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Enhance Maritime Safety with OComp’s Lithium-Ion Battery Training

With more than 3,000 trained professionals across 10+ countries, OComp is the industry leader in lithium-ion battery safety training for maritime operations. Our courses cover the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) reuirement for training of crew on ships with maritime battery systems and is designed to meet the highest safety standards, ensuring that your crew is fully equipped to prevent, manage, and respond to lithium-ion battery incidents at sea.

OComp offers two courses on lithium-ion battery fire safety

Basic and Advanced Courses

The course covers:

  • Introduction to Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
  • Battery Risks & Fire Hazards
  • Thermal Runaway & Causes of Battery Fires
  • Fire Suppression Techniques & Emergency Response
  • Incident Handling & Crew Coordination
  • Regulatory Requirements & Safety Standards

 

Course Information:

  • Target group: Everyone on the safety plan + shore based personell involved with lithium-ion batteries

  • Duration: 6 hours self paced e-learning and one day instructor led virtual course

  • Course type: Virtual, interactive with instructor

  • Prior knowledge required: None

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For super yachts with lithium-ion batteries on board

Basic Course:

  • Target group: Crew on yachts

  • Duration: 1 hour

  • Course type: E-learning

  • Prior knowledge required: None


Advanced course:

  • Target group: Key personnel on yachts

  • Duration: 1 hour + 6 hours

  • Course type: E-learning + Virtual Classroom with instructor

  • Prior knowledge required: None

A Complete Training Solution for Your Crew

OComp offers a comprehensive training program that combines e-learning with live virtual classroom instruction, providing a flexible and effective learning experience. Our training covers everything from battery system fundamentals and risk assessment to emergency response strategies – ensuring compliance with NMA training requirements for Norwegian-flagged vessels.

The course meets the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) requirements for lithium-ion battery safety training for Norwegian-flagged vessels.

All courses are delivered in English by our highly experienced instructors.

Who needs this course?

  • All crew members on vessels equipped with lithium-ion batteries

  • Officers and technical personnel responsible for emergency response

  • Shore-based personnel involved in safety management

Why take this course?

Do you know what to do on board if a fire breaks out in the onboard batteries? We demystify lithium-ion batteries and provide you with the latest and most up-to-date knowledge on fighting and containing fires in lithium-ion batteries.

Why choose OComp?

  • Approved by the Norwegian Maritime Authority

  • Over 3,000 trained professionals from more than 10 countries

  • Course available in both Norwegian and English

  • Regularly updated to meet new regulatory requirements

Regulations

The course cover the Norwegian Maritime Directorate's guidance on requirements for training on chemical storage for energy (maritime battery systems) on board Norwegian ships with the exception of equipment-specific training. This guidance aligns with the broader international standards such as the ISM Code 6.3 and 6.5 for establishing safety procedures and familiarizing personnel with their duties, the STCW Convention Regulation I/14 – 5 for ensuring crew competency and familiarity with ship equipment and procedures, and the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s MGN 681 for safely managing lithium-ion batteries and identifying potential hazards.

Practical course for fire- and smoke diving teams and accident site managers cover the Norwegian Maritime Directorate's guidance on requirements for persons responsible for safety and emergency preparedness on board.

Do you have any questions?

Company and ship specific courses in English are held on demand at no extra cost. Please contact us to find a suitable date for your company or ship.
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