Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute wins ABS approval for molten salt reactor container ship

Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, KRISO, and Samsung Heavy Industries have secured Approval in Principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping for a 15,000 TEU container ship concept powered by two molten salt reactors (MSRs). The design addresses zero-carbon shipping and demonstrates technical feasibility of nuclear-powered vessels through distributed redundant reactors, energy storage, and optimised hull design for Panama Canal transit.

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