ClassNK granted its “AFVC (Additional Fire-Fighting measures for Vehicle Carrier)” notations to “CERULEAN ACE,” an LNG-fueled car carrier operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and managed by MOL Ship Management Co., Ltd., for vessels equipped with additional firefighting measures for transporting electric vehicles (EVs). It is the first vessel in the ClassNK registry to receive the “AFVC” notations, and it marks the world’s first case of a shipping company’s voluntary and customized approach to the safe maritime transport of EVs being recognized through a notation, reports ClassNK.
ClassNK issued Guidelines
Shipping companies are implementing various measures to address EV fires, which raise concerns due to difficulties in extinguishing and the risk of re-ignition. To support these efforts, ClassNK has issued the “Guidelines for the Safe Transportation of Electric Vehicles.
ClassNK is committed to continuing its efforts to contribute to the safe transportation of EVs by establishing and conducting appropriate standards and evaluations.
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Source: Classnk
