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Request for Information: Development of a Commercially Viable System-Centric Small Modular Reactor Concept for Deployment in the Marine Transportation System
MARAD-2026-0729-0001Notice
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12
Last activity Jul 24, 2026
Deadline
7 days
Closes Aug 6, 2026
Net supportiSupport minus oppose · campaigns included
+83%
+83% excluding campaigns
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- Title
- Request for Information: Development of a Commercially Viable System-Centric Small Modular Reactor Concept for Deployment in the Marine Transportation System
- Posted
- May 7, 2026
- Comment period
- May 7, 2026 – Aug 6, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-09070
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UAP Coalition Netherlands AdvocacySupport The UAP Coalition Netherlands (UAPCNL) supports the development of marine Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) but argues that |
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- Jul 20, 2026NANO Nuclear Energy IncSupportBusiness📎 Attachment
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. submits a detailed response to the RFI, expressing strong support for the development of a maritime nuclear ecosystem. They advocate for the use of their KRONOS microreactor and provide specific technical, safety, and regulatory recommendations to facilitate the commercial deployment of nuclear-powered vessels and floating power plants.
Read comment → - Jul 16, 2026Nano Nuclear Energy Inc.SupportBusiness📎 Attachment
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. supports MARAD's system-first approach to maritime nuclear propulsion and proposes a seven-year "Maritime Nuclear Pathfinder" program. They recommend evaluating a maritime derivative of their KRONOS MMR Energy System for a new-build, U.S.-flagged logistics vessel to validate a repeatable operating system.
Read comment → - Jul 6, 2026The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance CompanySupportBusiness📎 Attachment
The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company (HSB) is providing information on its inspection, engineering, and quality assurance services to support the development of maritime small modular reactors (SMRs). They argue that utilizing existing nuclear construction codes and a qualified workforce of boiler and pressure vessel inspectors will provide a clear safety basis and a ready infrastructure for the maritime nuclear industry.
Read comment → - Jul 7, 2026Giorgio LocatelliSupportAcademic📎 Attachment
Prof. Giorgio Locatelli of Politecnico di Milano provides a research-based response supporting the development of maritime SMRs, emphasizing the "economy of multiples" through serial production. He argues that the program should focus on high-speed liner trades and prioritize fleet-level licensing and manufacturing standards to ensure commercial viability.
Read comment → - May 7, 2026Comment from MARADOtherOther📎 Attachment
The commenter provided an appendix to the Request for Information (RFI) that outlines illustrative frameworks, decision gates, and potential development timelines for maritime small modular reactors (SMRs). Rather than taking a specific stance on the action, the document provides non-binding contextual information to help industry respondents structure their feedback regarding system-centric development.
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