The Swiss ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding to the use of nuclear energy in the maritime sector with the Swedish Blykalla, a company that develops and markets small Modular fast reactors for industrial use. The agreement follows a memorandum of understanding between the two parties to support the needs of clean energy from Sweden. ABB and Blykalla highlighted that This type of lead-cooled reactors are already identified as a very promising solution to be installed on ships and recalled that last June the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization approved recommendations to amend the Code of Safety for Nuclear Merchant Ships taking into account advances in technology including small modular reactors.

If the Swedish company contributes to the collaboration with ABB with its experience in the development of reactors of this typology, the Swiss group will contribute its expertise in the integration of distribution systems and technologies, energy control and automation also in the naval field.