1、Advanced Maritime NuclearA unique opportunity for the UKPublication Date:24th February 2025ContentsThis paper is the result of a collaboration between three British businesses,CORE POWER,NorthStandard P&I Club and Lloyds Register,leaders in maritime nuclear technology and the marine services industr

2、ies.Together,they have identified an opportunity for the UK to lead the development of nuclear propulsion technologies for deep sea vessels and Floating Nuclear Power Plants(FNPP).The UK has the requisite expertise and is also well positioned to shape the required regulatory framework.Introduction 3

3、Foreword:Lord Mountevans 4Executive summary 5The marine fuel challenge 6The UKs global role 7 The economic opportunity of A-SMR development in the UK 10Case Study:Floating nuclear power plants 12Recommendations:Actions for UK government 13Acknowledgements:Report partners 14Unlocking this potential r

4、equires urgent government action.2 Whitepaper|Advanced Maritime Nuclear:A unique opportunity for the UKIntroductionTraditional nuclear power can provide reliable,cost-effective and low emission electricity.The UK is therefore seeking to add 24 GW of nuclear generation capacity by 2050 in pursuit of

5、its net-zero goals.The core technology is also being developed for maritime applications as a replacement for conventional fossil fuels,but the regulatory landscape to allow it to be deployed must also be progressed.The UK government needs to demonstrate proactive leadership and work in partnership

6、with the maritime industry,to develop appropriate frameworks and guidelines,which provide a commercially insurable nuclear solution.London International Shipping Week(LISW),one of the worlds premier global maritime events,next takes place in September 2025.It will provide CORE POWER,NorthStandard an