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1187 - Electric Vehicle Transport on Car Carriers

This comprehensive e-learning course provides essential knowledge and practical guidance for seafarers involved in the transportation of electric vehicles on car carriers. As the industry faces new challenges with the increasing prevalence of alternative fuel vehicles, this course focuses on optimising comprehension through effective cognitive load management. It covers critical aspects of EV transport, including relevant regulations, the working principles of lithium-ion batteries, inherent risks, detailed fire characteristics, and crucial safety precautions. Designed for adult learners and maritime professionals, the course emphasises loading and unloading procedures, checks during carriage, and the duties and responsibilities of all stakeholders, ensuring safe and efficient operations in line with current industry standards.
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Course Content

After completing this training, the learner will be familiar with the following topics:
 Explain the purpose and operational importance of ballast tanks in various voyage conditions.
 Identify different types and locations of ballast tanks on vessels and understand their structural design.
 Summarise the key international and national regulations governing the carriage of electric vehicles on car carriers.
 Explain the fundamental working principles of lithium-ion batteries, including their components, charge/discharge cycles, and key characteristics.
  Identify and describe the potential risks and hazards associated with transporting electric vehicles, such as thermal runaway, flammability, re-ignition, and toxic gas release.
 Differentiate the specific characteristics of electric vehicle fires from conventional vehicle fires and articulate the unique dangers they present.
 Apply essential safety precautions and operational checks required during the carriage of electric vehicles, including SoC verification and monitoring systems.
 Execute correct loading and unloading procedures for electric vehicles, emphasising damage prevention and safe spacing.
 Outline the duties and responsibilities of shipowners, masters, crew, shippers, and port authorities in ensuring the safe transport of electric vehicles.
 Formulate and implement appropriate emergency response procedures and contingency plans specific to fires involving alternative fuel vehicles

Course References

  • International Maritime Organization (IMO) Instruments
  • SOLAS Chapter II-2 (Construction – Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction)
  • SOLAS Chapter III (Life-saving appliances and arrangements)
  • IMDG Code (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code)
  • Industry Guidelines and Best Practices
  • RightShip RISQ 8.30

Additional Information

Last Updates
Jan 2026
Language
English
Course Duration
1 Hour
Type of Course
E-Learning Courses - with Certificate
Audio
Native
Certificate & Validity
Yes / 5 Years
Industry
Maritime
Ship Type
RORO
Target Group
Deck – Management
Deck – Operational
Skill Level
Operational
Flag Approval
No
Assessment
Yes
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