Korean researchers secure ABS approval for molten salt SMR-Powered Containership design

Korean researchers at KAERI, KRISO, and Samsung Heavy Industries have secured Approval in Principle from the American Bureau of Shipping for a 15,000 TEU containership design powered by dual molten salt Small Modular Reactors. The vessel concept demonstrates technical feasibility of nuclear propulsion for commercial shipping, with enhanced safety through molten salt's inherent containment properties and improved operational efficiency.

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