Bureau Veritas Signs Cooperation Declaration to Accelerate Nuclear Technologies in Maritime
Bureau Veritas Signs Cooperation Declaration to Accelerate Nuclear Technologies in Maritime
Bureau Veritas (BV) has taken a significant step toward decarbonizing the maritime sector through nuclear technologies, a critical goal in Europe's energy transition. During the World Nuclear Exhibition in Paris, BV formally signed the "Declaration of Cooperation for Accelerating Nuclear for Maritime Applications" alongside more than 30 companies comprised of nuclear and maritime actors from France and other European countries.
This declaration supports a Europe-based initiative by bringing together the nuclear, maritime, financial, regulatory, and research communities within a common framework aimed at developing safe, sustainable, and low-carbon maritime ecosystems.
Global objective: Carbon-free maritime with nuclear
The declaration acknowledges the maritime sector's critical role in achieving global climate targets. Today, much of international shipping remains dependent on oil derivatives. In line with the IMO's zero-carbon goals, the sector must rapidly transition to low-carbon energy systems.
In this context, Small Modular Reactors (SMR) technologies are emerging as potential solutions for future maritime and port energy infrastructure that are:
safe,
continuous,
high energy-dense,
carbon-neutral.
The declaration emphasizes that SMRs represent a potential "key technology" for both vessels and coastal energy systems.
Alignment with France 2030 support package
The declaration aligns with France's France 2030 Investment Plan. This plan envisages 1 billion euros in financing for innovative nuclear projects, including SMR technologies. BV and other signatories argue that these investments will increase the feasibility of nuclear energy applications in maritime across Europe.
Addressing technological, regulatory, and societal barriers
According to the declaration, signatory organizations will enhance mutual cooperation to address the fundamental barriers to nuclear energy use in maritime. These include:
regulatory uncertainties,
international safety standards,
fuel cycle management,
public confidence,
certification models,
pilot project selection and validation.
BV will serve as a "key safety authority" in SMR projects, leveraging its expertise in maritime classification and safety certification.
Transparent communication and public trust emphasis
The declaration states that public confidence is essential for the adoption of nuclear technologies in maritime. Accordingly, signatories commit to prioritizing open and transparent communication on nuclear safety.
Call to Europe: Building a shared nuclear-maritime ecosystem
Participants call on European governments and regulators to take action on:
Establishing a nuclear-maritime innovation ecosystem at the European level,
Strengthening international cooperation with IAEA and IMO,
Providing access to climate finance for nuclear projects,
Harmonizing safety regulations,
Clarifying long-term strategic frameworks for nuclear technologies.
Progress will be assessed annually and reported in alignment with global energy and climate objectives.
Key Points:
Bureau Veritas signed the nuclear maritime declaration with 30+ European companies.
The declaration's focus: safe, sustainable, and low-carbon nuclear maritime.
SMR technologies are emerging as the future energy solution.
The initiative aligns with the France 2030 plan's 1 billion euro nuclear support.
Technological, regulatory, financial, and societal barriers will be addressed through joint efforts.
A call was made to European governments for regulatory clarity and a shared ecosystem.
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