IAEA ATLAS Initiative & UAE | GCC Maritime Nuclear Energy
ATLAS Initiative: How Nuclear Maritime Innovation Shapes the GCC Energy Frontier The global maritime sector accounts for approximately 80% of world trade, with seaborne transport growing by roughly 2% annually . To support long-term energy security and clean logistics, international attention is shifting toward advanced nuclear technologies, including floating power plants and civil nuclear-powered merchant vessels equipped with Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) . Within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), where maritime infrastructure, logistics, and energy transition form the core of strategic economic visions, integrating nuclear capabilities into maritime transportation offers significant structural possibilities . The recent launch of a global framework in Washington, D.C., brings these discussions directly into the regional agenda .
