DCV Safety Alert 02/2023 – Risks Associated with the Carriage of Battery Electric Vehicles While this is almost a year old, it is something that most of us will not have come across. Basically, they are advising Masters' to be aware of EV fires onboard and what to look for. If in the unlikely event of fire do XYZ. I believe some ferry operators are placing EV's near the ramp IE last on First off. Probably, the thinking is, if it does combust, then they can use the next vehicle to push the vehicle on fire overboard.