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The world's first hydrogen-powered superyacht was unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show. Here's a look inside the game-changing 367-foot vessel concept.
The world's first hydrogen-powered superyacht was unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show. Here's a look inside the game-changing 367-foot vessel concept.
Taylor BordenOct 3, 2019, 00:46 IST
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Sinot, a Dutch yacht design company, just unveiled a detailed model of what will become the world's first hydrogen-powered superyacht at the Monaco Yacht Show.
The 367-foot vessel will be completely powered by liquid hydrogen and fuel cell technology, and it will only emit water.
Aside from the technological innovation, the yacht will have all the lavish trappings of the typical luxury superyacht.
Take a look at renderings of the futuristic, eco-conscious superyacht.
A model of a 367-foot yacht designed to run on liquid hydrogen was unveiled last week at the Monaco Yacht Show, the world's biggest superyacht event, Forbes reports.
The detailed miniature model, presented by Netherlands-based Sinot Yacht & Architecture Design, is just over 6.5 feet and showcases the innovative direction the superyacht industry is taking.
Upon completion, the watercraft, named Aqua, will be the first superyacht to run on liquid hydrogen and fuel cell technology. The yacht's only emission will be water and the system is dependent on two 28-ton vacuum-sealed tanks of liquid hydrogen stored at -423°F.
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Beyond cutting-edge technology, the vessel will feature state-of-the-art design and amenities.
Keep reading for a look at renderings of Aqua and an inside glimpse at the future of eco-conscious superyachting.
Aqua, the 367-foot superyacht that will run entirely on liquid hydrogen, will operate at a top speed of 17 knots and have a range of 3,750 nautical miles.
The technology depends on two 28-ton, vacuum-sealed tanks that store liquid hydrogen at a cool -423°F. The tanks are viewable through a glass panel at the base of a spiraling staircase at the center of the vessel.
The superyacht's futuristic looks aimed to complement its eco-conscious, cutting-edge technology with the luxurious air of a typical superyacht, according to the designer.
The team at Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design spent five months designing Aqua. "Our challenge was to implement fully operational liquid hydrogen and fuel cells in a true superyacht that is not only groundbreaking in technology but also in design and aesthetics," lead designer Sander Sinot explained in a press release.
There is a master pavilion, two VIP state rooms, and four regular state rooms. All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and a minimalistic, Japanese-inspired style.
The superyacht also has an expansive indoor health and wellness center featuring a gym, a hydro-massage room, and a yoga studio, reflecting the wealthy's growing interest in wellness as a status symbol.
