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Traveling with lithium batteries
This was reported in the Janurary 10, 2008 issue of UnderCurrent.
Department of Transportation spokesperson Patricia Kliger told Undercurrent that the checked-baggage ban on loose lithium batteries of all sizes was primarily put in place for industrial-size batteries, like those used in heavy-duty audio/video equipment, because they can pose a significant fire hazard. The new restrictions do not have much of an effect on consumer electronics, however, you may not pack ANY spare lithium batteries in your checked bags. It is okay to check your gear as long as batteries are installed in them. Other rules for traveling with spare lithium batteries :
- You can bring batteries with up to an 8-gram equivalent lithium content in your carryon bags. All lithium ion batteries in cell phones are below the 8-gram equivalent lithium content. Nearly all laptop computer batteries and those used by photographers and dive computers also are below this quantity threshold.
- You can also bring up to two spare batteries with an aggregate equivalent lithium content of up to 25 grams, in addition to any number of batteries that fall below the 8-gram threshold.
- For a lithium metal battery, whether installed in a device or carried as a spare, the limit on lithium content is 2 grams of lithium metal per battery.
- Almost all consumer-type lithium metal batteries are below 2 grams of lithium metal. But if you are unsure, contact the manufacturer!
Remember all spare batteries you carry with you should be in the original case, in individual plastic bags, or have tape over their contacts.
For the detailed information and to track changes, go to http://safetravel.dot.gov
Travel/dive insurance information available on Explorer Ventures website
Explorer Ventures has now provided travel/dive insurance information online for our guests. The general information is intended to aid guests with their insurance decisions and is not intended to endorse any specific insurance. This new information can be found at: http://www.explorerventures.com/common/general_info.html
New requirements for Travelers (December 2006)
The US Department of State has set new requirements for travelers beginning January 23, 2007. Additional requirements have also been set which will begin January 1, 2008. For specifics on these new requirements, please see http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html
CDC announces current health recommendations for Great Exuma and Bahamas
The Centers for Disease Control announced on June 30, 2006 that 18 cases of malaria (including 4 tourists) have been identified as having their source on Great Exuma, Bahamas. For current health recommendations, please see http://www.cdc.gov/travel/other/2006/malaria_bahamas.htm.
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