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interesting story here about CSSC JN and molten salt reactor proposal.

included not only reactor, but also green fuel production platform, ammonia powered coastal feeder ship and nuclear powered container transfer terminal.

It looks like they are taking this concept of nuclear reactor or MSR reactor on shipping and offshore quite seriously. At minimum, JN shipyard appears to be a major hub of nuclear powered offshore platform going forward. And in light of the newly discovered SSN at JN, it makes sense now for them to be setting up a permanent nuclear support facility there.
 
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In 2026, Jiangnan Shipyard also made progress in nuclear-related manufacturing and installation qualifications. In February, China’s National Nuclear Safety Administration issued Jiangnan Shipyard with a Civil Nuclear Safety Equipment Manufacturing Licence and a Civil Nuclear Safety Equipment Installation Licence, both valid for five years. According to public documents, the licence scope covers manufacturing activities involving pipes, fittings and steel containment structures, as well as installation activities for general nuclear safety mechanical and electrical equipment for small floating reactors.
These developments suggest that Jiangnan’s nuclear shipping strategy is no longer limited to conceptual design. The company is gradually building experience across ship design, class approval, nuclear safety equipment manufacturing and installation capability.
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So JN shipyard just got the qualification for nuclear stuff this February. Makes sense now they can build and outfit nuclear powered ships like submarines.
 
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