14:00 – 15:00, 10th December 2024, Online webinar
Join MarRI-UK’s second webinar where we invite industry leaders to discuss nuclear propulsions’ place within the maritime sector.
The webinar will be chaired by Professor John Hudson , Strategic Advisor to MarRI-UK.
Background
The global shipping industry is one of the largest greenhouse gas emitters globally, if the industry were a country, it would rank as the sixth largest emitter. With increasing attention being given to greenhouse gas emissions, nuclear power is a potential solution for merchant ships propulsion. International navies have a good safety record with over 500 nuclear propelled warships and submarines built over the last 60 years. A recent study estimated that if around 7,000 of the worlds largest ships were propelled using nuclear power, carbon missions for the entire merchant shipping industry would halve.
This webinar aims to bring attendees up to date with the latest thinking on potential reactor plant solutions suitable for ship propulsion plant, the challenges associated with regulation and safe operation and consideration of some of the potential obstacles to more widespread adoption.
We are fortunate to have two very knowledgeable speakers to present at the webinar:
Jez Sims, Principle Nuclear & Submarine Technology Specialist from Lloyd’s Register who will update us on a recent study into the regulatory considerations that would be required to ensure the safe operation nuclear propelled containerships.
CORE POWER who will brief us on new developments in reactor technology and their application for marine propulsion.
Agenda
- To be confirmed
Register
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Presenters
Jez Sims, Lloyd’s Register
Jez Sims joined LR in the role of nuclear technical authority, bringing over 26 years’ experience of the nuclear industry having worked for the Royal Navy Submarine service and EDF. Experience includes supervision, operation and maintenance of the reactor and associated systems and providing independent assurance to directors and licensees of policy and processes.
Tobi Menzies, CORE POWER
Working for a leading shipbroker Tobi built up 25 years of experience in the shipping / offshore markets, encompassing chartering, s&p and extensive project work.
Leaving the offshore broking sector in 2021, his role now focuses around capitalising on new business opportunities for CORE POWER.
With experience both in the UK and in Asia he excels in building relationships with clients, stakeholders and industry partners, playing a pivotal role in expanding CORE POWER’s market presence.
Tobi joined the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers in 2001 and became a Fellow in 2018. He is also Secretary of NEMO (Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization).
Robert Chaplin, CORE POWER
Rob is Chartered Engineer with nearly fifteen years’ experience across Naval Architecture and Systems Engineering in the nuclear defence and maritime Industries. Holding a Master’s degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Strathclyde. He has been the Principal Marine Engineer with CORE POWER for just over 3 months now. Rob is also a STEM ambassador working with schools and colleges to promote a career in science, technology, engineering and maths which he has found incredibly rewarding.