The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) will hold a webinar examining the regulatory landscape for nuclear-powered commercial vessels and floating nuclear power stations on 26 February, running from 12pm to 1pm UK time.

The session, titled 'The emerging regulatory pathway for nuclear merchant ships and floating nuclear power stations,' will be moderated by ICS principal marine director John Stawpert.

Panellists will include Partner at Stephens Harwood LLP Kirsti Massie, Secretary at NEMO - Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization Ltd Tobi Menzies, Technical Lead on Safety Assessment at International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Shahen Poghosyan, Global Power to X Director, Marine and Offshore at Lloyd's Register Mark Tipping, and Technical Director at the International Chamber of Shipping Chris Waddington.

The webinar aims to provide insight into the regulatory processes and frameworks being developed for nuclear-powered vessels. As the maritime industry explores alternative propulsion technologies to meet decarbonisation targets, nuclear power has emerged as a potential zero-emission solution for commercial shipping.

The session will examine the technical, safety and regulatory considerations associated with deploying nuclear technology in the maritime sector, including both propulsion systems for merchant vessels and floating nuclear power installations.

Registration for the webinar is available through the ICS website, where additional information about the event can be found.