Severity
Incident
Was Hydrogen Released?
Yes
Was There Ignition?
Yes
Ignition Source
possibly a battery charger
Incident Date
Jan 05, 2011
Setting
Equipment
- Batteries and Related Equipment
- Batteries
Damage and Injuries
Probable Cause
When Incident Was Discovered
Lessons Learned
During charging, most batteries will offgas hydrogen, making adequate ventilation and the elimination of ignition sources critical attributes of the charging area. Data from the battery manufacturer should be consulted to determine appropriate ventilation requirements for the specific battery being used.
In the future, the battery compartment on the boat will be ventilated to prevent another incident from occurring.
Post date
September, 2017
Key:
- = No Ignition
- = Explosion
- = Fire
- = No Ignition
- = Explosion
- = Fire