Site considerations associated with offshore generating stations

Locating nuclear electric generating stations offshore provides almost an unlimited number of plant sites for Coastal State utilities. The Federal Territorial Limits extend to 3 nautical miles beyond the shoreline. For efficient operation related to ease of personnel and consumable supplies transportation these plants will be located near harbors and inlets. This paper describes the criteria for site selection in the ocean, the support facilities on the shore, the breakwater required to protect the plant and the studies that will be made to verify the design of the offshore plant.