In Australia on April 14, Lloyd’s Register, Queensland-based Seatransport, and Houston’s Deployable Energy announced a collaboration to develop nuclear-powered 73-meter emergency response vessels using two to five 1MWe micro modular reactors, enabling 8–10 years of operation without refueling and the ability to supply grid power when docked.
The vessels, designed for disaster relief and strategic deployment in remote areas, will be developed under Lloyd’s Register oversight to ensure safety, insurability, and adherence to nuclear protocols. The partners signed the agreement during LR’s Australia Advisory Committee Meeting.
“As nuclear technology progresses towards maritime applications, LR is uniquely positioned to help develop these initiatives,” said Claudene Sharp-Patel, LR’s Global Technical Director. “We bring our extensive history in maritime and nuclear safety, providing a strong foundation for safe, insurable, and scalable nuclear-powered shipping.”
Deployable Energy’s microreactor concept aims to minimize downtime and infrastructure dependency for ships operating in isolated regions. The power systems are based on existing small modular reactor experience from the defense sector.
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Category: Sustainable Marine Fuels
