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flag HD Korea gets approval for nuclear-powered container ship design using SMR and supercritical CO₂ tech.

flag HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has received an Approval in Principle from DNV for a 15,000 TEU container ship design using Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology, featuring a supercritical CO₂ power system for greater efficiency and safety. flag The design, reviewed for compliance with international maritime safety standards, includes advanced shielding and containment, and is intended to operate at 24 knots. flag The approval marks a key milestone in advancing nuclear propulsion for commercial shipping amid global decarbonization goals, though challenges remain in regulation, public acceptance, fuel cycle management, and infrastructure.

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