Nuclear technology: From naval to commercial application
Nuclear power has been the epitome of naval power for over sixty years. There is no better expression of a country’s strength than a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. These floating cities pack devastating firepower and the ability to span multiple oceans.
Likewise, in the hidden depths, the nuclear submarine offers a deterrent that, some say, kept the peace during the Cold War. Yet, the commercial shipping industry, burdened by its heavy carbon footprint, is now eyeing nuclear technology as a revolutionary power source.