US Maritime Administration to Partner with Port of Long Beach to Explore Nuclear-Powered Shipping

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) is set to sign a landmark agreement with the Port of Long Beach to explore the use of small modular reactors (SMRs) for commercial ships and other port applications. This initiative is part of the Trump administration's effort to rebuild U.S. maritime and shipbuilding capabilities and reduce dependence on conventional marine fuels, treating nuclear propulsion as commercial infrastructure.