nuclear power


Friday, January 13, 2023
Shipping

MARAD Seeks Public Comment on the Decommissioning and Disposition of NS Savannah, the World’s First Nuclear-Powered Ship

The U.S. maritime Administration is seeking public comment on a draft plan to decommission the NS Savannah, the world’s first nuclear powered merchant

January 13, 2023
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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
modular nuclear power plant ship Akademik Lomonosov
Engineering News

Nuclear Power – What’s Stopping The Rollout Of Small Modular Nuclear Power Plants?

Among the tiny number of small modular reactors in operation in the world right now are two on a ship floating off Russia’s far eastern coast. Russia is also

May 10, 2022
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Cruise Ships

Ulstein Unveils Vision for Nuclear-Powered ‘Mobile Charging Station’ for Zero-Emission Expedition Cruise Ships

Ulstein has unveiled its vision for a nuclear-powered mobile charging station ship that the company says could have huge potential for the maritime industry

April 27, 2022
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Sunday, March 13, 2022
Video

What Happened To Nuclear Cruise Ships?

With sleek, futuristic lines and shining red and white paint, the world’s first nuclear passenger ship N/S Savannah was designed to stand out but what

March 13, 2022
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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
samsung heavy industries
Environment

Samsung Heavy Industries Sets Sights on Nuclear Powered Ships to Combat Climate Change

South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries has announced plans to develop nuclear power plant technology for ships as the industry seeks ways to reduce

June 9, 2021
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Monday, November 2, 2020
Molten Salt Reactor nuclear-battery
Environment

Bill Gates Launches A Nuclear Ship Battery Partnership

It’s been over sixty years since the first (and last) US-flagged nuclear-powered cargo ship set sail but, if Bill Gates has his way, the ocean may soon

November 2, 2020
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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Baltic Russian Icebreaker
Maritime News

Russia: World’s Most Powerful Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker Headed to Arctic

MOSCOW, Sept 22 (Reuters) – A nuclear-powered ice breaker Russia says is the world’s largest and most powerful set off on Tuesday on a two-week

September 22, 2020
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Monday, December 16, 2019
arktika nuclear-powered icebreaker
Maritime News

World’s Largest Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker Completes Stage One Sea Trials

Russia’s largest and most powerful nuclear-powered icebreaker has returned from its first round of sea trials before its planned delivery in 2020.  The

December 16, 2019
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Friday, August 23, 2019
modular nuclear power plant ship Akademik Lomonosov
Maritime News

Russia’s New Floating Nuclear Power Plant Sets Sail for the Arctic

MURMANSK, Russia, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Russia’s first floating nuclear power plant set sail on Friday from the Arctic port of Murmansk to provide

August 23, 2019
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Thursday, July 11, 2019
Remotely operated vehicle called Aegir 6000 examines the wreck of the Soviet nuclear submarine "Komsomolets", southwest of Bear Island
Maritime News

Soviet Nuclear Sub that Sank Off Norway in 1989 Still Emitting Radiation

By Gwladys Fouche OSLO, July 10 (Reuters) – A Soviet nuclear submarine which sank off Norway in 1989 is still emitting radiation, researchers said on

July 11, 2019
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Monday, May 21, 2018
Interesting

Russia’s First Floating Nuclear Power Plant Arrives in the Arctic

By Vladimir Soldatkin MOSCOW, May 21 (Reuters) – Russia’s first-floating nuclear power plant arrived in the Arctic port of Murmansk over the

May 21, 2018
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Tuesday, October 31, 2017
floating offshore nuclear power plant
News

China Close to Completing First Offshore Nuclear Reactor

By David Stanway SHANGHAI, Oct 31 (Reuters) – China’s first offshore nuclear reactor is set to be completed soon, engineers involved in the project

October 31, 2017
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