May 14th
Nuclear - Drivers & Barriers
IMO strive to reach net-zero GHG emissions from shipping around 2050. Nuclear power, including molten salt reactors (MSRs), is also under consideration. In this session we will explore barriers and enablers for applying nuclear power for maritime propulsion including technological development, rules and regulations, risk assessments, ship design, life-cycle assessment, and public opinion. From this outset, we will be discussing nuclear power’s potential role in decarbonizing international shipping.
MODERATOR:
Bent Lauritzen, Senior Researcher & Centerleader for DTU Nuclear Energy Technology
SPEAKERS:
Navid Samandari, Co-Founder & CEO, Seaborg
Floating nuclear power plants
Seaborg will present the solution for floating nuclear power plants which they are working on, and address some of the barriers and enablers they have met.
Mikal Bøe, CEO, Core Power
Mr Bøe will present how international maritime and nuclear regulations are now being modernised to create a foundation for the launch of Floating Nuclear Power Plants (FNPPs) and Nuclear-Powered Ships in the 2030s.
J. Robert Taylor, Guest Researcher (safety risk research), Centre of Maritime Health and Society, University of Southern Denmark
Cecilie Lykkegaard, Owner, CoSense
