Lloyd’s Register Releases New Guidance on Nuclear-Powered Shipping
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published a new guidance document, Navigating Nuclear Energy in Maritime, to help maritime professionals make informed decisions.
This document provides a roadmap for the safe and responsible use of nuclear technology in commercial shipping and offshore industries, as the sector transitions towards sustainable energy solutions.
According to LR, nuclear power has re-emerged as a viable solution to achieve net-zero ambitions.
- The guidance was developed in partnership with Global Nuclear Security Partners (GNSP) and marine insurer NorthStandard.
- It outlines regulatory, technical, operational, and financial requirements for integrating nuclear technology, such as small modular reactors (SMRs), into maritime assets.
Navigating Nuclear Energy in Maritime provides the first roadmap for the safe and responsible use of nuclear technology in commercial shipping and offshore industries.
Author's summary: Lloyd's Register releases new guidance on nuclear-powered shipping to support the maritime industry's transition to sustainable energy solutions.