Lloyd’s Register releases new guidance on nuclear-powered shipping

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As part of our Career Connect Washington Maritime Sector ongoing work, we actively track, document, and inform about emerging technologies and trends. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published Navigating Nuclear Energy in Maritime, a new guidance document that, it says, provides the first roadmap for the safe and responsible use of nuclear technology in commercial shipping and offshore industries.

As the maritime sector accelerates its transition towards sustainable energy solutions, nuclear power has re-emerged as a viable solution to achieve net-zero ambitions.

The guidance, developed in partnership with Global Nuclear Security Partners (GNSP) and marine insurer NorthStandard, sets out the practical steps project teams must take – outlining regulatory, technical, operational and financial requirements for integrating nuclear technology, such as small modular reactors (SMRs), into maritime assets.

Go to this link to read the full article published by MarineLog: https://www.marinelog.com/news/lloyds-register-releases-new-guidance-on-nuclear-powered-shipping/