Gigayachts might be the ultimate status symbol, but this concept was designed with more than just lavish vacations in mind. Known as G-Quest, the 705-foot vessel aims to help further advance oceanographic research and deliver humanitarian aid.
G-Quest pairs a sturdy displacement hull with an innovative electric propulsion system for clean and efficient cruising. Kozloff envisions the explorer will run off futuristic fuels like hydrogen or biodiesel and will use battery technologies that are at the bleeding edge. The onboard steam turbine, for instance, will be connected to a generator that charges the batteries to provide power to the azimuth thrusters.The designer says the yacht could have a range of more than 20,000 nautical miles.
Kozloff says the estimated cost of the yacht is $1 billion to $1.2 billion. It’s impact on the world, however, could well be priceless.
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