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US and CORE POWER advance plans for nuclear-powered commercial shipping
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Fusion42 · 25 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) and CORE POWER are progressing plans to develop nuclear-powered commercial shipping vessels, aiming to advance maritime technology and reduce environmental impact.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Maritime Tech.
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You need to start planning for nuclear-powered vessels disrupting traditional shipping fleets in the US. This shift opens new routes for clean energy suppliers and shipbuilders to break into commercial maritime.
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