美國與國際原子能總署啟動合作計畫，擬將核能應用於商用船舶
US and IAEA launch project to put nuclear power in commercial ships
Updated at: August 27, 2026 at 03:00 AM
在 2026 年 8 月 26 日至 27 日，美國與國際原子能總署 (IAEA) 發起了一項名為 ATLAS（海上應用原子技術許可，Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea）的雄心勃勃計畫。
On August 26–27, 2026, the United States and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) launched an ambitious initiative called ATLAS (Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea).
此計畫旨在藉由建立全球性框架，以安全使用小型模組化反應爐 (SMRs)，將核能引入商業海運產業。
This project aims to bring nuclear power into the commercial maritime industry by creating a global framework for the safe use of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
數十年來，核動力僅限於海軍艦艇，但 ATLAS 計畫意在 2030 年代讓核動力民用船舶成為商業現實。
For decades, nuclear propulsion was limited largely to naval vessels, but ATLAS intends to make nuclear-powered civilian shipping a commercial reality by the 2030s.
SMRs 具備一項主要優勢：它們提供高能量密度，使船舶能夠在無需頻繁補充燃料的情況下航行更遠距離。
SMRs offer a major advantage: they provide high energy density, allowing ships to travel longer distances without frequent refueling.
除了航運之外，該計畫亦探索使用浮動式核電廠向沿海社區供應電力與熱能。
Beyond shipping, the project explores using Floating Nuclear Power Plants to supply electricity and heat to coastal communities.
目前，美國正與 CORE POWER 等合作夥伴共同開發必要的產業路徑。
Currently, the U.S. is working with partners like CORE POWER to develop the necessary industrial pathways.
隨著全球競爭日益激烈——例如中國亦在推進其自身的核能海事設計——美國與 IAEA 正優先考量國際安全、監管標準與廢棄物管理。
With global competition rising—as nations like China advance their own nuclear maritime designs—the U.S. and IAEA are prioritizing international safety, regulatory standards, and waste management.
透過六個專業專家小組，此計畫旨在推動海事技術現代化，使產業更迅速、更具效率，並為全球能源的未來做好準備。
Through six specialized expert groups, this initiative seeks to modernize maritime technology, making the industry faster, more efficient, and better prepared for the future of global energy.
