Nuclear technology adoption trend in shipping comes in the forefront

Artistic impression of HD KSOE’s nuclear-powered 15,000 TEU vessel design

The maritime industry stands at a critical juncture as nuclear propulsion transitions from conceptual to operational reality.

The IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee at MSC110 in June 2025 initiated revisions of the Code of Safety for Nuclear Merchant Ships, originally adopted in 1981, to reflect advancements in nuclear technology Maritime Safety Committee – 110th session, 18-27 June 2025.

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