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Norwegian shipbuilder Vard is collaborating with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Ålesund and other stakeholders in a project exploring nuclear propulsion for the maritime sector.
NuProShip, short for Nuclear Propulsion in Shipping, will evaluate fourth-generation nuclear reactor technologies for their viability in commercial shipping applications.
After assessing 99 companies developing advanced reactor technologies Vard and its partners have identified three promising reactor types to explore further: Kairos Power and Ultrasafe from the US and Sweden’s Blykalla.
The NuProShip project is supported by DNV, the Norwegian Maritime Administration, shipowner Knutsen Tankers, and the Spanish nuclear consultancy IDOM. Vard’s primary contribution involves integrating these reactor systems into various vessel types, assessing the technical challenges to enable the future commercial use of nuclear-powered ships.
The project is funded by the Research Council of Norway.
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