This month the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator welcomed Naval Reactors to its Canberra Headquarters.
Naval Reactors is responsible for the United States’ naval nuclear-powered fleet and is a key partner under the AUKUS agreement.
During the visit, Director of Naval Reactors, Admiral William J. Houston met with the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator Director-General, Mr Michael Drake, to discuss strategic priorities and regulatory matters relating to Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program.
The ANNPSR team discussed major lines of effort across the agency, including licensing activities at Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia and HMAS Stirling in Western Australia.
The visit reinforces a shared commitment to the highest standards of nuclear safety regulation for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program.
