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Se Seminariet Could nuclear power become part of the future of Swedish shipping?


Se Seminariet Could nuclear power become part of the future of Swedish shipping?

13 oktober 2026

Den 14 oktober arrangerar Lighthouse, RISE och SMTF seminariet Could nuclear power become part of the future of swedish shipping. Här kan du se hela seminariedagen med start 10.00.

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Nuclear-powered shipping is moving from vision to reality. Around the world, new technologies, projects and partnerships are taking shape. In Sweden, however, the debate has barely begun.

To address this, this seminar puts nuclear propulsion under the spotlight. International experts, researchers, shipowners, ports and technology developers will share their perspectives on the latest developments, emerging reactor concepts and the practical implications for commercial shipping. The programme also addresses port preparedness, defence planning, safety, feasibility and public acceptance.

The day concludes with two panel discussions addressing the key questions: Can nuclear power become a realistic solution for commercial shipping, and is Sweden prepared for what comes next?

PROGRAM  

9:30-10:00 Registration and fika 

10:00 Welcome and introduction – Andreas Bach, Lighthouse together with Johan Algell, RISE 

  • From E-Fuels to Onboard Reactors: When Nuclear Shipping Started to Make Sense - Johan Algell, RISE 
  • RISE's Role in Nuclear Energy – Per Seltborg, RISE
  • Nuclear-Powered Shipping in Norway: Current Status and Future Prospects - Terje Strand, Professor of Applied Nuclear Physics, NTNU 
  • Marine Nuclear - Electric Energy & Propulsion for Commercial Ships - Hallgeir Juliebo, Emerald Nuclear, Norway 

COFFEE 

  • POWERSHIP: Collision Safety for SMR-Powered Vessels - Professor Jonas Ringsberg, Chalmers 
  • Nuclear Maritime Prospects in Finland: Towards a Commercial Nuclear-Powered Vessel – Noora Hytönen, VTT 

LUNCH 

Joint presentation from Blykalla and ABB

  • From land to sea: lead-cooled SMRs for zero-emission shipping - Farzam Ebrahimi, Blykalla 
  • Advanced nuclear as merchant ship’s potential power source - Markus Virtasalo, ABB
  • Final notes and Q&A - Farzam Ebrahimi, Blykalla and Markus Virtasalo, ABB 

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  • NuclearDrive, the Dutch drive for Modular.Nuclear.Power@Sea> - Martijn G. Hoogeland, Sr. Naval Architect and Consultant, TNO 
  • Emergency Preparedness for Nuclear Activities - Charles de Gaulle Visit in Malmö - Peder Koch, SSM 
  • Q&A regarding experiences from the Charles de Gaulle visit in Malmö – Peder Koch, SSM and Johan Hogenfält, Harbour Master, CMP 

FIKA 

  • Commercial Nuclear Power at Sea: Regulatory Pathways, International Developments and Sweden's Role - Sai Mohebbi, Case Officer, Swedish Transport Agency
  • The Port Perspective: Readiness and Reality– Edvard Molitor, Port of Gothenburg 
  • Panel discussion: Is Sweden prepared for the development 

15:55 Closing remarks and way forward – Andreas Bach, Lighthouse and Johan Algell, RISE

Welcome!

This event is jointly organized by RISE, Lighthouse and SMTF.


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