HD Korea Shipbuilding Reveals Groundbreaking Nuclear-Powered Containership Design

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) revealed its nuclear-powered container ship design which uses SMR or Small Modular Reactor Technology, at the New Nuclear for Maritime Houston Summit.

The 15,000 TEU container ship has received AIP or Approval in Principle from the American Bureau of Shipping.

Its unique design does away with the requirement for a conventional engine exhaust system and fuel tanks, providing more cargo space. It is also fitted with several enhanced safety measures like a marine radiation shielding system with a double tank method with light water and stainless steel.

It also has a supercritical CO2-based propulsion system, made possible by the company’s collaboration with Baker Hughes. The system helps attain five percent improved thermal performance than traditional…

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