Yes, but a big difference in what is viable now is the scarcity of fuel, and it is just going to get rarer and more expensive. I feel that Nuclear power is a non-starter. Countries have been bombed for having nuclear power what are the chances that any Tom. Dick or Harry can get there hands on nuclear reactors. Yes I know there are SOME examples but they are noteworthy because there is very few of them.
How many of the cargos moved by ships are time sensitive, and need every last ounce of speed?