China unveils design of world's largest 'zero-emissions' nuclear-powered container ship

China has unveiled a conceptual design for what could become the world's largest nuclear-powered container ship. The vessel will be powered by molten salt reactors with a capacity to carry 24,000 standard containers, offering a true "zero-emissions" alternative.

The Jiangnan Shipyard under the China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited officially released the design on Tuesday at Marintec China 2023, a premier maritime exhibition held in Shanghai this week, Science and Technology Daily reported.