# South Korean maritime safety and decarbonization seminars

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-maritime-safety-and-decarbonization-seminars
> Updated: 2026-10-31T08:05:58.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

South Korea has hosted several maritime seminars in Busan focused on safety, accident prevention, and environmental sustainability.

The 41st Maritime Accident Prevention Seminar, organized by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, addressed topics such as preventing battery fires in electric vessels, managing high-risk fishing vessels, and establishing early warning systems for geopolitical crises. During Korea Maritime Week, additional international seminars addressed the transport of dangerous goods and shipping decarbonization. Experts discussed the risks of undeclared or misdeclared cargo, noting that improper reporting can lead to catastrophic vessel fires.

At the 2026 Korea Maritime Week, international experts gathered to address systemic threats to the global supply chain. During a seminar hosted by the Korea Maritime Safety Institute, HMM representatives highlighted how misdeclared cargo, such as charcoal with high spontaneous combustion potential, can cause catastrophic fires, environmental damage, and massive economic losses. 

Concurrently, a forum organized by the Korea Maritime Transportation Safety Authority focused on the rising risks of electric vehicle and electric propulsion ship fires. Experts from China, Japan, Norway, and Denmark shared technical strategies, including AI-based early fire detection, battery state inspections, and improved ventilation systems. These discussions emphasized the necessity of international cooperation and standardized safety protocols as the industry transitions toward decarbonization. Additionally, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the International Maritime Organization conducted the GHG SMART Program to assist maritime policymakers from climate-vulnerable nations in developing greenhouse gas reduction strategies.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Maritime safety experts discuss battery and hazardous cargo risks

Maritime experts at Korea Maritime Week discussed strategies to mitigate risks from undeclared hazardous goods and battery fires in electric vehicles and propulsion ships.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korea-hosts-maritime-safety-and-decarbonization-seminars-in-busan

### 2026-10-21: South Korea to host 41st Maritime Accident Prevention Seminar in Busan

South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries will hold a seminar in Busan on November 5 to discuss maritime safety, battery fire prevention, and high-risk vessel management.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korea-to-host-41st-maritime-accident-prevention-seminar-in-busan

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