Are new energy storage cabinets considered dangerous goods

Are battery energy storage systems safe on ships?

Gard published that in the past few months, has received several queries on the safe carriage of battery energy storage systems (BESS) on ships and highlights some of the key risks, regulatory requirements, and recommendations for shipping such cargo.

Are energy storage systems equipped with lithium-ion batteries dangerous?

Our focus in this article is therefore on energy storage systems equipped with lithium-ion batteries. Declaration of BESS Siddharth Mahajan, Senior Loss Prevention Executive, Singapore highlights that BESS with lithium-ion batteries is classed as a dangerous cargo, subject to the provisions of the IMDG Code.

Are lithium-ion batteries a dangerous cargo?

BESS with lithium-ion batteries is classed as a dangerous cargo, subject to the provisions of the IMDG Code. In the IMDG Code, there are multiple descriptions and shipping names for lithium cells and batteries, depending on their chemistry and whether they are stand-alone, within equipment, contained within vehicles or cargo transport units.

Are energy storage systems covered under PGS 37-1?

Energy Storage Systems (ESSs) containing lithium-bearing energy carriers. These are covered under PGS 37-1. However, the storage of ESSs themselves still falls within the scope of PGS 37-2. The temporary storage of packaged lithium-bearing energy carriers that are kept outside of a regular storage facility prior to or after transport.

What is a lithium battery storage guideline?

It is a guideline that outlines safe storage practices, including the charging and discharging of lithium-ion batteries, lithium metal batteries, and hybrid lithium batteries. If you would like to learn more about shipping of lithium batteries, we wrote this guide about just that.

What is a battery energy storage system?

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are the most common type of ESS where batteries are pre-assembled into several modules. BESS come in various sizes depending on their application and their usage is expected to rise considerably in coming years.