Goods Delivered by Nuclear Power? UN Agency Chief Meets Greek Shipowners to Discuss the Idea

Symeon Palios' placement in the Propeller Club and new microreactor technologies bring to the fore an innovative energy proposal for the cargo ships of the future

Goods delivered by nuclear power? UN agency chief meets Greek shipowners to discuss the idea

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi, has met with Greek shipowners and government ministers to discuss the potential use of nuclear power in the future of global goods transportation.

UN nuclear chief meets Greek shipping leaders to advance maritime nuclear propulsion

Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), met with leading Greek shipowners on Thursday to explore the potential of nuclear-powered commercial vessels. The talks come as the UN agency launches ATLAS — Atomic Technology Licensed for Applications at Sea — an initiative aimed at creating a regulatory and safety framework …

The Director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi, met with Greek shipowners on Thursday to discuss the potential use of nuclear energy in future global freight transport.

IAEA Organizes Inaugural Summit for Global Nuclear Leaders

Global Gathering of Nuclear Communities: A Milestone Event by the IAEA In a groundbreaking event, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) organized the first major global assembly of communities that host nuclear facilities. This significant gathering brought together numerous mayors and local representatives, including indigenous leaders, from various parts of the world to exchange their […]

IAEA Hosts World’s First Major Gathering of Nuclear Community Leaders

Language English May292025 Rafael Mariano Grossi, IAEA Director General, with mayors attending the International Conference on Stakeholder Engagement for Nuclear Power Programmes 2025 held at the Agency headquarters in Vienna, Austria. (Photo D.Calma/IAEA) International Conference on Stakeholder Engagement for Nuclear Power Programmes The Future Needs Nuclear. Let’s Talk. Stakeholder Engagement in Nuclear Programmes Webinar Series on Stakeh…