YachtByte Official Resource
Inventory
- Lithium batteries listed by device, location and owner.
- Installed systems separated from carried items, toys and spare packs.
- Battery rating, charger type and manufacturer recorded where practical.
- Guest or contractor high-energy batteries declared where policy requires.
- Damaged, suspect or saltwater-exposed packs identified.
Charging controls
- Approved charging locations defined.
- Night or unattended charging rules defined.
- Correct charger matched to each device.
- Charging area clear of combustible storage.
- Ventilation and detection reviewed.
Damaged battery response
- Stop use for swelling, heat, smoke, smell, impact damage, water immersion or charger alarm.
- Quarantine location identified.
- Manufacturer emergency guidance available.
- Captain and engineering notified.
- Return, disposal or transport route escalated to competent support.
Management checks
- Lithium policy briefed to deck and interior crew.
- Tender, toy and guest-device risks reviewed before busy trips.
- Manufacturer data and emergency contacts available.
- Insurance or management notified when significant damaged batteries are carried.
- Incident and disposal records retained.