We are proud to announce that Chairman David A. Wright of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will join the From Policy to Practice: Key Regulatory Milestones panel at the New Nuclear for Maritime: A New Era for the United States this October.
Currently serving a five-year term at the NRC, Chairman Wright brings unmatched expertise in navigating the complexities of nuclear regulation. His career includes leadership of Wright Directions, LLC, advisory roles with the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Nuclear Waste Initiative, and service as Ex Officio Member and Chairman Emeritus of the Nuclear Waste Strategy Coalition – an organisation uniting industry, governments, tribes, and consumer advocates.
Chairman Wright’s breadth of experience will anchor an important conversation alongside experts from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Hogan Lovells, and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). Together, they will examine the regulatory milestones and challenges that must be addressed to make floating nuclear a reality.
As the energy transition accelerates, strong regulation and clear policy will be vital to unlocking this next chapter in maritime innovation.
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Upcoming events
Fuel cycle & alternative fuel cycle – 23 September 2025
The nuclear fuel cycle is evolving, with new technologies and alternative approaches shaping the industry’s future. This webinar will dive into the latest advancements in fuel cycle management, including recycling, advanced fuels, and sustainable alternatives. Tune in to discuss opportunities, challenges, and the impact on global energy security.
We have now added a selection of read ahead materials for this event within the resources hub:
- The FNPP: Reaching new markets with waterborne nuclear energy
- The CORE POWER Fuel company
- MCFR-powered ships: The future of ocean transport
- Fuelling Net Zero: Advance nuclear fuel cycle roadmaps for a clean energy future
- Getting to the core of the nuclear fuel cycle
- CEA Report – The nuclear fuel cycle
ARGO: New Nuclear for Greek Maritime — 25 September 2025
TWO WEEKS TO GO!
On 25 September in Athens, leaders from the maritime and energy sectors will gather for a landmark event shaping the future of clean shipping and the Mediterranean energy mix.
Highlights include sessions on:
Maritime Nuclear: Delivering Safe, Scalable and Modular Solutions
Exploring the technical innovations that make advanced nuclear systems viable for shipboard and offshore use, with a focus on scalability, modular manufacturing and the pathway from concept to deployment.
Nuclear-Powered Horizons: Building the Business Case for Maritime Deployment
Examining business models and market strategies to unlock deployment, and showcasing the diverse roles nuclear can play across commercial vessels, offshore platforms, ports and coastal regions.
Regulatory Readiness for Maritime Nuclear
Analysing the regulatory frameworks needed for nuclear at sea, from safety and licensing to international oversight and flag-state jurisdiction, and what it will take to build global confidence.
The Future of Nuclear in Greece
A joint project between CORE POWER, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), EEAE – Greek Atomic Energy Commission and Athlos Energy to assess how floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs) could meet rising demand in the Mediterranean by supplying grid electricity, enabling zero-emission ports and powering desalination.
Be part of the conversation on how nuclear can meet rising energy demand and drive decarbonisation.
Final few tickets available – secure your place today!
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London International Shipping Week (LISW) 2025 Principal Naval Architect, Rosa Vilarino Lopez, will join the University of Strathclyde’s Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering (NAOME) and MarRI-UK to present on the “Role of international collaboration and research in the transition to net zero shipping“. The opening session will examine decarbonisation strategies and emphasise the importance of global partnerships and coordinated research in advancing the maritime sector’s journey to net zero. Bringing together voices from academia, industry and government, the panel will showcase successful case studies, share insights, and highlight opportunities for deeper collaboration. Abbey Room, Queen Elizabeth ll Centre, London 16 September 2025 |
London International Shipping Week (LISW) 2025
Marine Regulations Lead, Unni Einemo, will join Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) at LISW Global Hub for the exciting roundtable discussion “Is Nuclear the Missing Piece in Maritime Decarbonisation?“.
This discussion will examine the potential of nuclear propulsion as a viable pathway, considering its technological, economic and regulatory dimensions.
LISW’s Global Hub, County Hall, London
16 September 2025
London International Shipping Week (LISW) Conference 2025
CEO, Mikal Bøe, will join the “Decarbonising a global industry in the contemporary geopolitical environment?” session at LISW25, which will examine how the shipping industry can decarbonise in a time of rising geopolitical tensions and diverging national interests.
The panel will explore whether international regulation can remain effective, the role of the IMO in driving greenhouse gas reduction targets, and how the sector can balance compliance, competitiveness and cohesion on the path to a lower-carbon future.
IMO Headquarters, Albert Embankment, London
17 September 2025
Resource hub
Take a look at this week’s latest addition:
We are excited to announce that the first batch of the panel videos from the New Nuclear for Maritime European Summit 2025 are now available our YouTube channel.
Charting the Course: New Nuclear for Maritime | Charlotte Vere sets the tone, declaring that this is the year new nuclear for maritime goes mainstream. She outlines the two key pathways shaping the industry’s future: floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs) and nuclear-powered shipping.
The LIBERTY Program: Setting the Gold Standard | Tobi Menzies introduces LIBERTY, a comprehensive initiative to build the world’s first full-scale maritime civil nuclear ecosystem. By combining regulation, market development and supply chain readiness, LIBERTY lays the foundation for nuclear to thrive across the shipping sector.
CORE POWER’s white paper revisits the successes and lessons of past civil nuclear ships, explaining why today’s maritime sector is uniquely placed to adopt nuclear propulsion.
It highlights the challenges of integrating nuclear technology into the maritime sector, discusses the advantages of nuclear-powered vessels over conventionally fuelled ships, and explores nuclear propulsion configurations.
