Maersk joins nuclear marine propulsion study

The study will assess the regulatory requirements and safety standards needed to operate a nuclear-powered feeder ship in a European port, classification society Lloyd’s Register said.

PHOTO: Illustration of a floating nuclear plant project. CORE POWER

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has partnered with UK-based maritime tech firm CORE Power, Danish shipping major A.P. Moller-Maersk and an unspecified "leading" Port Authority for the study. 

The goal of the study is to determine what rules and safety measures a container ship with a fourth-generation nuclear reactor needs to follow to conduct cargo operations safely when docked in a European port.

LR notes that the fourth-generation nuclear reactor is "noted for its high inherent safety."

By Konica Bhatt

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