CONTENTS | SMRs & Advanced Volume 70 | No. 846


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33 | Policy & finance


cover story


Viable nuclear marine Nuclear’s marine potential can be viewed as two stories, both offer a wealth of opportunity.


26 | Sensors & monitoring


special report


A nuclear Australia? Does reviving the nuclear debate threaten Australia’s energy security in the next decade?


30 Sensor degradation and RPV life estimates Sensor degradation poses a critical challenge in accurately predicting RPV remaining useful life.


Policy & finance


36 Gambling on Trump’s nuclear plan The achievements of President Trump’s first term could give positive indications for nuclear.


Commentary


39 Safety and the supply chain If the nuclear industry is to realise its ambition some fundamental obstacles must be overcome.


Events


41 What’s on? A list of exhibitions, conferences, webinars and digital events.


Classified 42 Classified listings


Contacts 42 Contact us!


Cover image: Design concept for a nuclear-powered LNG bulk carrier News


6 Lead News The steam turbine has been installed at unit 1 of the Akkuyu NPP under construction in Türkiye.


6-11 Roundup


Opinion 12 A winter of good cheer For the well-behaved and naughty alike, every winter is a nuclear one.


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14 Capping off the waste challenge Capping the UK’s LLW repository site will see a permanent engineered solution to waste.


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18 Switching up on steam Life extension brings options to increase power output without changing the nuclear island.


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22 Denial and global transport Denial of shipment is a major barrier to the transport and use of vital nuclear materials.


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