Jez Sims is a nuclear and submarine technology specialist in the Nuclear - Marine and Offshore, Technical Directorate at Lloyd’s Register and joins the session to share insight into nuclear’s potential role in Maritime’s energy transition.
Nuclear is certainly one of shipping’s most talked-about emerging opportunities and this year’s Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference offers a strong programme of speakers in the “Nuclear at Sea: powering the future of commercial shipping” session.
With the industry moving from ambition to implementation, the conference promises timely discussion and fresh perspectives on what could become one of Maritime’s most transformative technologies.
Looking ahead to the event, Sims said:
“I’m looking forward to speaking at The Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference, where the focus is shifting towards solutions that deliver energy security, independence, and decarbonisation at scale, an area where nuclear has a clear and growing role in maritime.”
As Gold Sponsor of the event, Lloyd’s Register (LR) will play a central role in driving conversations around the future of maritime energy and the solutions that can deliver long-term sustainability, resilience and energy security.
Taking place in Hamburg from the 8th to the 10th of December 2026, the Propulsion & Future Fuels conference will bring together industry leaders, innovators and technical specialists to explore the fuel pathways and propulsion technologies shaping the next generation of shipping.
Jez is a leading Nuclear Assurance expert shaping the regulatory future of maritime nuclear power, with a proven track record in the supervision, operation, commissioning, and modification of complex nuclear facilities.
His deep technical experience made him a pivotal figure in initiating the IMO’s revision of SOLAS Chapter 8, having co-produced the foundational gap analysis for the World Nuclear Transport Institute.
His industry leadership continues in his role as Chair of the IACS Nuclear project team, where he is instrumental in defining how Classification can support the safe integration of nuclear technology into the maritime sector.
Jez leverages this unique blend of operational expertise and strategic influence to guide Lloyd’s Register’s clients through demanding regulatory landscapes. An adept communicator, he excels at fostering collaboration between regulators and industry partners to ensure strategic goals are met with the highest standards of safety and compliance.
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For more information or enquire about speaking contact Mia Lukeman-Knight mlukemanknight@mercatormedia.com or call 01329 825335.
