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A look at the $600 million hydrogen-powered superyacht that Bill Gates did not order

The liquid hydrogen-powered propulsion system gives it a range of 3,750 nautical miles, with a top speed of 17 knots.

Moneycontrol News | February 11, 2020 / 16:21 IST
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Bill Gates, the world's second-richest man, was reported to have ordered the world's first hydrogen-powered superyacht. The price of the superyacht is estimated to be over $600 million. However, the company that was supposed to be selling him the ultra-luxury yacht has said that they have not sold the vessel to the Microsoft founder. Here's a look at the hydrogen-powered yacht. (Image: Sinot)
Bill Gates, the world's second-richest man, was reported to have ordered the world's first hydrogen-powered superyacht. The price of the superyacht is estimated to be over $600 million. However, the company that was supposed to be selling him the ultra-luxury yacht has said that they have not sold the vessel to the Microsoft founder. Here's a look at the hydrogen-powered yacht. (Image: Sinot)
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Named Aqua, it was recently unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show. (Image: Sinot)
Named Aqua, it was recently unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show. (Image: Sinot)
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The liquid hydrogen-powered propulsion system gives it a range of 3,750 nautical miles, with a top speed of 17 knots. (Image: Sinot)
The liquid hydrogen-powered propulsion system gives it a range of 3,750 nautical miles, with a top speed of 17 knots. (Image: Sinot)
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The owner's pavilion is arranged in an open-plan area of interlinked spaces that are divided by crafted wooden screens. (Image: Sinot)
The owner's pavilion is arranged in an open-plan area of interlinked spaces that are divided by crafted wooden screens. (Image: Sinot)
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The windows are spanned across the entire floor-to-ceiling space and offer enough natural light and outside view. (Image: Sinot)
The windows are spanned across the entire floor-to-ceiling space and offer enough natural light and outside view. (Image: Sinot)
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The owner's bedroom is located at the yacht's axis, while the pavilion is equipped with a bathroom, dressing room and a private spa section. (Image: Sinot)
The owner's bedroom is located at the yacht's axis, while the pavilion is equipped with a bathroom, dressing room and a private spa section. (Image: Sinot)
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Its 'AQUA' room is located at the bow and offers a breathtaking view. (Image: Sinot)
Its 'AQUA' room is located at the bow and offers a breathtaking view. (Image: Sinot)
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Its expansive VIP state rooms are designed to be spacious, luxurious, and comfortable and are detailed in minimalist Japanese beach-style setting. (Image: Sinot)
Its expansive VIP staterooms are designed to be spacious, luxurious, and comfortable and are detailed in minimalist Japanese beach-style setting. (Image: Sinot)
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Sinot has equipped the Aqua's indoor health & wellness with a hydro-massage room, a yoga space and workout floor and a massive, gym-wide door in the hull that opens to the ocean's surface. (Image: Sinot)
Sinot has equipped the Aqua's indoor health & wellness with a hydro-massage room, a yoga space and workout floor and a massive, gym-wide door in the hull that opens to the ocean's surface. (Image: Sinot)
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The Aqua's core gets a circular staircase that winds from the top deck to the lower deck where the two liquefied hydrogen tanks are situated. (Image: Sinot)
The Aqua's core gets a circular staircase that winds from the top deck to the lower deck where the two liquefied hydrogen tanks are situated. (Image: Sinot)

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