The Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO) has been granted NGO consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and has been formally invited to participate in sessions of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) general conference.
With this recognition, NEMO will now contribute to international policy development on nuclear technology integration in maritime shipping, offshore energy systems, and floating nuclear power plants. The organization is also set to take part in the IAEA’s upcoming ATLAS (Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea) initiative, launching later in 2025, which aims to support the creation of regulatory frameworks for nuclear applications at sea.
“This major milestone reflects the growing importance of nuclear innovation in the maritime sphere for achieving global decarbonisation and energy security goals,” said Dr Mamdouh El-Shanawany, chairman of NEMO.
Founded in London in 2024, NEMO seeks to establish global standards for the deployment, operation, and decommissioning of nuclear-powered maritime assets, while promoting the commercial adoption of nuclear technologies at sea.
Founding members include HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, TerraPower, Westinghouse Electric Company, Lloyd’s Register, and Seaborg Technologies.