A quick reference guide for marking labelling and placarding of lithium batteries transported by sea.

Lithium batteries (ion and metal) are either fully regulated under Class 9 or regulated under special provision 188 of IMDG Code. Refer SP 188 here. There are different provisions for marking, labeling and placarding lithium batteries regulated under SP 188 and Class 9.

For State of Charge (SoC) of lithium batteries in ocean shipments click here


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By Shashi Kallada

35 years in Merchant Shipping, Last 23 years working on IMDG Code. Ex Sailor, Ex Manager Global Dangerous Goods Maersk Line.

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