Nuclear merchant ships are not automatically illegal, but insuring them is difficult because nuclear-related losses can fall outside normal coverage. Banks also prefer assets with predictable cash flow and a clear resale market, which nuclear cargo ships struggle to provide.
Shipping is moving toward LNG, methanol, ammonia, batteries, and wind assistance because these options can fit into the existing maritime system. Nuclear wins on fuel physics, but global trade depends on uptime, port access, insurance, financing, and flexibility.
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