The role of nuclear in shipping decarbonization – Main conclusions of the study carried out by out dedicated working group

New Energies Coalition

The present whitepaper provides a summary of the analysis as to why nuclear power would
make sense in the maritime sector, covering propulsion, coastal near-shore nuclear power
plants and on-land installation using SMR (small modular reactor) technologies within port
premises. It assesses the available and under-development technologies that are applicable
for different purposes and the applicable regulatory contexts. It concludes with a plausible
timeline if all the identified main challenges are addressed for the large-scale industrial
deployment of nuclear power in the maritime industry.
This extensive study has been carried out by the New Energies Coalition, as part of one of its
working groups led by Bureau Veritas, with the valuable contribution of CMA CGM, PSA
International, and ONET, and in collaboration with one of the major global consultancies.
It is intended to provide decision-makers with objective information on one of the possible zero
emission technologies for the future of maritime.
For those interested in diving deeper, further analysis subjects have been identified for a
comprehensive assessment of the viability of nuclear energy in the maritime sector.