In episode 4, Mikal Bøe, Chair and CEO of Core Power, and Helen discuss “The roadmap to bring nuclear to commercial shipping”. Together, they talk about the role of new nuclear power technology in maritime decarbonisation and into nuclear power’s potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry, including the challenges of integrating this technology and making it suitable for commercial shipping, the impact of public perception and the necessary changes in regulatory frameworks.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Future Thinking Series
00:21 Guest Introduction: Mikal Bøe of CorePower
00:49 The Role of Nuclear in Maritime Decarbonisation
01:54 Challenges and Technological Developments
05:44 Commercial Viability and Cost Analysis
11:21 Public Perception and Regulatory Landscape
21:20 Future of Nuclear-Powered Ships
25:39 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview