Multinational support for ATLAS maritime nuclear initiative

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Multinational support for ATLAS maritime nuclear initiative

https://world-nuclear-news.org/articles/multinational-support-for-atlas-mritime-nuclear-initiative

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Grossi and Wright at a press conference at the launch (Image: IAEA)

Twenty-six nations have signed a joint statement supporting the IAEA-led ATLAS initiative to advance nuclear applications in the maritime sector. The project aims to coordinate international regulatory and safety frameworks for small modular reactors used in commercial shipping and floating power plants. Six working groups will begin addressing technical and security barriers this year to support potential deployment by the 2030s.

The International Atomic Energy Agency-led ATLAS initiative to "advance the development and deployment of innovative civil nuclear applications in the maritime domain" has launched with 26 countries signing a statement of support. ;

The joint statement was issued as the inaugural Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea (ATLAS) meeting takes place in the USA.

The joint statement says: "Nuclear energy, in particular from advanced small modular reactors, has the potential to be a safe and viable option for maritime applications. For commercial shipping, this could pave the way for higher-speed maritime transport without the need for frequent refueling. At the same time, innovations such as floating nuclear power plants provide versatile energy sources that could deliver reliable electricity to coastal or remote communities and industry.

Read the full article at World Nuclear News:
https://world-nuclear-news.org/articles/multinational-support-for-atlas-mritime-nuclear-initiative