The International Atomic Energy Agency hosted the first International Symposium on the Deployment of Floating Nuclear Power Plants – Benefits and Challenge. The purpose of the event has been to explore and discuss the potential deployment of FNPPs to enhance the contribution of nuclear energy to achieving net zero carbon emissions. It focused on different aspects of FNPPs, ranging from their national deployment in territorial waters to more challenging applications that require the transport of fueled FNPPs to other countries or their deployment in international waters.
Themes and Topics included:
Past, current and potential future applications
- National deployment experiences
- Overview of national development activities
- Potential future FNPP deployment scenarios
- Production of FNPPs using existing shipyards
Legal aspects — Safety, Security, Safeguards and Liability
- Deployment in territorial waters (close to shore and further off shore)
- Deployment in international waters
- Licensing, regulation and transport of fueled FNPPs
- Applicability of international standards and guidance (e.g., IAEA safety standards and security guidance documents)
- Application of safeguards
Further Actions
- Role of proponents and Member States
- Role of international organizations
Kirsty gave expert remarks and moderated the Opening Session:
"The Emerging Potential of Floating Nuclear Power Plants"
The session included experts:
- Ms Aline Des Cloizeaux, Director, Division of Nuclear Power, IAEA
- Ms Laura Holgate, Ambassador and Resident Representative to the IAEA, USA
- Mr Sangim Park, Vice President, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd., Republic of Korea
