Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute wins ABS approval for molten s…

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. The regulatory gate for nuclear container ships just opened: ABS approval means suppliers of reactor containment, heat exchangers, power controls and marine-grade nuclear safety systems now have a proven buyer and a production-scale contract path. If you build one piece of this system, South Korea's shipyards need to buy it from you.