BATTERY PACK FOR AN ELECTRIC MARINE VESSEL

Embodiments for a battery pack for an electric marine vessel are described herein. In a particular embodiment, a battery pack for an electric marine vessel comprises a waterproof chassis, a high voltage battery comprising a plurality of battery cells disposed within the chassis, positive and negative high voltage connectors disposed on a front flange of the chassis, a manual disconnect connector disposed on the front flange of the chassis, and a signals connector disposed on the front flange of the chassis, the signals connector configured for signal communication with at least a power distribution unit and a vessel control unit. A battery management system disposed within the chassis and coupled to the signals connector comprises a battery management controller, a plurality of relays operable by the battery management controller, and a plurality of sensors electrically coupled to the battery management controller.