The first was the movement by naval shipbuilding to nuclear-powered vessels.

In addition, light water reactors make up the vast majority of reactors that power naval nuclear-powered vessels.

Today, more than 15% of the world's electricity comes from nuclear power, and over 150 nuclear-powered naval vessels have been built.

A total of ten nuclear-powered civilian vessels, including nine icebreakers, have been built in Russia.

Major Smith said the extent of damage to the 72,798-ton, nuclear-powered vessel was not yet known.

The Pentagon's goal has been to deploy 100 nuclear-powered vessels.

They proposed a crew of 8 traveling to Mars in a nuclear-powered vessel with artificial gravity provided by rotation.

Nuclear submarines are also a political problem, as some countries refuse to accept nuclear-powered vessels as a matter of policy.

He explained that the Seals had special expertise in dealing with nuclear-powered vessels and maritime settings, which might aid the inspections.

Some 52 nuclear-powered vessels are now rusting away at docks near the Norwegian border while an additional 70 face decommissioning in the next 15 years.