Barge specs: Standard 30 m length, ~700 t cargo capacity, modular battery system with > 300 mile (482 km) range per charge
Cargo versatility: Capable of carrying bulk, liquid, break‑bulk, project cargo, containers, and wind turbine components
Operational model: Nuclear mothership remains in international waters, charging and loading barges offshore, bypassing port congestion and territorial limits
Fleet scale for deployment: A minimum of 200 barges needed to justify the first vessel; ideal numbers range from 280–320 for regular Asia–Europe liner service
Timeline & partnerships: Barge construction expected in 2026–2027; key collaborators include Lloyd’s Register, ABB, Novali, Kongsberg, and MBM Consultancy; nuclear ship follows once ecosystem matures
