en.Wedoany.com Reported - During the 2026 Posidonia Maritime Exhibition in Greece, LR, together with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Hyundai Glovis, G-Marine Service, and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, jointly announced that the parties are collaborating on a research project for the application of advanced small modular reactors in car carriers. LR also issued relevant Approval in Principle certificates, marking significant progress in this collaborative project.

This small modular reactor research project focuses on the physical and operational integration of molten salt reactors with PCTCs, including the internal layout of the reactor system, isolation and shielding requirements, impact on cargo hold layout and vehicle capacity, as well as ship stability issues arising from reactor weight and positioning. The parties will also evaluate propulsion system configuration and power output, along with operational flexibility compared to fuel-powered PCTCs. LR will lead the hazard identification and preliminary risk assessment work for the small modular reactor project.

A relevant official from HD Hyundai stated that preliminary work has demonstrated a certain level of technical feasibility for nuclear-powered propulsion systems on large PCTCs. The key point of this small modular reactor research project lies in safety. An LR official noted that establishing feasibility at the concept stage is a valuable step and holds significant importance for advancing the future application of nuclear-powered ships.

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