{"id":68017,"date":"2026-01-29T03:43:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T06:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/887514077"},"modified":"2026-01-29T03:43:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T06:43:10","slug":"vard-study-shows-nuclear-propulsion-is-feasible-for-offshore-shipping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/01\/29\/vard-study-shows-nuclear-propulsion-is-feasible-for-offshore-shipping\/","title":{"rendered":"Vard Study Shows Nuclear Propulsion is Feasible for Offshore Shipping"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Norwegian project suggests nuclear propulsion is moving beyond theory. Image Credit: Vard<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

A study by Norway<\/strong>-based shipbuilder Vard <\/strong>suggests small nuclear reactors could power specialised offshore vessels while meeting safety and redundancy requirements.<\/p>\n

The work is part of the NuProShip II<\/strong> project, which is examining whether new reactor designs could power commercial ships, Vard said in a press release on Monday<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Vard, a subsidiary of Fincantieri Group<\/strong>, has drawn up a concept design for a nuclear-powered construction vessel based on one of its existing designs, using a helium gas-cooled reactor as the main power source.<\/p>\n

The company said the vessel could meet DP2 requirements, meaning it would be able to hold its position even if a major system failed, and could be upgraded to the stricter DP3 standard.<\/p>\n

NuProShip II, short for Nuclear Propulsion in Merchant Shipping, is a two-year research programme<\/strong> focused on cutting emissions and improving reliability in parts of the offshore sector that are hard to decarbonise.<\/p>\n

The study was carried out with DNV, Emerald Nuclear, Vard Electro, <\/strong>offshore vessel owner Island Offshore <\/strong>and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Nuclear propulsion still faces hurdles, including regulation and public acceptance, before it can be widely adopted.<\/p>\n

The project is funded by the Research Council of Norway<\/strong> and is due to finish later this year.<\/p>\n

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