#75 Nuclear Propulsion in Commercial Shipping: Technology, Regulation, and Realistic Timelines
Jan 21, 2026
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In this episode, I speak with Patrick Ryan, Chief Technology Officer at ABS, about the renewed role of nuclear propulsion in commercial shipping.
The discussion examines Small Modular Reactors, how modern reactor types are technically defined, why floating nuclear power barges are expected to enter service first, and which regulatory and permitting factors determine realistic timelines for maritime application.
HANSA.newscast by Janne Silden