A U.K.-led maritime consortium has set out plans to develop international standards for nuclear-powered commercial ships, as Britain seeks a leading role in efforts to decarbonize global shipping.The Maritime Nuclear Consortium, convened
A U.K.-led maritime consortium has set out plans to develop international standards for nuclear-powered commercial ships, as Britain seeks a leading role in efforts to decarbonize global shipping.
The Maritime Nuclear Consortium, convened by Lloyd’s Register, brings together companies from the nuclear, maritime, insurance and regulatory sectors to address safety, security, regulation and commercial viability for nuclear-powered vessels.
The consortium’s core members include Lloyd’s Register, Rolls-Royce, Babcock International Group, Global Nuclear Security Partners, law firm Stephenson Harwood and marine insurer NorthStandard.
Advanced modular reactors could enable ships to operate for years without refuelling, producing no carbon dioxide emissions and allowing vessels to maintain full design speed rather than relying on slow steaming to meet emissions limits, according to the group.
The consortium’s initial program will focus on demonstrating a statement of design acceptability for a generic, site-licensed advanced modular reactor, developing a class certification framework that integrates nuclear and maritime regulation, defining security and safeguards requirements, establishing insurability pathways and publishing guidance to accelerate adoption.
“Decarbonization demands cleaner power, higher standards and a duty to the generations that follow. Nuclear is ready to meet that test.
“Used safely in naval fleets for decades, the next generation of advanced modular reactors
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