South Korea Plans Nuclear-Powered Test Ship by 2037
South Korea aims to construct a nuclear-powered test vessel by 2037, with the first order targeted for 2040. The project, part of the Marine Molten Salt Reactor initiative, has been included in a final R&D feasibility study list and reflects a significant shift in government support for advanced energy solutions in maritime applications.
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The South Korean government is advancing its nuclear-powered ship development project, targeting the completion of a test vessel by 2037 and the first order by 2040. This initiative, part of the Marine Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) project, has recently been selected for the final phase of a governmental Research and Development Preliminary Feasibility Study.
The MSR technology, which integrates coolant and fuel in a molten salt medium, is seen as a viable power source for maritime applications. The timeline has been accelerated, with construction aimed to begin in 2035 following a two-year testing period. The transition from a preliminary feasibility study to a pre-screening system may streamline project timelines, influencing investment and participation from the shipbuilding sector.
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