ABS approves KRISO's nuclear-powered container ship design

The American Bureau of Shipping has granted approval in principle to KRISO's design for a 15,000 TEU container ship powered by a molten salt small modular reactor (SMR), confirming technical feasibility and safety. KRISO will now proceed to basic and detailed design phases ahead of demonstration and commercialisation of SMR-powered vessels.

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