Preparation of the 8th MOX fuel maritime shipment to Japan
Orano is preparing the eighth shipment of MOX fuel from France to Japan. The MOX fuel is a recycled fuel, ordered by Japanese utility Kansai EPCO for units 3 and 4 of the Takahama Nuclear Power Plant.
As agreed between all three governments (France, Japan and United Kingdom), the industrial side will implement a communication plan complying with both the need for transparency and, at the same time, obvious security constraints as follows:
• Before departure from France, we will disclose the name of the port of departure and the names of the vessels.
• Following departure from France, we will release the date of departure and approximate timing of arrival in Japanese waters.
• During the voyage, we will disclose the maritime route.
• We will announce the arrival of the vessels in Japan once the voyage has been completed.
Orano and its partners have a longstanding experience in the transport of nuclear materials between Europe and Japan, in line with international regulations with the best safety and security records.
As agreed between all three governments (France, Japan and United Kingdom), the industrial side will implement a communication plan complying with both the need for transparency and, at the same time, obvious security constraints as follows:
• Before departure from France, we will disclose the name of the port of departure and the names of the vessels.
• Following departure from France, we will release the date of departure and approximate timing of arrival in Japanese waters.
• During the voyage, we will disclose the maritime route.
• We will announce the arrival of the vessels in Japan once the voyage has been completed.
Orano and its partners have a longstanding experience in the transport of nuclear materials between Europe and Japan, in line with international regulations with the best safety and security records.