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Molten-Salt SMR Powers Car Carrier, Zero-Refuel Future

6/14/2026

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The study evaluates mounting a molten-salt small modular reactor on a pure car-and-truck carrier to provide long-term, zero-refuel maritime power.
Lloyd’s Register, Hyundai Heavy Industries and Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering are jointly assessing integration, examining layout, shielding, cargo capacity, stability and trim.
Lloyd’s Register performed hazard identification and risk assessment, reporting that Hyundai’s executive said SMR-powered ships can meet greenhouse-gas rules and operate without refueling for their service life.

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Story summary

The study evaluates mounting a molten-salt small modular reactor on a pure car-and-truck carrier to provide long-term, zero-refuel maritime power.
Lloyd’s Register, Hyundai Heavy Industries and Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering are jointly assessing integration, examining layout, shielding, cargo capacity, stability and trim.
Lloyd’s Register performed hazard identification and risk assessment, reporting that Hyundai’s executive said SMR-powered ships can meet greenhouse-gas rules and operate without refueling for their service life.