ABS and the Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO) are working together to advance commercial small modular reactor (SMR)-powered ships and floating SMR power generation platforms, according to ABS’s release.
ABS will provide an analysis of applicable regulatory guidelines and international standards for the design of SMR-powered ships.
KRISO will develop core technologies for SMR-powered ships, including conceptual designs for the vessel and propulsion systems, as well as a framework for integrated ship and nuclear power safety analysis.
In addition, KRISO will design a floating SMR power generation platform and a nuclear power plant on the sea, along with a commercialization model that can supply stable power to island areas in the future.
Source: Port News
