Nuclear-powered ships have been discussed for decades.
Now Maersk is testing the idea on a real trade lane.
Lloyd’s Register is involved.
So are two major container ports.
The route is Charleston ↔ Felixstowe.
But no nuclear ship has been ordered.
No launch date exists.
And that is what makes this interesting.
Something has changed before the ship even exists.
So what is really being tested — and why could it matter for shipping?
Here are the 🔟 things you need to know — without the noise.
1️⃣ It starts with one real route
The project connects Charleston and Felixstowe.
Maersk and Lloyd’s Register are part of it.