Freedom Ship Revival Targets £12bn Floating City
4, June 2026
Freedom Cruise Line International has revived its £12 billion Freedom Ship plan, a nuclear-powered floating city designed to accommodate 80,000 people at sea.
nuclear propulsion
VARD NuProShip II Sets Out Nuclear DP Vessel Concept
26, January 2026
VARD summarises NuProShip II findings on integrating small Gen-4 reactors into offshore vessels, including a helium-cooled reactor concept, DP2 redundancy review, and the SFI SAINT follow-on.
Seaspan Weighs SMR Propulsion for Future Container Fleet
28, November 2025
A new Seaspan-commissioned study shows SMRs could accelerate vessel schedules, cut operating costs by $68M annually, and expand cargo capacity on 15,000-TEU ships, with strong adoption potential by 2050.
Lloyd’s Register Launches First Comprehensive Framework for Nuclear Integration in Maritime Sector
17, October 2025
Lloyd’s Register has published the maritime industry’s first structured framework for integrating nuclear technology into commercial shipping and offshore operations.
