Small battery exemption sparks charging issues

The article highlights warnings from the maritime shipping industry that the exemption granted to small batteries from hazardous materials transportation regulations increases the risk of ship fires. Data indicates that some of these fires took days to extinguish, with over 200 fire incidents aboard ships in 2025, most of which were linked to unannounced or improperly labeled lithium-ion batteries. There are concerns that rising global temperatures will heighten the likelihood of these batteries catching fire. Additionally, the current exemption in the rules allows the transport of hundreds of electronic devices without sufficient warnings, thereby endangering ships and the environment. The shipping industry is calling for amendments to International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, particularly reconsidering Exemption SPC 188, to ensure small batteries are treated as genuine hazards and to provide clear information to crew about shipment contents, aiming to reduce fire incidents caused by lithium-ion batteries.

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