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Agreement signed for US-flagged nuclear-powered merchant ships
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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.
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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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