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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will launch a new initiative this week aimed at advancing civilian nuclear technology at sea, including nuclear-powered ships and floating nuclear power plants, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said Tuesday.
The initiative, called Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea, or ATLAS, will be unveiled at an IAEA ministerial-level event hosted by the U.S. in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 26-27.
Grossi said ATLAS is intended to help pave the way for the deployment of civilian nuclear applications at sea, which could support global trade and provide energy to remote communities and industries.
Grossi said he met U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Washington ahead of the initiative’s launch.
“Delighted to be with @ENERGY @SecretaryWright in Washington DC ahead of tomorrow’s launch of ATLAS,” Grossi wrote on the U.S.-based social media platform X.
He thanked the U.S. for supporting the initiative.
Grossi said his talks with Wright also covered nuclear non-proliferation issues.
The discussions included Iran’s nuclear program and Grossi’s recent visit to Syria, where he said “important progress” was being made.
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