Norwegian partners conduct study on viability of nuclear propulsion for commercial vessels

TRISO fuel particles, noted for their durability and containment properties, play a crucial role in two of these reactor types, TRISO technology in fact, is renowned as one of the most resilient nuclear fuel types available today.

Alongside Vard, the NuProShip project is supported by prominent partners, including DNV, the Norwegian Maritime Authority, shipowner the Knutsen Group, and Spanish nuclear consultancy IDOM. Vard’s primary contribution involved integrating these reactor systems into various vessel types and assessing the technical challenges to enable the future commercial use of nuclear-powered ships.