What is un 3536 ( lithium batteries installed in cargo transport unit)?

UN 3536 (Lithium batteries installed in cargo transport unit). Carriers should also be aware of the applicability of the different special provisions (SP) of the IMDG Code. SP 389 (which mentions the securing of batteries to the interior structure of the cargo transport unit) is applicable only to UN 3536.

What is un 3536 – lithium ion batteries?

The entry UN 3536 “LITHIUM BATTERIES INSTALLED IN CARGO TRANSPORT UNIT lithium ion batteries or lithium metal batteries” was included in the twentieth edition of the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Model Regulations, together with special provision 389.

What is IMDG code 3536 lithium ion batteries?

One of the new entries in Dangerous Goods List, chapter 3.2, of IMDG Code is UN 3536 LITHIUM BATTERIES INSTALLED IN CARGO TRANSPORT UNIT lithium ion batteries or lithium metal batteries. This entry is for containers installed with lithium batteries to be used as mobile power supply unit designed only to provide power external to the container.

What if a Bess is un 3536?

We have come across instances where a BESS is declared as either: UN 3536 (Lithium batteries installed in cargo transport unit). Carriers should also be aware of the applicability of the different special provisions (SP) of the IMDG Code.

Are battery energy storage systems safe on ships?

Gard published that in the past few months, has received several queries on the safe carriage of battery energy storage systems (BESS) on ships and highlights some of the key risks, regulatory requirements, and recommendations for shipping such cargo.

What is a battery energy storage system?

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are the most common type of ESS where batteries are pre-assembled into several modules. BESS come in various sizes depending on their application and their usage is expected to rise considerably in coming years.