The US government wants to make it easier to build and launch floating nuclear reactors, 'unleashing American energy dominance'

Akademik Lomonosov, the world's first nuclear-powered ship.

• Washington wants new rules for civilian nuclear reactors operating at sea
• IAEA will launch ATLAS as America pushes nuclear power offshore
• Small modular reactors could power ships without frequent nuclear refueling

The United States government is backing an international effort to clear regulatory barriers around civilian nuclear reactors operating on ships and floating platforms.