In nuclear-powered ships the nuclear reactor provides the source of power instead of the conventional ship's boilers, and hence there is no requirement for oil fuel stowage .
Kwinqanawa ezixhotyiswe ngenyukleri isixhobo sokwenza amandla nge-atom sinikezela ngovimba wamandla endaweni yezibilisi zenqanawa, kwaye kungenxa yesi sizathu kungekho ukuthwalwa kwesibasi se-oli.