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Urenco celebrates the launch of new maritime vessel
08 July 2026 GlobalUrenco was honoured to be at the launch of the new vessel MV CLI Pride II, which will be utilised for our transatlantic shipments from November 2026.
The vessel was built by company, Royal Bodewes who started the project in October 2025, and the christening ceremony took place on July 3, 2026 in the Netherlands.
As part of the ceremony, the owners CLI AG asked Urenco to be the ‘Godmother’ of the vessel.
This role was performed by our Chief People and Culture Officer, Marielle Smit, who officially named the vessel and wished her safe voyages and success.
Marielle said: “What an honour it is to be the Godmother of this fantastic ship.
“She and all who work with her will be in my heart for as long as she sails.”
Pride II’s predecessor vessel had been Pride I, which Urenco had also utilised as part of its transportation plans.
The new vessel will be faster with greater efficiency, reduced carbon emissions and fitted with a Fletner rotor sail. There is also potential to further reduce carbon emissions with biofuels in the future.
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Urenco is an international supplier of uranium enrichment services, fuel cycle products and related solutions with sustainability at the core of our business. Operating in a pivotal area of the nuclear fuel supply chain for over 50 years, Urenco understands the importance of energy security and facilitates the reliable delivery of low carbon electricity generation for consumers around the world.
With its head office in London, UK, Urenco’s global presence ensures diversity and security of supply for customers through enrichment facilities in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA. Through our technology and the expertise of our people, the Urenco Group provides safe, cost effective and reliable services, operating within a framework of high environmental, social and governance standards, complementing international safeguards.
Urenco is making a positive contribution to global climate change goals through our core business and we are committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
We are committed to continued investment in the responsible management of nuclear materials; innovation activities with clear sustainability benefits, such as nuclear medicine, industrial efficiency and research; and nurturing the next generation of scientists and engineers.
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