Reports of 'near misses', fires and explosions on boats resulting substantial losses due to lithium-ion powered equipment on charge and/or in use are becoming more frequent.
Careful equipment choice, mindful use, routine checking and good installation are the heart of keeping yourself, your crew and your boat safe. We have published tips and advice to help keep you out of harms way.
September 2025
As more boaters use lithium-ion powered devices such as: e-bikes, laptops, phones, vapes and e-powered watercraft, it’s vital to understand and manage the new risks as they evolve.
Don’t risk your boat or your life. We have devised advice and tips covering three topics linked to Lithium-ion batteries, click on the zones below to find out more.
This is a new area of emerging technology, its associated risks and the various risk reduction methods, so the topics are subject to major and minor changes. Please keep an eye on this section of our website and our social media channels as we update and amend our advice.