Aqua, a new cutting-edge vessel concept, looks set to propel the superyacht industry into a more eco-friendly direction.
The world's first hydrogen-powered superyacht could be taking to the waters in the not too distant future.
Dutch yacht-design company Sinot has unveiled a model for a
cutting-edge concept that looks set to propel the superyacht industry in
a more eco-friendly direction.
Created in collaboration with Lateral Naval Architects, Aqua measures
112 meters and will be powered entirely by liquid hydrogen and
fuel-cell technology -- which essentially means water will be its only
emission.
The superyacht, which features state-of-the-art
facilities, is to operate at a top speed of 17 knots, with a range of
3,750 nautical miles.
Groundbreaking technology
"For
development of Aqua we took inspiration from the lifestyle of a
discerning, forward-looking owner, the fluid versatility of water and
cutting-edge technology, to combine this in a 112-meter superyacht with
truly innovative features," designer Sander Sinot said in a statement
shortly before a detailed model of Aqua was revealed at the Monaco Yacht
Show in September.
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| © Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design 2019 Renderings for Aqua, a 112-meter superyacht concept powered by liquid hydrogen and fuel-cell technology. |
"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."
Aqua's technology system will rely on two 28-ton
vacuum isolated tanks, which are to be stored at temperatures as low as
-253 C.
The liquified hydrogen is converted into electrical energy by proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells.
Cutting-edge design
This
energy will then be submitted to the vessel's switchboards and
distributed, in order to provide power for propulsion, auxiliary systems
and hotel services.
The
exterior and interior design for Aqua, which took developers five
months to conceptualize, is almost as impressive as its radical
technology system.
Renderings for the futuristic superyacht showcase an on-board infinity pool and heli-pad, along with a spa and swimming pool.
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| © Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design 2019 Aqua was designed by Dutch yacht-design company Sinot in collaboration with Lateral Naval Architects. |
Spread
over five decks, Aqua will also has a hydro massage room, a yoga space,
a swim platform and a beach deck close to the waterline.
While
it's just a design concept at the moment, and there are no imminent
plans to roll Aqua out, according to Sinot, the pioneering design
"clearly prefigures the superyachts of tomorrow."
The radical vessel design is one of a number of recent developments in the superyacht industry.
Earlier this year Latvia's Latitude Yachts announced plans for the Valkyrie Project, a massive superyacht that would span 229 meters, making it the largest in the world.
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