As part of the HPiVS Surveyor Forum, we are opening our doors to the wider industry to share our experience and provide practical solutions to the challenges facing decision makers in marine electrification today.

This focused technical session brings together manufacturers, designers and surveyors to explore the realities of modern marine battery and electric propulsion systems.

Lithium batteries and electric propulsion are increasingly common across the small craft sector. The priority is no longer availability, but ensuring installations are properly understood, safely implemented and demonstrably compliant, protecting both commercial interests and regulatory requirements.

This session provides clear, grounded insight into battery systems, electric propulsion and the standards that govern them, helping attendees make informed and defensible design, assessment and purchasing decisions.

Speakers

  • Jochen Czabke - Seaman Consultants, formerly VP Product Development at Torqeedo
  • Alasdair Reay - CEO, HPi Verification Services
  • Adam Greene - Technical Director, HPi Verification Services

The full HPi Verification Services marine team will be present throughout the day and available for discussion and technical queries.

Technical Programme

Modern Battery Systems in Practice

  • Lithium chemistries and integration considerations
  • Battery management systems and architecture
  • DC protection strategies and segregation
  • Common installation errors and failure modes
  • What compliant systems should look like onboard

Lithium Batteries

A structured walkthrough ISO 23625 covering:

  • Installation requirements
  • Thermal management and fire considerations
  • Ventilation and containment
  • Isolation and protection
  • Documentation and marking

Each clause is translated into practical inspection guidance.

Electric Propulsion Systems

An in depth review of ISO 16315, with a focus on:

  • System architecture and segregation
  • Protection against electric shock
  • Fault detection and isolation
  • Monitoring and alarm strategies
  • Integration with onboard systems

The emphasis is on demonstrating compliance in practice.

Risk Assessment Methodology

Developed by HPi Verification Services for ICOMIA, including:

  • The Significance Test
  • HAZID workshops
  • Bow tie analysis
  • FMEA for high voltage DC systems
  • Risk acceptance and defensible documentation

A structured framework to support innovation while maintaining safety and regulatory alignment.

Who Should Attend

Manufacturers, designers, surveyors, project managers, compliance managers and technical decision makers involved in battery or electric propulsion systems.

Practical Details

  • 09:00 to 15:30 programme
  • Refreshments provided
  • Short working lunch
  • Early finish for return flights and onward travel
  • Limited places to maintain discussion quality

Pricing

  • Early Bird: €245 until 13 March (20% discount)
  • Standard rate: €295