Nuclear propulsion is proven at sea. The harder question is how to turn that experience into a commercial system that can operate at scale. That was the focus of CORE…
Nuclear
Thirty years after the West stopped building reactors, the countries that kept going are winning. Shipping is paying attention. By George Pangalos* The atom is back in the boardroom For…
Last week at the Atlantic Council Nuclear Energy Policy Summit in New York, CORE POWER Founder and CEO Mikal Bøe joined the panel “Supplying Nuclear Energy to New Customers,” exploring…
Following World War II (WWII), the United States was committed to providing global leadership in civilian nuclear power. The ultimate goal behind this initiative was to bolster national security by…
CORE POWER joined government, regulatory and industry representatives in Vienna this week for the 70th IAEA General Conference. Across the opening days of the conference, maritime nuclear featured prominently in…
UK Energy Minister commits to cross-government talks on maritime nuclear strategy
Michael Shanks backs NEMO’s call for a coordinated UK approach and challenges industry to return with practical proposals for action. The UK Government has agreed to bring together departments, regulators…
International leaders from the nuclear, maritime, regulatory and financial sectors gathered at Trinity House in London on 9 September 2026 for the inaugural conference jointly hosted by the Nuclear Energy…
On Wednesday, CORE POWER and the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) signed a Memorandum of Collaboration establishing a framework for a site-specific maritime nuclear readiness study at the Port…
Learning from the pioneers of maritime nuclear: Former NS Savannah operator visits CORE POWER U.S.
More than 60 years after its launch, the NS Savannah still offers valuable lessons for the future of maritime nuclear. CORE POWER recently welcomed former reactor operator Bucky Owens to…
Enabling the next generation of commercial shipping The conversation around shipping’s future is changing. As confidence in some alternative fuels shifts and decarbonization targets draw closer, the industry is increasingly…
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and U.S. Coast Guard have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen coordination on civilian maritime nuclear projects. It replaces an agreement…
Accelerating Nuclear for Energy Generation and Shipping – Summit 2026 “The maritime industry is the catalyst to drive a fundamental change in the way nuclear energy is delivered. Breaking the…
Weekly Brief: A New Energy Reality—Higher Prices, Longer Disruption, Harder Choices
I just had an intense weekend of dialogue with Maurice Berns, chair of BCG’s Center for Energy Impact, and Pattabi Seshadri, global leader of our Energy practice. Both had returned from…
Accelerating Nuclear for Energy Generation and Shipping – register now As global energy systems face mounting pressure from rising demand, geopolitical uncertainty, and the rapid electrification of industry, the need…
Lloyd’s Register advances safe hybrid nuclear power in partnership with Seatransport
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has announced Approval in Principle (AiP) for a hybrid nuclear ready power concept developed with Australian ship design group, Seatransport Pty Ltd. The design enables nuclear Micro…
Diplomacy? Reach for your magnifying glass to see if you can spot any remnants of this once respected and respectable “art.” What’s that got to do with TRUMP’s Tariffs being…
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Lloyd’s Register convenes leading partners to deliver safe, secure and sustainable nuclear-powered ships for a net zero ocean economy The UK is taking a decisive step towards leading the global race to decarbonise shipping…
The maritime industry operates at an extraordinary scale, moving the vast majority of global trade across oceans every day. Supporting this activity requires energy systems that can perform continuously, predictably…
As CORE POWER’s New Nuclear for Maritime Summit in Washington, D.C. rapidly approaches, senior voices across industry, government and academia continue to be announced. We’re pleased to confirm that Matt Napoli,…
CORE POWER’s final CONVOY event of 2025 brought together international maritime and nuclear experts to address what many consider the most critical enabler for the maritime nuclear sector: developing a…
New guidance document launched from Lloyd’s Register – Navigating nuclear energy in maritime.
Charting a Cleaner Future:Navigating Nuclear in Maritime Download here Announcing the release of our latest publication, the Lloyd’s Register nuclear guidance document – Navigating nuclear energy in maritime. This comprehensive…
Last week, CORE POWER attended the American Nuclear Society’s 2025 Winter Conference, where maritime nuclear emerged as one of the standout themes of the event. Sessions on maritime applications were…
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CORE POWER attended the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE) in Paris – the world’s leading civil nuclear event, bringing together more than 25,000 participants across the nuclear industry. The programme highlighted…



