Seatransport and Deployable Energy are collaborating with Lloyd’s Register (LR) to develop nuclear power generation for different applications, including strategic response vessels in remote areas.
Using micro modular reactor (MMR) technology, two to five MMRs of 1MWe capacity each will power a 73-metre amphibious vessel, designed for emergency response and disaster relief duties in remote areas. This will enable the vessel to operate for 8-10 years without refuelling, and it can feed power into the shore grid of affected areas and whenever docked at port.
As informed, LR is leading the programme to ensure quality, protocols and safety aspects are established and followed.
As nuclear technology progresses towards maritime applications, LR is uniquely positioned to help develop these initiatives. We bring our extensive history in maritime and nuclear safety, providing a strong foundation for safe, insurable, and scalable nuclear-powered shipping
… said Claudene Sharp-Patel, LR’s Global Technical Director.
The concept was presented at LR’s recent Australia Advisory Committee Meeting with Remko Hottentot, LR Commercial Manager – Australasia, signing the agreement with the Australian parties.
To remind, last month LR also announced a collaboration to complete the development of lifecycle requirements for Prodigy’s Transportable Nuclear Power Plants (TNPPs) to drive deployment in Canada by 2030.
