver Island Branch, with support from the SNAME Canadian Pacific Section and Association of British Columbia Marine Industries. The event will take place in beautiful Victoria, BC.
WG meeting Battery Passports for Maritime Batteries
Please join our next WG meeting on Battery Passports for Maritime Batteries. This meeting we will start with a presentation by Corvus Energy showing their first maritime battery passport, followed by a continuation of the discussion about how to handle dynamic data in the battery passport.
Attached you can find the Data Attribute list shared by Corvus Energy. As preparation for the next meeting, please go through this list to see if you have any questions or comments about the data required for the battery passport. Also, if there is specific data in there that you think is not practical for maritime battery systems, please let us know during the next meeting.
MBF Webinar - FSRI research overview on lithium-ion battery fire and explosion hazards in residential and transportation settings
Lithium-ion batteries power many things in our everyday lives such as personal electronics, home energy storage, and transportation systems. With widespread adoption comes new fire and explosion risks, and unanswered questions and uncertainties with them.
The Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) is hosting multiple research programs to better understand these risks across applications such as electric vehicles, e-mobility devices in residential spaces and commuter railcars, and residential energy storage systems. This presentation will provide a high-level overview of FSRI’s lithium-ion battery fire research portfolio, including research on how these fires grow, spread, generate explosion hazards and redefine risk in residential and transportation settings.
During this session's Q&A we will also relate the findings by FSRI to maritime battery systems and batteries in maritime environments.
Presenter
Nate Sauer - Research Engineer, UL Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI)
Nate Sauer is a research engineer at the UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) and holds a PhD in Fire Protection Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). At FSRI, Nate works on battery fire research, including full-scale electric-vehicle burn and suppression experiments, explosion hazards from battery thermal runaway gas, e-mobility device failures, and disposal and stranded energy analysis of fire-damaged batteries.
MBF Webinar - Performance and Safety Studies of Sodium-ion Commercial and Custom Cells and Modules
Join us for an exciting webinar organized by the Maritime Battery Forum and presented by Judy Jeevarajan, Ph.D., Vice President and Executive Director Electrochemical Safety Research Institute (ESRI) UL Research Institutes on Sodium-ion batteries!
Sodium-ion cells and batteries are gaining traction in the commercial market. ESRI's studies focus on characterizing the performance and safety of cells and modules of this chemistry. Sodium-ion cells are currently being manufactured with various cathode and anode materials as well as electrolyte compositions and it is imperative to understand how these affect both performance and safety trends of this chemistry.
Performance studies include cycle life testing at different rates and different temperature environments and safety tests included overcharge, over-discharge, short circuits and external heating tests. Tests were carried out at the single cell and small module levels. Gas and particulate emission characterizations were also carried out at the single cell level. The results of the studies will be presented.
Speaker
Judy Jeevarajan, Ph.D. - Vice President and Executive Director Electrochemical Safety Research Institute (ESRI), UL Research Institutes
Bio
Dr. Judy Jeevarajan is the Vice President and Executive Director for the Electrochemical Safety Research Institute (ESRI) at UL Research Institutes (ULRI). With more than 29 years of experience in the area of batteries and a primary focus on the lithium-ion chemistry, she specializes in battery safety research that encompasses various aspects from thermal runaway to fire suppression and recycling. Dr. Jeevarajan serves in the Technical Working Group for standards organizations such as UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)/Society of Aerospace Engineers (SAE), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
She is also an Advisory Board member for the Great Lakes Energy Institute at Case Western Reserve University. From 1998 until 2003, Dr. Jeevarajan worked for Lockheed Martin Space Operations at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas. In 2003, she started her work as a NASA civil servant, serving as the Group Lead for Battery Safety and Advanced Technology until she joined Underwriters Laboratories Inc. in 2015.
Battery Social Night
The battery folks in Singapore are having their usual nerdy get-together on 23 April. Come join us for a relaxing evening made up of good food, great beer and even better conversations. It really doesn’t get better than this!
Date: 23 Apr 2026
Time: 6pm onwards
Venue: Paulaner Brauhaus Singapore
Everyone is invited. BYO applies.
Please send an email to denise@maritimebatteryforum.com or send a text to +65 9720 4778 to indicate your interest
Singapore Maritime Week
Join MBF director Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker as he presents on Battery Technologies in Maritime Electrification: How Batteries are Shaping the Future Maritime Landscape at Singapore Maritime Week on the 22nd of April from 12:10PM - 12:50PM as part of Session 6: Is Electrification Ready to Power Maritime Decarbonisation?
The Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) is the region's premier platform where global maritime leaders, industry captains and innovators convene to address emerging trends, and key challenges facing the industry. Through high-level discussions, transformative showcases, and meaningful networking, SMW drives collaboration and advances solutions that shape the future of maritime.
Celebrating its 20th edition in 2026, SMW marks two decades of pioneering innovation and partnership across the global maritime ecosystem. At EXPO@SMW, discover cutting-edge technologies, sustainable solutions, and innovations driving the future of trade and connectivity. This annual flagship event is organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) in partnership with stakeholders of Maritime Singapore.
Asia Pacific Maritime
Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) is Asia’s premier exhibition and conference for cutting-edge innovation in Shipbuilding & Marine, Workboat, Offshore, Port Technology, and Electric & Hybrid Marine. Held biennially every even year in Singapore, APM unites visionaries, tech trailblazers, and industry leaders to drive the advancement of Future of Vessels, Solutions for Tomorrow.
The 19th edition of APM will return from 25–27 March 2026 at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, spanning 6 exhibition halls (Halls A, B, C, D, E & F) across 2 levels. Over three dynamic days, the event is expected to welcome 20,000 industry professionals, 750 global exhibitors from 31+ countries/regions, 18 official pavilions, and more than 150 expert speakers.
With 35 years of excellence, APM has cemented its place as a cornerstone of the global maritime trade calendar and the pre-eminent event for Asia. Today, it stands as Southeast Asia’s largest and longest-running international maritime trade exhibition and conference.
New at APM 2026: A powerful new segment - Electric & Hybrid Power - spotlighting maritime electrification solutions and technologies designed to drive cleaner operations, greater efficiency, and a more sustainable maritime future.
Show dates & time
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
10am - 6pm
Thursday, 26 March 2026
10am - 6pm
Friday, 27 March 2026
10am - 5pm
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Halls A, B, C, D, E & F
Level 1 & 2
Battery Safety Conference
Discover the latest insights and solutions for battery safety across the entire value chain. Meet global experts, industry leaders, and researchers in Gothenburg on 18–19 March 2026.
Why attend The Battery Safety Conference?
The Battery Safety Conference is the number 1 meeting place for everyone working with battery safety. Last year’s event brought together international experts from 12 countries to address one of the most critical challenges in electrification: safe batteries. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate.
Who should join?
Industry leaders, entrepreneurs, academics, and researchers from across the battery value chain, including:
Policymakers and technical managers
Engineers and technicians
Vehicle and powertrain developers
Energy storage companies
WATTS UP Europe 2026
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Join us in person for a three day electrifying experience as we explore the latest trends and innovations powering the Mediterranean region. Connect with over 200 experts, share ideas, experience cutting-edge talks, real-world battery-powered vessel showcases, and unrivalled networking with the brightest minds in the industry.
WATTS UP is the largest maritime battery dedicated conference where maritime meets megawatt. Whether you’re designing electric vessels, building battery-hybrid systems, or rethinking ship energy for a greener tomorrow, this is the place to be.
For 12th edition, WATTS UP 2026 will take place in Palma de Mallorca, Spain from 3rd - 5th March 2026.
Ocomp Course - Managing a Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Onboard a Vessel
Embark on a crucial learning journey with OComp and Maritime Battery Forum as we present the course, "Managing a Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Onboard a Vessel," designed exclusively for technical personnel and individuals engaged in shore-based roles within the shipping industry. This comprehensive course is strategically scheduled on March 2th in Palma, in advance of the networking event setting the stage for the Watts Up conference on the following day.
Why Attend?
Join us at the same venue that hosts the WATTS UP conference, providing a unique opportunity to blend a competence upgrade with invaluable networking. This course is a must-attend for professionals administering, designing, or involved in various tasks related to shipping.
About the Course
Benefit from OComp's extensive experience, as we draw upon our international recognition for our expertise in the field. Serving as keynote speakers at the "1st International Symposium on fire in electric storage at sea" in Reykjavik and the prestigious WATTS Up conference in 2023, 2024 and 2025, we bring unparalleled insights to our participants.
Course Details
Target Group: Technical personnel and individuals involved in shore-based roles within the shipping industry.
Duration: E-learning followed by a one-day classroom session with our experienced instructor.
Date: March 2, 2026 12:00 – 18:30
Venue: Melia Palma Bay Hotel, Palma – The same venue as the WATTS UP conference
Certification: Upon completion, receive a course certificate in accordance with the requirements in "Norwegian Maritime Authority guidelines on requirements for training in chemical energy storage (maritime battery systems) on board Norwegian ships."
Regulatory compliance: The course cover the Norwegian Maritime Directorate's guidance on requirements for training on chemical storage for energy (maritime battery systems) on board Norwegian ships with the exception of equipment-specific training. This guidance aligns with the broader international standards such as the ISM Code 6.3 and 6.5 for establishing safety procedures and familiarizing personnel with their duties, the STCW Convention Regulation I/14 – 5 for ensuring crew competency and familiarity with ship equipment and procedures, and the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s MGN 681 for safely managing lithium-ion batteries and identifying potential hazards.
MBF Webinar: Ventilation Regulations for Battery Spaces on Battery-Powered Ships
As battery-powered and hybrid vessels become increasingly common, differences between class society rules and flag state regulations can create uncertainty for designers, shipowners, and system integrators. This webinar will provide a clear and practical comparison of ventilation requirements for battery spaces as defined by class rules from DNV and the proposed new regulations from the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA).
The session brings together regulators, class experts, and industry to explore how these regulatory approaches differ, why they differ, and what the implications are for the safe and efficient integration of battery systems on board ships.
What to expect
The webinar will consist of three focused presentations followed by an interactive discussion:
Sverre Eriksen (DNV)
An overview of ventilation requirements for battery spaces according to DNV class rules, including the underlying safety philosophy and practical design considerations.
Arne Brathole (Norwegian Maritime Authority)
A presentation of the NMA’s proposed new ventilation requirements, explaining regulatory intent, scope, and expected impact on Norwegian-flagged vessels.
Kolbjørn Berge (Corvus Energy)
An industry perspective on how differing ventilation regulations influence battery system integration, engineering choices, and project execution.
Q&A and panel discussion
An open dialogue with the audience on how shipowners, yards, designers, and suppliers can navigate differences between class and flag state requirements in practice.
Who should attend
This webinar is highly relevant for shipowners, naval architects, shipyards, battery suppliers, system integrators, class and flag representatives, and anyone involved in the design or operation of battery-powered vessels.
Practical details
Date: Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Time: 13:00–14:30 (CET)
Join us for a timely and in-depth discussion on one of the most important regulatory topics facing maritime electrification today.
Euro Maritime 2026
Established in Marseille since 2020, EUROMARITIME is a genuine showcase for maritime and inland waterway companies, a business accelerator, as well as a lively forum where current issues and technical and political developments are exchanged and debated.
EUROMARITIME offers all the economic, industrial, political and institutional players in the maritime world the opportunity to meet and discuss the challenges of maritime transport, shipbuilding and ship repair, the port economy and maritime technologies of the future.
MBF Working Group – Battery Passport for Maritime Batteries
The working group on “Battery Passport for Maritime Batteries” organized by the Maritime Battery Forum is aimed at defining a practical approach for battery passports for the maritime industry according to the EU battery regulations that will come in place from February 2027.
Deliverable
The working group will collaborate on publishing a paper describing a practical approach for implementing a battery passport for battery systems in the maritime industry. The aim of this paper will be to act as a guidance for suppliers, users, and regulators of maritime battery systems to implement a standardized battery passport within the maritime industry.
Planning
The EU Battery Regulations will be effective for batteries put on the EU market from February 2027. The aim is for this working group to finish the paper in 2026 to support all stakeholders in their preparation for the EU Battery Regulations. The MBF will organize monthly meetings to discuss the topics that we need to reach a consensus on within the maritime industry.
20th January 2026 at 3pm CET – Meeting to discuss the readiness of the maritime industry for the Feb 2027 deadline and definition of “Placing on the EU market” for maritime batteries.
Outline WG topics
Each meeting a different challenge will be discussed. Below is an outline of the topics of the planned discussions. As the working group continues these topics or the order of discussing them might be changed, or additional topics can be added.
Timeline -> is the maritime industry ready for the Feb 2027 deadline -> can MBF lobby for an extension for maritime batteries?
Placing on the EU market -> what does it mean for maritime batteries?
Module vs. System level passport (Module level more accurate, easier for maintenance/service, System level less administrative overhead)
Disclosure of sensitive data (from battery cells, battery systems, but also operational data from ships)
Responsibility -> who is responsible and where do the responsibilities lie
Enforcement model
Maritime Battery Recycling and second use, what are common practices and how does this affect the effectiveness of a battery passport