USCMI Workshop: Maritime Nuclear Technology Regulatory Barriers
June 23, 2026

USCMI Workshop: Maritime Nuclear Technology Regulatory Barriers

In collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard

ABS Washington DC Office 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET Add to Calendar
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Workshop Overview

Exploring the Future of Nuclear Power in Maritime Operations

The United States Center for Maritime Innovation (USCMI), in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), invites industry leaders and public-sector stakeholders to participate in a focused workshop exploring the future of nuclear power in maritime operations.

This session will bring together representatives from shipping companies, shipyards, ports, small modular reactor (SMR) operators, and technology developers to examine emerging applications of nuclear energy, including vessel propulsion and offshore power generation, and to identify the regulatory and policy barriers impacting progress.

A Joint Workshop

USCMI × U.S. Coast Guard

A facilitated discussion bringing together industry leaders and public-sector stakeholders to identify regulatory and policy barriers — and the strategies to overcome them.

U.S. Coast Guard Collaborating Partner
Areas of Focus

Discussion Topics

Through a facilitated discussion, participants will contribute insights on:

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Planned applications of SMR-powered vessels

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Development of offshore SMR power systems

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Key constraints limiting maritime nuclear adoption, with an emphasis on regulatory and policy challenges

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Potential strategies and solutions to overcome these barriers

We are seeking attendees who can share expertise and perspectives across one or more of these topics and help shape the path forward for maritime nuclear innovation.

Participation

Given space constraints, the USCMI plans to select a limited number of in-person participants but will provide a virtual participation option for all interested parties. The USCMI does not plan to provide any funding to participants for this event, which is intended to facilitate the identification of impediments to the adoption of nuclear power for maritime applications as well as potential solutions to those impediments.

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Please apply noting your in-person or virtual preference.

Questions may be posed to info@uscmi.org

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Share your expertise and perspectives across one or more of the discussion topics and help shape the path forward for maritime nuclear innovation.

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Your RSVP has been received. USCMI will notify applicants seeking in-person participation of their status. A virtual participation option will be provided for those not able to participate in person.

Questions may be posed to info@uscmi.org.

This event is supported by the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration under Agreement No. 693JF72450011 with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The views and conclusions expressed during this event are those of the participants and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions, policies, or endorsements of the U.S. Government. Mention of trade names, commercial products, or enterprises does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Government.