ClassNK has granted its “AFVC (Additional Fire-Fighting measures for Vehicle Carrier)” notation to Texas Highway, a car carrier operated by K-Line. The AFVC EV fire-fighting notations are for vessels equipped with additional firefighting measures for transporting electric vehicles (EVs).
EV fires raise concerns due to difficulties in extinguishing them and the risk of re-ignition. As shipowners take measures to address these issues, ClassNK has supported these efforts and has issued “Guidelines...
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