Not something totally unexpected... but interesting to see how they regulate it. Will it be owned and operated by the state? Or will it be a "private" vessel and crew. Maybe a middle ground area?

The idea of private nuclear reactors is a big scary to me but honestly... we need to do something about the bunker fuel we burn in ships asap.

[–] dimath@ttrpg.network 2 points 11 months ago (3 children)

I'm not an expert, but I don't think nuclear reactors have much in common with nuclear bombs. Reactors are also "explode" only when are overhead, which shouldn't be a concern in sea. Also it'll operate far from where people live.

But very interesting concept indeed.

[–] shortwavesurfer@monero.town 8 points 11 months ago

From what i understand molten salt reactors are quite safe as well .

[–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 6 points 11 months ago

I am not concerned with it exploding in the ocean. I am worried about it accidentally hitting shore and strewing nuclear waste around humans. Or a fleet of them being tossed inland from a tsunami or something.

[–] TheMightyCanuck@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Basically what corky said. I'm not worried about explosions.. I'm more worried about accidents that cause irreparable harm to fragile ocean ecosystems

[–] PowerCrazy@lemmy.ml -4 points 11 months ago (2 children)

But I guess you aren't worried about the irreparable harm that ocean acidification is already causing?

[–] Haquer 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

"I'm worried about X." "The fact you aren't worried about Y is very telling. My friend is a Y-ologist and says Y is very serious."

[–] PowerCrazy@lemmy.ml -2 points 11 months ago

"I have something that will Solve Y."
"Yes but have you considered theoretical scenario X that isn't really related to your solution to Y?"

[–] TheMightyCanuck@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

"we need to do something about the bunker fuel we burn in ships asap"

Do you just choose not to fully read a conversation? Or is cherry picking just a fetish for you?