Exploring Nuclear Energy for Superyachts: A Strategic Leap Forward
We invite you to a visionary session on the future of emission-free propulsion and operational autonomy aboard superyachts. This is the NXT-level conversation on power. We will conduct a strategic deep dive into Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), including micro units, as the ultimate platform for strategic sustainability and ocean legacy. The discussion will feature expert insights from pioneering consortia like NuclearDrive and NEMO. We will navigate the complex regulatory pathways involving the IAEA, IMO, Flag States, and Ports, establishing the leadership required for top-down strategy.. Crucially, we will address the challenge of public perception—understanding that bottom-up engagement must secure the mandate for this innovative leap forward.
Speakers
Following his secondary and higher education in the Netherlands, Italy and UK (MSc Marine Technology), Engel started his career as a loss adjuster in the UK, determining insurance claims. In 1994, he was employed by the International Chamber of Shipping representing shipping companies mainly at the IMO. In 1996 he joined Lloyd's Register where he worked as a field surveyor dealing with various ship types including yachts and passengerships. He was appointed manager of the plan approval office in Rotterdam in 2005. From January 2012 his carreer took a more commercial direction by leading the sales team in Western Europe. He has been managing the yacht segment from commercial, technical and marketing point of view since the year 2000, representing LR during industry and governmental meetings. He became LR Yacht Segment Director in 2021.
