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Lithium-ion battery fires can behave differently to conventional vehicle fires. They may produce intense heat, heavy smoke, and can sometimes re-ignite after initial suppression. In enclosed spaces onboard vessels or offshore installations, this can increase risk to people, assets and operations, making specialist containment and suppression solutions important.
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Yes. Star’s EV fire suppression solutions are selected to suit challenging marine and offshore conditions, where access can be restricted, spaces are enclosed, and operational disruption needs to be minimised.
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They address different parts of the risk. An EV fire blanket is designed to help contain and isolate a fire, reducing the spread of heat and smoke. The RFC Battery Extinguishing System supports battery-specific cooling and suppression, helping to interrupt thermal runaway and reduce escalation.
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They’re commonly used anywhere EVs or battery-powered equipment may be present, including vehicle decks, enclosed garages, workshops, equipment storage areas, and offshore installations.
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Yes. Star International supplies and supports a wide range of firefighting equipment and fire safety solutions for marine operators. We can help you select the correct EV fire suppression equipment as part of a broader onboard fire safety strategy, including compliance-led inspection and servicing packages.
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Yes. While there isn’t one single 'EV fire regulation' that applies to all vessels, operators are expected to manage lithium-ion battery fire risks as part of their overall onboard fire safety and safety management responsibilities. In the UK, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published official guidance on lithium-ion battery fire safety (MGN 681), which highlights the increased risk from battery-powered equipment and encourages appropriate onboard arrangements for safe storage/charging and effective fire response in enclosed marine environments.
Electric vehicles and battery-powered equipment are now common onboard, and lithium-ion battery fires are a growing risk, particularly in enclosed spaces.
EVs and lithium-ion battery-powered equipment can present unique fire risks, including rapid heat build-up, toxic smoke, and re-ignition.
Unlike conventional fires, lithium-ion incidents can escalate quickly, generate heavy smoke, and re-ignite without warning. In enclosed spaces, this can quickly become a serious threat to crew safety and vessel operations.
Star International supplies two specialist EV fire suppression solutions designed for these scenarios:
EV Car Fire Blanket – helps contain the fire, reduce smoke and heat spread, and control the incident in confined environments.
RFC Battery Extinguishing System – supports direct cooling and suppression of lithium-ion battery modules, helping stop thermal runaway from spreading.
These solutions give operators a practical way to improve onboard readiness: protecting people, assets, and operational continuity.