Overview

• The specialized ship 'Pacific Grebe' delivered seven Castor containers with nuclear waste to Nordenham, Germany, early on April 1, 2025.
• The waste, originating from the reprocessing of German nuclear fuel in Sellafield, UK, is being transported to the Isar interim storage facility in Bavaria.
• The transport process is being conducted under strict secrecy and security measures, with details of the route and schedule undisclosed for safety reasons.
• Protests and demonstrations from anti-nuclear activists have been reported at various points along the transport route.
• Germany remains obligated to repatriate nuclear waste under international agreements, while the search for a permanent disposal site continues unresolved.