The safety of maritime transportation for BESS is affected by multiple factors, including the reliability of lashing and securing, ship tilting and vibration, battery short circuits or overcharging, personnel operation standardization, and meteorological and sea conditions during. . The safety of maritime transportation for BESS is affected by multiple factors, including the reliability of lashing and securing, ship tilting and vibration, battery short circuits or overcharging, personnel operation standardization, and meteorological and sea conditions during. . However, due to the high safety risks associated with energy storage containers, their transportation poses new challenges to maritime safety. BESS refers to a mobile power supply device with lithium battery packs, lithium-ion battery packs, or lithium-metal battery packs installed and secured. . Standard shipping containers used for energy storage usually follow the ISO container dimensions, which are well - recognized in the shipping industry. However, oversized or non - standard containers may require special permits and handling. In this insight, we highlight some of the key risks, regulatory requirements, and recommendations for shipping such cargo. Enclosed spaces, such as container cargo holds or closed. . The rapid global adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), lithium-ion batteries, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) has led to significant advancements in maritime transport regulations and best practices. However, due to their classification. .