latest in US News
Biblical scholar blasts AOC, left-wing pols for claiming Jesus...
NYC deli to sell new 'hero' sandwich to raise funds for family of...
It's ethnic discrimination to force NYC pizzerias, matzah-makers...
WH raps 'hateful and dishonest' pols as Biden faces backlash over...
Newly revealed archive of East Village Eye newspaper gives...
Ukraine aid likely to spark mutiny against Speaker Johnson, could...
Ex-gov. rips NY Assembly speaker for nixing plan to crack down on...
Biden's campaign funds looking to lap Trump's -- but it doesn't...
Bill gates reportedly orders $644m hydrogen-powered superyacht with gym, helipad, infinity pool.
- View Author Archive
- Get author RSS feed
Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission.
Bill Gates reportedly has his eye on the world’s first hydrogen-powered superyacht — a $644 million, environmentally friendly oasis on the sea with its own infinity pool, helipad, spa and gym.
The billionaire Microsoft co-founder was initially rumored to have already commissioned the 370-foot luxury Aqua yacht in a report Sunday in the UK paper The Telegraph.
However, the Dutch design firm Sinot insisted Monday that Aqua had yet to be sold to Gates, stressing it did not yet have a “business relationship” with the second-richest person in the world.
“We invite any visionary client to show their interest,” insisted the company — clearly aiming at eco-warrior billionaires just like him, with designer Sander Sinot saying the inspiration was “the lifestyle of a discerning, forward-looking owner.”
The vessel is powered by two 28-ton vacuum-sealed tanks cooled to minus-423 degrees Fahrenheit and filled with liquid hydrogen — with the only emission being water, according to the report. It will reach a top speed of 17 knots (19.5 mph) and be able to cross the Atlantic, the report says.
While far from the world’s largest yacht, plans show extreme luxury for the 14 guests and 31 crew members who can be accommodated.
It includes its own fully equipped gym, yoga studio, beauty room, massage parlor and a stunning outdoor infinity pool.
Along with luxurious bedrooms, there are numerous outdoor lounges, a giant spiral staircase and an amazing observation room at the front.
Gates’ main motivation in wanting to commission the yacht would be to signal his backing for new, clean technology to cut carbon emissions, the Telegraph said.
He regularly takes superyacht vacations — but usually rents yachts rather than owning his own.
Whoever buys it will not be able to enjoy it for a few more years, however, with the report saying Aqua will not be ready until 2024.
The Gates Foundation and Gates Ventures declined to comment to the Telegraph for its report.
“Aqua is a concept under development and has not been sold to Mr Gates,” Sinoit insisted.
Share this article:
Find anything you save across the site in your account
The World's First Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht Has a $644 Million Price Tag
By Nick Mafi
Superyachts seemed to be among the last modes of (luxe) transportation to bend toward the growing consumer demand for eco-friendly engine designs. But if news from last week’s Monaco Yacht Show served as a bellwether, the industry meant to cater to the wealthiest among us made a progressive splash with the unveiling of Aqua, the world's first hydrogen-powered superyacht.
Designed by the Dutch firm Sinot Yacht & Architecture Design, Aqua is a nearly 400-foot-long vessel that's run entirely by a renewable energy source. "Water is the eternal fuel of life, the life-sustaining force that makes planet Earth habitable," says Sander Sinot, founder of the firm that bears his name. "Water is soft, yet at the same time it cuts through hard rocks." It was this appreciation of water that helped the firm find balance between the natural world and the technological. The propulsion system is made up of two 28-ton vacuumed tanks that each contain liquified hydrogen which are stored at -423 degrees Fahrenheit. Along with being eco-friendly, hydrogen-based energy means for a quieter experience aboard the ship in comparison to traditional engines. That said, there will be backup diesel generators handy should the captain ever need them.
The infinity pool aboard AQUA.
There was much confusion on Monday if there was already a buyer who had paid the hefty $644 million price tag. Reports spread throughout the internet that billionaire Bill Gates had purchased the superyacht, rumors that proved to be false. Yet readers couldn't be blamed for believing such reports, as images show Aqua to include its own infinity pool, helipad, spa, and gym—amenities meant to attract billionaires such as Gates.
An aerial view of the superyacht shows how close passengers can get to the water, as well as the cascading design of the infinity pool.
Sinot and his team designed the vessel to safely bring passengers as close to the water as possible. "Water is relaxation; it makes us calmer and more creative," Sinot comments. "We wanted to provide those on board with the closest possible proximity to the water. The aft deck features an innovative series of platforms cascading down towards the sea, while a large swim platform allows all passengers to enjoy the optimal experience of accessing the water at sea level."
One of the bedrooms inside of Aqua shows a minimalist aesthetic.
Aqua can reach speeds of up to 19.5 mph and features enough room for 14 guests and 31 crew members. The firm plans to complete the vessel by 2024.
By Katherine McLaughlin
By Benjamin Reynaert
By Noelann Bourgade
By Sydney Gore
Bill Gates' new yacht is hydrogen-powered and costs US$644 million
Bill Gates may have been focusing on charity in the past decade or so, but he still buys a pricy gadget every now and then.
Case in point: his latest purchase, according to The Telegraph is Sinot Aqua, a hydrogen-powered superyacht with an estimated price tag of US$644 million.
The 112-meter long yacht has five decks which host 14 guests and a 31-person crew. It comes with a number of ultra-fancy amenities, including an infinity pool, a deck lounge that turns into a home (boat?) cinema, a spa, gym, beauty salon, helipad, and a private observatory deck at the yacht's bow with a near-unlimited view of the ocean.
The yacht’s two 1MW motors, fueled by two massive hydrogen tanks, give it a 17-knot top speed and a 3,750-mile range.
Despite all the luxury, the fact that the Aqua is the first fully hydrogen-powered vessel of its kind gives the yacht an environmentally-friendly note, though I somehow doubt we'll see people buying such vessels en masse, however sustainable it may be.
Image: Sinot
According to The Guardian , Gates often takes holidays on superyachts, though he typically rents them — this is the first time he's bought his own.
The yacht, which was announced at last year's Monaco Yacht Show, will likely go to sea in 2024.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is currently the second-richest person in the world according to Forbes , with an estimated US$96.5 billion fortune. Together with his wife Melinda, he oversees the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation , the largest private charity organization in the world.
Recommended For You
Trending on Mashable
Bill Gates might not be buying that $644 million hydrogen-powered yacht after all (UPDATE)
UPDATE: Feb. 10, 2020, 2:02 p.m. CET Sinot, the maker of the Sinot Aqua yacht, told the BBC that the yacht has "not been sold to Mr Gates and that it had "no business relationship" with Bill Gates." Our original story has been updated to reflect this.
The Telegraph reported on Sunday that Bill Gates is buying the Sinot Aqua, a hydrogen-powered superyacht with an estimated price tag of $644 million. However, the yacht's maker Sinot later told the BBC this is not the case. A spokeswoman for the firm said the Aqua yacht is "not linked" to Mr. Gates or any of his representatives.
We've contacted Bill Gates for comment and will update the article when we hear back.
The 112-meter long yacht has five decks which host 14 guests and a 31-person crew. It comes with a number of ultra-fancy amenities, including an infinity pool, a deck lounge that turns into a home (boat?) cinema, a spa, gym, beauty salon, helipad, and a private observatory deck at the yacht's bow with a near-unlimited view of the ocean.
The yacht’s two 1MW motors, fueled by two massive hydrogen tanks, give it a 17-knot top speed and a 3,750-mile range.
Despite all the luxury, the fact that the Aqua is the first fully hydrogen-powered vessel of its kind gives the yacht an environmentally-friendly note, though I somehow doubt we'll see people buying such vessels en masse, however sustainable it may be.
Looks pretty cozy.
Image: Sinot
According to The Guardian , Gates often takes holidays on superyachts, though he typically rents them.
Of course, there's a helipad on board.
The yacht, which was announced at last year's Monaco Yacht Show, will likely go to sea in 2024.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is currently the second-richest person in the world according to Forbes , with an estimated $96.5 billion fortune. Together with his wife Melinda, he oversees the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation , the largest private charity organization in the world.
Recommended For You
Trending on Mashable
That Story About Bill Gates Buying a $644 Million Yacht Is Fake
"unfortunately, all 'information' in these recent articles is incorrect.", big spender.
If anyone could afford to buy a $644 million yacht, it's Bill Gates. In fact, with a net worth of $108.8 billion , he could afford to buy hundreds.
Contrary to the many , many reports that circulated on the internet over the past few days, Gates is not actually planning to be the first owner of Aqua , a hydrogen-powered yacht concept Dutch yacht-design company Sinot presented at the 2019 Monaco Yacht Show.
But there is a chance he's considering a similar ultra-green luxury vessel.
On Monday, Sinot replaced its website's landing page with a message emphatically denying any connection to Gates.
"The Hydrogen concept Aqua is not linked to Mr. Gates (or his representatives) in any form or matter," the message reads. "Sinot has no business relationship with Mr. Gates. Aqua is a concept under development and has not been sold to Mr. Gates. Unfortunately, all 'information' in these recent articles is incorrect."
Crossed Wires
The reports that Gates is buying Sinot's Aqua appear to stem from a story published in The Telegraph on Saturday.
"The Sunday Telegraph can reveal that [Bill Gates] is behind the construction of a cutting-edge vessel by the Dutch superyacht specialist Feadship," the newspaper wrote. "The custom build is based on blueprints for the 112-metre design Aqua publicized last year at the Monaco Yacht Show by the Dutch marine architects Sinot to draw environmentally sensitive billionaires."
Gates has yet to respond to Futurism's request for comment, so right now, it seems there is a chance he's buying a hydrogen-powered superyacht — just not from Sinot.
READ MORE: Bill Gates 'not buying our hydrogen yacht' [ BBC ]
More on hydrogen power: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Flying Car Has a Range of 400 Miles
Share This Article
IMAGES
VIDEO
COMMENTS
Bill Gates reportedly has his eye on the world's first hydrogen-powered superyacht — a $644 million, environmentally friendly oasis on the sea with its own infinity pool, helipad, spa and gym.
Several days ago, the entire media world — including major news organizations and design blogs — began reporting that Bill Gates bought a $646 million hydrogen-powered superyacht. Criticism ...
There was much confusion on Monday if there was already a buyer who had paid the hefty $644 million price tag. Reports spread throughout the internet that billionaire Bill Gates had purchased the ...
SINOT YACHT ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN. There has been much fanfare in the media these last few days over a report that Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates commissioned a hydrogen-powered $644 million ...
Bill Gates Is Probably Not Buying a $644M Hydrogen-Powered Yacht. The Sinot Aqua costs $644 million and runs two one-megawatt engines on hydrogen, but won't be ready until 2024. Reports indicated ...
In this video, Bill Gates unveils his groundbreaking investment in a $644 million hydrogen-powered yacht, which represents a significant investment in sustai...
For Bill Gates and his $100 billion fortune, it's a hydrogen-powered superyacht. The $644 million vessel comes with five decks, an infinity pool, gym, helipad and spa.
Bill Gates may have been focusing on charity in the past decade or so, but he still buys a pricy gadget every now and then. Case in point: his latest purchase, according to The Telegraph is Sinot Aqua, a hydrogen-powered superyacht with an estimated price tag of US$644 million.. The 112-meter long yacht has five decks which host 14 guests and a 31-person crew.
The Telegraph reported on Sunday that Bill Gates is buying the Sinot Aqua, a hydrogen-powered superyacht with an estimated price tag of $644 million. However, the yacht's maker Sinot later told the BBC this is not the case. A spokeswoman for the firm said the Aqua yacht is "not linked" to Mr. Gates or any of his representatives.
The Telegraph reported on Sunday that Bill Gates is buying the Sinot Aqua, a hydrogen-powered superyacht with an estimated price tag of $644 million. However, the yacht's maker Sinot later told ...
Earlier on Monday, headlines across the Internet were saying that Bill Gates had bought the world's first hydrogen-powered super yacht for a whopping $644 million. That vessel, which is being ...
In 2020 the yachting world was abuzz with news that Bill Gates had bought as stunning and advanced yacht known as Project Aqua. The massive, 370-foot concept yacht was revealed in 2019 at the Monaco Yacht Show and news soon followed that billionaire Bill Gates, once the richest man in the world and the founder of Microsoft, had commissioned the construction of his own hydrogen-powered Aqua.
If anyone could afford to buy a $644 million yacht, it's Bill Gates. In fact, with a net worth of $108.8 billion, he could afford to buy hundreds. Contrary to the many, many reports that ...
Inside Bill Gates $644 Million Hydrogen Powered Superyacht. Ever since it came out that Bill Gates might have commissioned the world's first hydrogen powered...
Rumor has it, the world's first hydrogen powered super yacht was commissioned by none other than Microsoft founder, Bill Gates. If the rumors are true, then ...
Over the weekend numerous reports suggested the Microsoft billionaire, whose estimated worth hovers around $112 billion according to estimates by Forbes, shelled out approximately $644 million for ...
Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design. With multiple media outlets reporting that Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates pledged well over $600 million to build a 376-foot-long, hydrogen-powered superyacht ...
In this video, we take an exclusive look inside the luxurious $644 million super yacht owned by tech billionaire Bill Gates. With a length of 370 feet, this ...
Source - Bill Gates has ordered the world's first hydrogen-powered superyacht — a $644 million environmentally friendly oasis on the sea with its own infinity pool, helipad, spa and gym, according to reports. The billionaire Microsoft co-founder — the second-richest person in the world — commissioned the 370-foot luxury "Aqua" yacht by pioneering Dutch design firm Sinot, The ...
This is the groundbreaking hydrogen-fueled superyacht commissioned by billionaire Bill Gates. This video takes you behind the scenes of Aqua's journey from a...
Today, we will have a preview of the newly unveiled 644-million-dollar mega yacht that he allegedly commissioned. Let's get it on. During the 2019 Monaco Yacht Show, one of the most futuristic architectural marvels was unveiled, The Aqua, 376-foot long hydrogen-powered superyacht that will reign the high seas once its construction is completed.
You have to see this insane hydrogen powered yacht called SINOT AQUA which is owned by the man himself Bill Gates! Check it out!Enjoy your time on my channel...