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Passenger Ships to Run Regular Drills for Power Bank Fires
Posted on 2026-01-08 17:57:13
Passenger ship crews in Taiwan must now practice fighting power bank fires
every three months following several reports of lithium batteries smoking or
catching fire on vessels.

The Maritime Port Bureau announced today that all 98 active passenger ships
in Taiwan have completed their first specialized fire drills.

Officials say lithium battery fires are a unique risk, and crews are being
trained to quickly suppress flames, then use large amounts of water to
prevent the batteries from starting to burn again.

The bureau says ships are now required to carry specific emergency gear for
such situations and companies that fail to conduct training could be banned
from sailing if there is a safety risk.

The bureau is also asking passengers to use only certified power banks, avoid
using damaged or swollen batteries, and leave their device in sight when in
use.

(NS)

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