Welcome to part two of this On The Bridge special!
In this episode, Alicia continues the discussion on nuclear propulsion with our expert panel, Derek Munro (NOxFree), Ben Geary (Döhle) and Jez Sims (Lloyd’s Register).
“The crew will potentially never see the reactor.”
For the second half of this episode, the panel shifts the conversation from theory to reality. We take a deep dive into the practical safety protocols, cutting-edge engineering, and public misconceptions involved in bringing zero-emission nuclear power to the maritime industry.
This is part two of our nuclear energy series. If you haven’t listened to part one yet, be sure to catch up first!
Part 1: https://youtu.be/k_rdEPdxaiw
This episode covers:
● How nuclear propulsion would work onboard a yacht
● Safety systems and reactor monitoring
● Radiation myths versus reality
● Crew training and operational requirements
● Refits, dry docks and maintenance considerations
● Why modern nuclear technology differs from historic reactors
● Regulatory frameworks and Lloyd’s Register involvement
● Environmental benefits compared with conventional fuels
● The role of shipyards in future adoption
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
00:40 – How safe would nuclear yachts be?
04:17 – What happens if something goes wrong?
08:13 – Why has maritime been slow to adopt nuclear?
13:20 – Can nuclear ever become cost effective?
17:10 – When will we see nuclear-powered vessels?
19:47 – How are owners reacting to nuclear technology?
24:21 – Why are younger generations embracing nuclear?
30:06 – What is the biggest misconception about nuclear yachts?
38:12 – Could shipyards adopt nuclear before yachts?
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