Maritime Battery Forum

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Founded in 2014, Maritime Battery Forum is a ngo headquartered in Blomsterdalen, Norway with approximately 10-50 employees specializing in Energy Storage.

Founded in 2014 by 15 Norwegian companies and organizations, the Maritime Battery Forum is a member-led NGO dedicated to promoting efficient energy storage technologies in the maritime industry. The forum brings together shipyards, battery manufacturers, recycling companies, class societies, research institutions, and maritime service providers to advance maritime electrification. MBF organizes the annual WATTS UP conference, working groups on battery passports and safety standards, technical training courses, and hosts exhibitions at major maritime events globally. The forum facilitates discussion on regulatory compliance, battery system integration, fire safety, incident response, and emerging technologies like sodium-ion batteries and DC power systems. It maintains a Ship Register tracking battery-powered vessels worldwide and provides market intelligence on marine electrification trends.