Navigating Nuclear: A Leading Light for Nuclear Maritime Applications

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US regulatory agencies (USCG, NRC, MARAD) signed an MOU to coordinate licensing of civilian maritime nuclear projects, with the NRC leading reactor licensing and the USCG handling vessel safety. Industry milestones include ABS and Lloyd's Register issuing approvals in principle for nuclear-powered cargo vessels and car carriers using small modular reactors. Workforce preparation is underway, with Maine Maritime Academy receiving a $1M DOE grant to revive its nuclear engineering technology program by fall 2027.

• •USCG and NRC signed an MOU to jointly regulate civilian maritime nuclear projects, splitting responsibilities between reactor licensing and vessel safety
• •ABS approved MIT/HD KSOE nuclear cargo vessel concept; Lloyd's Register approved a molten salt reactor car carrier concept
• •Maine Maritime Academy received $1M DOE grant to reestablish nuclear engineering technology major by fall 2027

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