Electric Vehicles: Shipping
Commons · Question 11066 · Tabled 17 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by John Grady
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to review legislation and guidance designed to (i) prevent fires involving electric vehicles (EVs) on ferries and ships and (ii) mitigate risks arising from fires involving EVs on ferries and
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 23 Jun 2026
Fire safety, including electric vehicle (EV) fire safety, on ferries and ships is kept under continuous review by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). The MCA work closely with the Government, industry and international organisations such as the Inte...