The U.S. government administration has started an initiative to collect proposals for the development of small modular nuclear reactors for maritime transport commercial. The Secretary of Transportation, Sean P. Duffy, and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) invited designers and operators to send proposals for the development of a mini-reactor model, with the aim of revitalize U.S. shipbuilding, reduce costs and ensure energy supremacy. Among the requests, there is to identify an efficient system architecture, with Simplified solutions to introduce nuclear energy into entire fleets and logistics networks, to integrate production of this type of reactors in US shipyards in view of the creation of teams of skilled workers and new standards of certification.

If the demand for solutions is focused on reactors small modular systems for nuclear propulsion maritime policy, however, the Department and MARAD also urge sending proposals for alternative configurations that meet the security, scalability, and trade integration.

The American initiative is also explicitly aimed at to fill a position of strategic disadvantage compared to the global competitors who - highlighted the two administrations - are promoting the integration of propulsion in the maritime sector, including shipyards, ports, insurance schemes and logistics networks.

"Under the leadership of President Trump," said Duffy by presenting the initiative - the United States is regaining the their rightful place as a global maritime power. To ensure future for the American shipbuilding industry, we owe innovate. Collaborating with industry experts and thinkers outside from the schematics to develop a solid small reactor model we will provide a state-of-the-art energy source that will reduce costs and will strengthen national security, all at the same time Trump's speed."