Lloyd’s Register Transforms Maritime Nuclear Regulation with Generative AI

Lloyd’s Register (LR) in the UK is leveraging generative AI capabilities to streamline the regulatory process for nuclear technology in maritime applications. By utilizing Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, LR aims to expedite the drafting of permitting documents and enhance regulatory compliance. This technology enables licensing engineers to access historical nuclear licensing data quickly, search for relevant regulations, and refine permitting documents more efficiently, ultimately facilitating a faster and more cost-effective pathway through regulation.

LR’s Deputy Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, Jeff Scott, collaborated with Microsoft to explore AI’s potential in maritime nuclear regulation. The goal is to use AI to accelerate the deployment of nuclear technology in maritime applications, transforming regulations from roadblocks to launchpads for innovation. Mark Tipping, LR’s Global Offshore Power To X Director, emphasizes the importance of AI capabilities in navigating complex and costly licensing processes, leveraging decades of regulatory data to identify best practices and lessons learned.

In collaboration with Microsoft, LR aims to combine AI expertise with their extensive knowledge of maritime and nuclear safety to overcome regulatory barriers and advance sustainability across sectors. LR’s partnership with international shipping company Zodiac Maritime, South Korea’s HD KSOE, and Kepco E&C in developing nuclear-propelled ship designs underscores the potential for nuclear power to revolutionize emissions-free shipping. The report published by LR highlights the transformative impact of small modular reactors in the maritime industry, emphasizing the need to address regulatory and safety considerations for widespread commercial adoption.

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