First new U.S. nuclear reactor since 2016 is now in operation

Re:First new U.S. nuclear reactor since 2016 is now in opera... by hef19898 on Wednesday December 27, 2023 @04:11PM (#38786787)

So? The industry, shipping, agreed on standards and a plan to reduce CO2 emissions. And if you think nuclear power plants on civilian cargo vessels are a good idea,consider the following:

- costs for a single ship reactor (shipping is extremely price and cost sensitive)

- time, and lost revenue (a ship not carrying cargo is only costing money, see above) for refuelling

- piracy and terrorism (I am not really convinced risking having some pirate group somewhere capture nuclear reactor is a good idea)

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Re:First new U.S. nuclear reactor since 2016 is now in opera... by wolverine876 on Wednesday December 27, 2023 @05:00PM (#38787316)

Also, shipping doesn't have a reputation for operating in the bright sunshine of law and regulation, with expert leadership and engineering. We're not talking about the US Navy building and operating nuclear submarines, led by Navy officers, who have gone through extensive training, have years of experience, a culture of competency, etc.

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Re:First new U.S. nuclear reactor since 2016 is now in opera... by davkan on Wednesday December 27, 2023 @05:24PM (#38787545)

Just pointing out a benefit when it was said there was none, I agree with all your points here.

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Re:First new U.S. nuclear reactor since 2016 is now in opera... by ViewTrick1002 on Wednesday December 27, 2023 @08:27PM (#38788923)

Or just the attacks by the Houthi in the Red Sea the past month.

Imagine one target being nuclear powered.

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