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Agreement signed for US-flagged nuclear-powered merchant ships

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25 August 2026

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Maritime Tech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 25 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US Maritime Administration and CORE POWER signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to establish regulatory and commercial frameworks for US-flagged nuclear-powered merchant ships, aiming to start construction in 2028 with a dedicated nuclear-grade shipyard.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Maritime Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a new chance with US government cooperation opening the nuclear-powered merchant shipping sector. Build ties with CORE POWER and regulators now to lead this emerging market before competitors catch up.

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