29 October 2019
Authorities issue lithium-ion battery warning after Norwegian ferry explosion
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has warned shipowners and operators of the dangers associated with lithium-ion battery systems, following a fire and explosion on a diesel-electric car and passenger ferry in Norway. On October 10, after a small fire in the battery room, Norled's 2006-built MF Ytterøyningen returned to harbour at Sydnes Quay on the island of Halsnøy in Sunnhordland under its own power and passengers and crew were evacuated.
