NEMO strengthens global role with official status from IMO and IAEA
The Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization is proud to announce that it has officially been granted NGO Consultative Status at the International Maritime Organization , and has been formally invited to regularly attend the sessions of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency .
This marks a significant step forward in NEMO’s mission to advance the safe, sustainable, and responsible use of nuclear energy in maritime applications.
As a formally recognized NGO, NEMO will now actively contribute to global discussions and policy development at the highest levels of international governance at IAEA and IMO. This status enables NEMO to provide expert insights, technical guidance, and strategic recommendations on the integration of nuclear technologies in shipping, offshore energy systems, and floating nuclear power plants.
NEMO is expected to actively participate in IAEA’s ATLAS initiative. ATLAS (Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea) is due to launch later in 2025 and is the Agency’s international program supporting the development of regulatory frameworks for nuclear energy at sea. NEMO will contribute with technical expertise and strategic insight into each of ATLAS’ Implementation Groups to shape the future of maritime nuclear deployment.
“This major milestone reflects the growing importance of nuclear innovation in the maritime sphere for achieving global decarbonization and energy security goals,” said Dr. Mamdouh El-Shanawany, Chairman of NEMO. “We are honoured to collaborate with the IMO and IAEA to help shape the future of clean maritime energy and ensure that nuclear solutions are deployed safely, securely and effectively across international waters.”
NEMO’s consultative role will support the development of regulatory frameworks, safety standards, and best practices for commercial nuclear propulsion and mobile nuclear energy systems. This achievement also reinforces NEMO’s commitment to fostering international cooperation and driving progress toward a low-carbon maritime future.
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