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Who is the course for?
This Maritime Transportation of Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicles Training course is for personnel engaged in the carriage of electric vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles on ships.
Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.
How will the course benefit me?
This course will ensure that all shipboard personnel engaged in the carriage of electric vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles on ships are able to conduct this task safely.
How will the course benefit my company?
By ensuring that shipboard personnel have the knowledge to carry out their duties safely and effectively.
What standards are referenced in the course?
• The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
• The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
• The International Safety Management (ISM) code
• The International Maritime Organization (IMO)
• The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Section 1 Basic principles and risk evaluation
• Identify the stakeholders affected by ship fires and EMSA recommendations
• Explain the risks in relation to EV batteries and hydrogen fuel cells
Section 2 Guidance for ro-ro passenger ships
• Explain AFV considerations for ro-ro passenger ships
• Describe EV charging on board ro-ro passenger ships
• Explain ro-ro fire detection and identify AFV instability
• Explain basic first responses and actions for vehicle fires
Section 3 Additional handling considerations
• Describe crew activity during fire suppression
• Explain fire handling and post measures for different types of AFVs
• State the EMSA guidance provided for ro-ro cargo ships and vehicle carriers
• Explain how EV and hybrid vehicles should be stored
• Describe how low ground clearance can be a potential fire risk
Three end of section assessments (one for each section) with a 70% pass mark and two attempts.
• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection
• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above
• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari
• Minimum browser size - none
• Audio - requires device speaker or headphones


