20 Jun 2025
ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to a nuclear-powered containership design developed by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE). This marks a significant step toward exploring nuclear propulsion as a decarbonization strategy in commercial shipping. The nuclear design is based on molten salt reactor (MSR) technology, which is considered safer and more efficient than traditional nuclear reactors. In addition to the nuclear approval, ABS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HD Hyundai Samho, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), and HD KSOE to collaborate on developing AI-powered smart shipyards. These shipyards aim to enhance productivity, safety, and efficiency through automation and digitalization.
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