You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence World News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features World Core Power Explores Integrating Nuclear Reactors into Floating Power Plants Core Power Explores Integrating Nuclear Reactors into Floating Power Plants by Ship & Bunker News Team Monday June 22, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The study may support future efforts to deploy nuclear technology in commercial vessels. Image Credit: Core Power Technology firm Core Power has launched a feasibility study to assess the potential integration of BWX Technologies' small modular nuclear reactor technology into floating nuclear power plants built and deployed from shipyards. The study will examine the technical, regulatory and commercial requirements for using BWXT's mPower reactor design in Core Power's floating power plant concept, the firm said in a press release published on its website on Thursday . The reactor was originally developed as a generation III+ small modular reactor with a capacity of 195 MW of electricity per unit. Floating nuclear power plants are designed to be constructed in shipyards and deployed near areas of high-power demand. Core Power said the approach could help reduce construction risks and provide reliable electricity to regions facing grid constraints, land shortages or lengthy infrastructure development timelines. The assessment will include systems engineering, marine integration, concept development, regulatory pathway reviews and techno-economic analysis. The company has previously said floating nuclear power plants could provide power solutions for ports. The study, funded by Core Power, is expected to help determine future engineering work, regulatory engagement and commercial opportunities for the comp