HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE), the shipbuilding affiliates of HD Hyundai, said that they have received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR), Greece, for the conceptual design of a large PCTC equipped with a Molten Salt Reactor (MSR).
The project, jointly developed with Hyundai Glovis, G-Marine Service, and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), saw HD Hyundai with responsibility for the vessel’s conceptual design and technical review. Hyundai Glovis contributed operational insights based on its experience operating PCTCs, while G-Marine Service conducted assessments from a ship management perspective and KAERI reviewed the application of MSR technology.
Recognised for a high level of safety and efficiency, the technology is considered suited for maritime nuclear power applications. HD Hyundai is currently developing an MSR-powered container ship and has now expanded its development efforts to include car carriers. An SMR-powered car carrier can maintain high power output without the need for refuelling, enabling high-speed operations over long distances. The vessel produces no carbon emissions, providing environmental benefits.
HD Hyundai has recently received certifications from global classification societies for a range of technologies, including an industry-first LPG dual-fuel container ship currently under development and an LPG carrier equipped with a type-B tank designed to enhance safety.
Image: HD HHI’s nuclear powered PCTC concept (source: HD Hyundai)
