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.
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- Sinot, a Dutch yacht-design company, unveiled a detailed model of what would be the world's first hydrogen-powered superyacht at the Monaco Yacht Show.
- The 367-foot vessel would be completely powered by liquid hydrogen and fuel-cell technology and emit only water.
- Aside from the technological innovations, the yacht would have all the lavish trappings of the typical luxury superyacht.
- Take a look at renderings of the futuristic, eco-conscious superyacht.
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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 reported.
The detailed miniature model, presented by a Dutch firm called Sinot Yacht & Architecture Design, is just over 6 1/2 feet and showcases the innovative direction the superyacht industry is taking.
The watercraft, named Aqua, would be the first superyacht to run on liquid hydrogen and fuel-cell technology, Sinot said. The yacht's only emission would be water, and the system would depend on two 28-ton vacuum-sealed tanks of liquid hydrogen stored at -423 degrees Fahrenheit.
Beyond cutting-edge technology, the vessel would feature state-of-the-art design and amenities.
Here's a look at renderings of Aqua and an inside glimpse at the future of eco-conscious superyachting.
Aqua, the 367-foot superyacht designed to run entirely on liquid hydrogen, would operate at a top speed of 17 knots and have a range of 3,750 nautical miles.
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The technology depends on two 28-ton, vacuum-sealed tanks that store liquid hydrogen at a cool -423 degrees Fahrenheit. The tanks would be viewable through a glass panel at the base of a spiraling staircase at the center of the vessel.
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The superyacht's futuristic looks aim to complement its eco-conscious, cutting-edge technology with the luxurious air of a typical superyacht, according to the designer.
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