One of the big stories this week at the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Annual Convention in New Orleans was the initiatives by two ports- Corpus Christi and Long Beach – developing partnerships to research new nuclear-powered vessels.
On August 19, 2026, CORE POWER and the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) signed a Memorandum of Collaboration establishing a framework for a site-specific maritime nuclear readiness study at the Port of Corpus Christi. The study will examine how a major US energy and trade gateway could prepare for two additional distinct future roles: as a potential location for a floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) supplying firm power for port and regional demand, and as a gateway for future calls by nuclear-powered commercial ships, according to an announcement by the two parties.
The Port of Corpus Christi is collaborating with a floating nuclear power developer, CORE POWER, and the US Maritime Administration to study the nuclear-powered possibilities that could lead to building the components of nuclear-powered ships, according to Jeffrey Pollack, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA)…