Jiangnan Shipyard to build world’s first thorium-powered container vessel by 2035
Jiangnan Shipyard plans to build the world's first thorium-powered container vessel by 2035, aiming to lead in renewable energy shipping. The vessel will use a thorium-based molten salt reactor, offering zero emissions and lower fuel costs. Regulatory challenges remain, and geopolitical tensions have impacted Chinese shipbuilding orders. CSSC, Jiangnan's parent company, is diversifying with advanced ships and new energy technologies to maintain market dominance.
