ABS and U.S. Department of Energy Sign MOU on Maritime Applications of Advanced Nuclear Technology

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ABS and U.S. Department of Energy Sign MOU on Maritime Applications of Advanced Nuclear Technology

https://pressreleases.eagle.org/news/abs-and-u-s-department-of-energy-sign-mou-on-maritime-applications-of-advanced-nuclear-technology

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The American Bureau of Shipping and the U.S. Department of Energy signed an agreement to evaluate advanced nuclear technology for commercial marine use. The partnership covers floating power plants, nuclear propulsion for vessels, and required shipyard infrastructure. This initiative establishes a regulatory and technical framework that will create new operational roles for nuclear industry personnel in the maritime sector.

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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) ABS and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance modern commercial nuclear technology at sea. The agreement spans floating power solutions, nuclear-powered vessels and the development of the ports, shipyards and industrial base needed to build and sustain them.

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