A RENDERING of a 15,000-TEU nuclear-powered containership was unveiled by hd Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, reports Bangalore's Marine Insight.
The ship design uses SMR or Small Modular Reactor Technology, it was revealed at the New Nuclear for Maritime Houston Summit.
The 15,000-TEU containership has received AIP or Approval in Principle from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
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.
ABS chairman and CEO Christopher Wiernicki said that if one considers compliance costs, fuel differentials, and residual value, nuclear ships are cost-competitive and do not produce carbon emissions.
SeaNews Turkey
The ship design uses SMR or Small Modular Reactor Technology, it was revealed at the New Nuclear for Maritime Houston Summit.
The 15,000-TEU containership has received AIP or Approval in Principle from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
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.
ABS chairman and CEO Christopher Wiernicki said that if one considers compliance costs, fuel differentials, and residual value, nuclear ships are cost-competitive and do not produce carbon emissions.
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