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CORE POWER targets first U.S. nuclear-powered ship construction from 2028
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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
CORE POWER and the U.S. Maritime Administration have formed a federal-private partnership aiming to initiate construction of the first U.S.-flagged nuclear-powered commercial ships starting from 2028, with plans to develop a dedicated nuclear-grade shipyard to support the fleet's lifecycle and expand the U.S. maritime nuclear workforce and industrial base.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Maritime Tech.
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This is your chance to align with the emerging U.S. nuclear shipping market that will require specialised shipbuilding and lifecycle services. Government backing means the path is clearer for nuclear maritime pioneers to stake claims before competitors scale up.
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