Technology-Policy Handbook for Trans-Atlantic Nuclear Maritime Corridors: Ports, Infrastructure, and Safety
Name
UKUS_Corridor.pdf
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2.96 MB
Format
Adobe PDF
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4684c8706f146b173f30af8c822cb76f
Author(s)
Valiaveedu, Anthony
Edmonds, Nat
Date Issued
December 12, 2025
Publisher
MIT Maritime Consortium
Abstract
On September 18, 2025, the United States and the United Kingdom published a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on scientific and technological advancement. This new partnership focuses on understanding and deploying disruptive technologies in Artificial Intelligence, quantum, and civil nuclear energy. Less highlighted was a single sentence within the MoU outlining efforts to "explore opportunities" for establishing a "maritime shipping corridor" between the US and UK. So far, research on civilian nuclear ships has generally prioritized ship design and operation analysis. This paper will instead analyze port, regulatory, and infrastructural issues within this space and provide a path forward for technology policy solutions supporting systems safety.
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Institute for Data, Systems, and Society
Technology and Policy Program
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Attribution 3.0 United States
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