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Lithium battery explosion triggers safety review at Cook Islands Ports
Friday 16 May 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment
Cargo vessel MV Imua manoeuvering at Avatiu harbour earlier this month. A lithium battery explosion occurred in a container, prompting an emergency response from the Rescue Fire Service and the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade. Cook Islands Ports Authority/25051503
The Cook Islands Ports Authority has confirmed that there are plans to review and improve safety protocols for handling lithium batteries following an incident at the Avatiu port earlier last month.
The Cook Islands Ports Authority has confirmed that there are plans to review and improve safety protocols for handling lithium batteries following an incident at the Avatiu port earlier last month.
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