Last year, at the Monaco Yacht Show, one of the most important nautical events in the world, this spectacular hydrogen- powered yacht was presented, the first in its category to be 100% ecological.
Many in the media have claimed that the yacht belongs to the billionaire Bill Gates, although this has already been refuted on the website of Sinot, the yacht builder.
Sinot Aqua was built at an estimated cost of 644 million dollars and has a length of 112 metres. It is powered by liquid hydrogen stored at extremely low temperatures. It has two 28-ton insulated tanks that keep the liquid hydrogen at a temperature of -253°C (-423.4°F) and has a range of more than 6,500km.
With five floors, it can accommodate 14 guests and 31 crew members and can reach a maximum speed of 17 knots.
The hydrogen is converted into energy to power two electric engines and two bow thrusters for docking manoeuvres.
It also has a large health centre, gym, hydromassage room, yoga studio, dining rooms and entertainment rooms for all its guests.
And to enjoy the views of the horizon, nothing better than the bow observatory with its giant window. Other characteristics of the design include: interiors influenced by Japanese design, a helipad, where a VTOL aircraft also powered by hydrogen can take off and land with guests, plus a mini waterfall with water from the deck pool cascading over stone steps. The external appearance of the yacht is inspired by ocean waves with a sculpted hull with glass windows.
R: Savina & Tristan
