Classification society DNV has awarded South Korean shipbuilder HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) approval in principle (AiP) for a new 15,000 TEU container vessel design powered by small modular reactor (SMR) technology.

As explained, the design demonstrates the application of SMR technology in a 15,000 TEU container vessel, capable of operating at 24 knots. The vessel concept incorporates a supercritical CO₂-based power generation system, which can provide higher thermal efficiency and a reduced equipment footprint compared to conventional steam-based systems.