Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

For transoceanic shipping, direct use of nuclear power is more efficient. It also enables higher speeds more consistently and increases operational flexibility. The main cost is increased capital expenses, which should pay for themselves due to reduced cost of operations, and increased crew costs, which should reduce as nuclear operations become a standard part of the training of mariners. There are also some issues around governance, but those are fairly malleable.




Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: