As the maritime industry accelerates its shift toward electrification, DC power systems are becoming central to achieving higher efficiency, safety, and integration with renewable energy sources. However, protecting these systems against faults remains one of the most critical challenges in modern ship design. The “Mastering DC Protection Onboard Ships” webinar brings together experts from Astrolkwx and The Switch, moderated by Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker (MBF), to explore cutting-edge solutions for DC fault protection, system design, and integration. This interactive session provides both technical insight and practical perspectives on building the next generation of safe, efficient marine DC networks.

Program Summary

This 60-minute webinar combines technical presentations, system overviews, and a live Q&A. Participants will gain insight into:

• The shift from AC to DC power onboard ships — key drivers, benefits, and safety considerations.

• DC grid protection challenges and strategies, with a focus on solid-state breaker technologies.

• Integrated DC protection portfolios from Astrolkwx and The Switch, featuring real-world examples.

• Future trends in DC integration, standardization, and digital protection.

The session concludes with a moderated discussion and audience Q&A on enabling safe and scalable DC adoption across the marine industry.

Join us for the next meeting with the MBF Working Group on EU Battery Passport for Maritime Batteries and help in shaping the future for Digital Battery Passports in the maritime sector.

Agenda:

• Introduction

• Presentation by Giacomo Grosa (Project Manager & Battery Regulation Developer) and Marcos Salido Portugal (Environmental Project Manager, Strategy & Advanced Services) at Bureau Veritas.

  • BATTwin project – Integrating Battery Passport requirements within the data management platform

  • Battery Passports beyond cell manufacturers’ requirements (focus on value chain members responsibilities

• Q&A with Bureau Veritas

• Explanation of the FAQ app created by MBF to gather and answer all questions related the Digital Battery Passport for Maritime Batteries

Everyone interested in learning from incidents involving batteries on board ships is welcome to participate in this working group organized by the Maritime Battery Forum. This meeting we will not discuss a maritime incident with batteries, but an incident with batteries in a land-based application. Because of the valuable lessons learned from this incident and the in-depth analysis performed by Exponent, we are happy that Kevin White will share with us his insights from this analysis. 

Agenda

• Welcome and introduction

• Presentation by Kevin White (Exponent) on the battery incident in Surprise, Arizona (April 2019)

• Q&A

This meeting is open for everyone who wants to learn more about incidents with batteries on board ships and share their experiences. A joint effort to increase safety related to batteries in a maritime environment, both for batteries as part of the propulsion systems, and batteries as cargo on board. Feel free to forward this invitation to anyone interested in this topic. 

The Maritime Battery Forum (MBF) is pleased to invite you to the kick-off meeting of the Working Group on EU Battery Passports for Maritime Batteries.

This working group aims to bring together key stakeholders across the maritime battery value chain to discuss, shape, and align the maritime industry’s approach to the upcoming EU Battery Regulation, which includes mandatory battery passports for industrial and electric vehicle batteries, as well as maritime battery systems.

The EU battery passport is a digital tool designed to ensure transparency, traceability, and sustainability across the battery lifecycle — from raw materials to end-of-life. It is central to meeting the EU’s environmental goals and ensuring competitive and sustainable battery supply chains.

To kick-off this working group, Henning Dahl, SVP of Digital Solutions at Corvus Energy, will present on their contributions to:

Battery Passport for Resilient Supply Chain and Implementation of Circular Economy (BASE)

BASE is an initiative that aims to develop a robust framework for implementing battery passports that do more than meet regulatory requirements — they help enable a resilient, transparent, and circular supply chain. Through BASE, Corvus Energy and its partners are working to demonstrate how digital battery passports can enhance traceability, support recycling and reuse, and ensure compliance with ESG and circular economy principles in real-world maritime applications.

This session will also offer insights into how the maritime sector can proactively prepare for and benefit from the upcoming regulations, and how we, as an industry, can collaborate to define best practices for battery passports in the maritime context.

We hope you will join us in launching this important initiative.

This Marine Battery Workshop is in alignment with the shared vision of SNAME and the Maritime Battery Forum to build capacity and competency in the marine sector. This in-person workshop in Ottawa builds on the successful delivery of Maritime Battery Forum (MBF) courses worldwide and the MBF led in-person courses provided at both MARITECH 2024 and 2025. 

This workshop is supported by the Maritime Battery Forum developed courses to provide everyone in the maritime industry with insights in maritime battery technology and marine electrification. The maritime industry is electrifying rapidly, and there is a continuous development of maritime battery technology.

The insights gained from this course can provide people with the required knowledge to make the right choices for battery technology on board ships. This course is useful to anyone involved with marine electrification who wants to understand battery technology and how to safely install batteries on board ships

Who:   SNAME Eastern Canadian Section

What: Marine Battery Workshop - IN-PERSON EVENT

When:  Sep 17, 2025 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Where: 3rd Floor, Junior Ranks Mess (use alley entrance), 4 Queen Elizabeth Drive Ottawa, ON K2P 2H9

EU Battery Regulation Is Live – Are You Ready?

The European Union’s Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 is now in effect, driving accountability, transparency, and sustainability across the battery lifecycle—from production and usage to repurposing and recycling.

If you are in manufacturing, compliance, sustainability, or supply chain management, this is your moment to get ahead. Join Bureau Veritas’ expert-led webinar to unpack the regulation and explore practical strategies for compliance and innovation.

Key Topics Covered:

• CE Marking (2024+)

• Battery Passport (2027+)

• Supply Chain Due Diligence (postponed to 2027)

• Battery Waste Management (reporting in 2025, recovery in 2027)

• BV Battery Solutions to support your journey

All MBF members are invited to provide feedback on the draft of the Unified Requirements for approval of Lithium Battery Systems created by the members of IACS, the International Association of Classification Societies as part of the Joint Industry Working Group on Safe Decarbonisation (JIWG-SDEC). 

The process for providing feedback will be as follows:

Friday September 12th - 09:00 - 10:00 (CET) - Introduction of the Unified Requirements for approval of Lithium Battery Systems by Paolo Scialla.

After the meeting the draft will be shared with all participants, who will have time until Monday the 29th of September to send their feedback and comments to director@maritimebatteryforum.com

This meeting is open for everyone who wants to learn more about incidents with batteries on board ships and share their experiences. A joint effort to increase safety related to batteries in a maritime environment, both for batteries as part of the propulsion systems, and batteries as cargo on board. Feel free to forward this invitation to anyone interested in this topic.

Agenda

• Welcome and introduction

• Explanation about the working group

• Presentation by Marcus Jones (LSE Marine) about a thermal runaway on a RORO Ferry in the UK

Are you a MBF member and you are planning to attend the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo North America in Chicago from the 20 - 21st August?

Then join us for some drinks, dinner and ample opportunities for networking on the day before the start of the Expo!

We need to provide the restaurant with the final number of people soon so fill in the registration form and submit!

Date

Tuesday, August 19th from 7:00pm until 10pm

Costs

Drinks and bites are at your expense.

Location

To be communicated soon!

About Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo North America

Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo North America Exhibition and Conference is dedicated solely to showcasing the very latest and next-generation electric and hybrid marine propulsion technologies, charging equipment and fuel-saving solutions.

Targeting the North American market, Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo is the only exhibition and conference that will showcase these emerging efficient technologies and components to an audience of shipowners and operators, boat builders, shipyards, propulsion, system designers and manufacturers, naval architects, military fleet operators/chiefs and port operators, interested in exploring ways to futureproof marine transport and infrastructure.

West, in collaboration with the Maritime Battery Forum, is excited to present the second session in our three-part webinar series focused on Lithium-ion battery safety.

Session Focus:

• Best practices for firefighting when thermal propagation has occurred

• Use of automated foam systems to effectively control propagation externally

• How immersion cooling can mitigate propagation within battery systems

Speakers:

Kurt Rusås – Firefighter & Trainer, Bergen Fire Department/OComp

Cor Meedendorp – CEO & Founder, FiFi4Marine

Wook Her – Research & Development Engineer, Hanwha Aerospace

Co-hosts:

Vinay Singh, Loss Prevention Officer, West

Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker, Managing Director, Maritime Battery Forum

All MBF members are invited to provide feedback on the draft of the Unified Requirements for approval of Lithium Battery Systems created by the members of IACS, the International Association of Classification Societies as part of the Joint Industry Working Group on Safe Decarbonisation (JIWG-SDEC). The process for providing feedback will be as follows:

Kick-off meeting with introduction of the Unified Requirements for approval of Lithium Battery Systems by Paolo Scialla.

After the kick-off meeting the draft will be shared with all participants, who will have time until Friday the 1st of August to send their feedback and comments to director@maritimebatteryforum.com

In August, the exact date to be determined, we will meet to discuss the comments received and finalize the feedback which will then be provided to IACS.

Are you a MBF member and you are planning to attend the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo 24 - 26 June?

Then join us for some drinks, dinner and ample opportunities for networking on the day before the start of the Expo! As a plus, the venue is right next to the Expo venue!

We need to provide the restaurant with the final number of people soon so fill in the registration form and submit!

Date

Monday, June 23rd from 6:30pm until 9pm

Costs

Drinks and bites are at your expense.

Location

Strandzuid, Europaplein 22 1078 GZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands

About Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe

Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe will showcase new electric and hybrid marine transportation and propulsion solutions, shore charging equipment and efficient emerging technologies to help you on your path to zero-emission shipping and net zero.

Join us for a webinar presented by Michelle McRae, Project Engineer at Canada Steamship Lines (CSL)!

Date - Tuesday, 17th June 2025

Time

Seattle - 8am

Houston - 10am

Montreal - 11am

Oslo - 5pm

Ships are too large! Battery capacity isn’t there yet! It’s too expensive!

These are only some of the many arguments that surface when discussing the potential of electrifying cargo vessels. This presentation will explore why electrification is a promising, and often overlooked, decarbonization strategy for marine shipping, particularly on short-sea routes where its technical feasibility has been proven time and again. Through advances in diesel-electric propulsion technologies, optimizations in hydrodynamic hull efficiency, and the ever-growing strides in performance of marine battery technologies, an increasing number of electric ships are either currently in operation or under construction. Notable examples include the Yara Birkeland, a container ship with 6.8MWh of integrated battery capacity operating in Norway, and Buquebús’s 40MWh fully electric ferry set to operate in Uruguay upon delivery in 2025. Electrification offers major environmental benefits, including significant GHG reductions, improved air and noise quality, and reduced disruption to marine ecosystems like those in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.

Despite its advantages, the primary barrier remains high capital costs—driven by battery and charging technology, rising shipyard prices, and trade tariffs. However, global success stories, such as Asko’s electric ferries in Norway, show that costs can be managed through full supply chain electrification and coordinated investment in vessels, ports, and service vehicles. These efforts require strong collaboration between stakeholders—including operators, customers, port authorities, and government, whose policies and subsidies play a critical role.

Audience members will leave this presentation with an appreciation for the technical feasibility of maritime electrification on short-sea routes, an understanding of its dramatic environmental gains, and with the motivation required to adopt the key roles they will play in unlocking its benefits. Electrification is possible. Electrification is beneficial – but costs are critical and can only be managed if we work together.

Join us for a webinar on "Offshore Charging"! Jointly organized by the Maritime Battery Forum (MBF) and the European Onshore Power Supply Association (EOPSA)

Three pioneers in developing offshore charging solutions will share with us their insights, technology and progress in supporting the offshore industry to electrify. Do you want to know what different options are available for bringing power to your offshore vessels? Then join us and listen to presentations from:

• Raymond Bergmann - Chief Technology Officer, Stillstrom

"Offshore Charging Solutions - Commercially Ready for Deployment"

• Bjørnar Huse - Sales Manager Offshore Energy, Seaonics

"Ocean Charger"

• Scott Rosie - Senior Engineer, Apollo Engineering

"The PALM Charger: a modular system for offshore EV connection"

Date - 19th May 2025

Time

Houston - 6am

Oslo - 1pm

Singapore - 7pm

The Maritime Battery Forum's Ship Register is a useful tool for creating market insights in marine electrification. During these sessions we will show you how to get access and how to use the dashboard to create the market insights and graphs needed for your business. 

• Introduction to the MBF Ship Register

• Explanation how to get access

• Instruction on how to create the insights for your own use

• Q&A

Date - 6th May 2025

Time

Session 1 - Oslo (8-9am), Singapore (2-3pm), Houston (1-2am)

Session 2 - Oslo (1-2pm), Singapore (7-8pm), Houston (6-7am)

Session 3 - Oslo (5-6pm), Singapore (11pm-12am), Houston (10-11am)

To register, just click on the button for your time zone!

As part of the Mari-Tech 2025 conference in Montreal the Maritime Battery Forum will present the course "Introduction to maritime batteries" on Tuesday the 22nd of April from 13:00 until 16:00.

The full course "Introduction to maritime batteries" by the Maritime Battery Forum consists of 4 parts:

• Part 1 - Lithium-ion battery basics

• Part 2 - Maritime battery systems

• Part 3 - Integration of batteries on board ships

• Part 4 - Battery safety

Part 3 & Part 4 will be presented in-person on the 22nd of April in Montreal. For Part 1 & Part 2 registrants will receive access to the online course to prepare themselves with the basics.

The maritime industry is electrifying rapidly, and there is a continuous development of maritime battery technology. The insights gained from this course can provide people with the required knowledge to make the right choices for battery technology on board ships. This course is useful to anyone involved with marine electrification who wants to understand battery technology and how to safely install batteries on board ships

Batteries are getting better, and batteries are getting bigger! Records of the biggest battery systems installed on board all types of ships are being broken around the world. The MBF is pleased to organize a webinar about 3 of the currently ongoing projects that are pushing the boundaries of marine electrification. From electric bulk carriers, to zero emission CSOVs, to battery powered high speed ferries.

Program

‘A Game-Changer for Bulk Shipping: Advancing Battery Technology as Energy Source’

Petter Nervik, Management Supervisor, Berge Rederi AS

The BRF FROAN is the most ambitious project than any other solutions previously developed. The 129.9 length vessel will be the largest battery powered bulk carrier in the world and will operate on one of the longest sailing distances on battery electric operation. The sailing distance between Elnesvågen and Brønnøy is approximately 230 nautical miles. To by comparison, the battery-powered ship will sail nearly 30 times longer than the currently longest battery route.

‘Decarbonising by Electrifying, First in Class electric CSOV’

Gavin Forward, Newbuild Director, Bibby Marine

Our new eSOV is set to lead the offshore walk-to-work wind market, purpose-built from the ground up to deliver unmatched efficiency and emission reductions. Featuring a market-leading 24.4MWh battery pack, a methanol fuel system, and offshore charging capability, it will be the first truly zero-emission CSOV, capable of operating solely on battery power for a full day's operations. At Bibby Marine, we continue to embrace our pioneering spirit, proving that a smaller player can drive big changes in the industry.’

‘Removing Barriers in Marine Electrification – Making the Impossible Possible’

Halvard Hauso, Commercal Director Europe, Corvus Energy

The world’s largest battery electric ship.

WATTS UP each year brings together experts and interested parties who all wish to move the maritime world towards smarter use of energy. The two day conference is the place to be for all who are interested in ships, batteries and hybrids, and their development. It is an opportunity to meet key personnel dedicated to technology developments as well as the end users. 

Focusing on the Asia Pacific region, WATTS UP 2025 will also take place in Singapore on the 27th of March as part of the Singapore Maritime Week programme! Once again, WATTSUP will bring together the best minds in the maritime battery industry committed to a zero emission future.

On the agenda for every WATTS UP conference, a visit to a battery powered ship is always included. As a plus, you get to network, collaborate and connect with industry experts not just on the cruise but at every stage!

For WATTS UP 2025, we will board the magnificent electric ferry Aurora from Øresundslinjen which has just been recently fully renovated! Stacked with drinks and delicious meals and a cosy but well equipped gift shop, prepare to have a night full of networking, including a 3-course diner and tax-free shopping.

Arrived in Helsingborg the night before the conference? Join the organizing team, attendees and sponsors at the rooftop bar of the Clarion Hotel Sea U for some drinks and small bites! The WATTS UP team will offer small bites but please note that drinks will be covered individually and are not included in conference tickets.

Only 70 spots are available so register now!



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 4th in Helsingborg, 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 and networking event, 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 and 2024, we bring unparalleled insights to our participants.

During 2024 Enova launched two new support schemes for maritime electrification. With the new support schemes it is now possible to get investment aid for fully-electric vessels (including dedicated charging infrastructure) or publicly available charging infrastructure. The presentation will describe these new support schemes and the reasoning behind developing them, in addition to the results from the first two application rounds on the vessel support scheme.

Speakers:

• Kristina Rystad - Senior advisor maritime transport - Enova

• Andreas Forsnes Jahn - Senior advicor maritime transport - Enova

West, in collaboration with the Maritime Battery Forum, is pleased to announce a webinar series titled “Debunking Myths Regarding the Safety of Lithium-ion Batteries”. The inaugural session will concentrate on the safety implications of all types of Lithium-ion batteries carried aboard vessels and will cover best practices for their handling and transportation, supported by case studies and recommendations from the EU LASHFIRE project.

The session will be co-hosted by Vinay Singh, Loss Prevention Officer, WEST and Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker, Managing Director, Maritime Battery Forum on 21 January 2025 at 2pm GMT.

Speakers

Syb ten Cate Hoedmaker

Managing Director, Maritime Battery Forum

Anna Karlsson

Project Manager, Fire and Safety Department, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden

Mejdi Kammoun

Principal Engineer, ABS

Vinay Singh

Loss Prevention Officer, West