Superyachts are symbols of lavish excess, but more owners are thinking about the planet and how to make their vessels more eco-friendly. Here's a snapshot of the latest green yachts.
Superyachts are symbols of lavish excess, but more owners are thinking about the planet and how to make their vessels more eco-friendly. Here's a snapshot of the latest green yachts.
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<strong>Eco-friendly: </strong>Oceanco's Black Pearl is the world's largest sailing superyacht at 106.7 meters (350 feet) and is said to be able to cross the Atlantic without using fossil fuel.
Eco-friendly: Oceanco's Black Pearl is the world's largest sailing superyacht at 106.7 meters (350 feet) and is said to be able to cross the Atlantic without using fossil fuel.
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<strong>Smart energy:</strong> The yacht features a hybrid propulsion system which can generate its own electricity from its spinning propellers while sailing. It also has a high-tech waste heat recovery system, while solar sails are also in the pipeline.<br /><br />
Smart energy: The yacht features a hybrid propulsion system which can generate its own electricity from its spinning propellers while sailing. It also has a high-tech waste heat recovery system, while solar sails are also in the pipeline.
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<strong>Innovative ideas: </strong>Black Pearl won "Best Naval Architecture for Sailing Yachts" in the 2019 Boat International Design & Innovation Awards.
Innovative ideas: Black Pearl won "Best Naval Architecture for Sailing Yachts" in the 2019 Boat International Design & Innovation Awards.
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<strong>Hybrid future:</strong> The giant Sailing Yacht A -- technically a sail-assisted motor yacht -- also uses hybrid fuel techniques.
Hybrid future: The giant Sailing Yacht A -- technically a sail-assisted motor yacht -- also uses hybrid fuel techniques.
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<strong>Seafaring life</strong>: Sailing Yacht A has an elevator on its 100-meter-tall masts, allowing guests to travel to the top and admire the sea views.
Seafaring life: Sailing Yacht A has an elevator on its 100-meter-tall masts, allowing guests to travel to the top and admire the sea views.
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<strong>Explorer vessel:</strong> Another superyacht trend is the move towards "explorer" yachts -- they're state-of-the-art, but also able to contribute towards ocean research projects and venture into wilder areas. Pictured here is a design for upcoming superyacht REV Ocean. The largest superyacht currently under construction is projected to measure 182.6 meters.
Explorer vessel: Another superyacht trend is the move towards "explorer" yachts -- they're state-of-the-art, but also able to contribute towards ocean research projects and venture into wilder areas. Pictured here is a design for upcoming superyacht REV Ocean. The largest superyacht currently under construction is projected to measure 182.6 meters.
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<strong>Ocean exploration</strong>: "It's one thing to sail on top of the ocean but there's so much technology available now that lets you get underneath the water and explore the oceans in a completely unique way," REV Ocean's communication manager, Lawrence Hislop, tells CNN Travel.
Ocean exploration: "It's one thing to sail on top of the ocean but there's so much technology available now that lets you get underneath the water and explore the oceans in a completely unique way," REV Ocean's communication manager, Lawrence Hislop, tells CNN Travel.
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Another Oceanco project, the 105m Esquel is a diesel-electric vessel designed to explore remote locations.
Another Oceanco project, the 105m Esquel is a diesel-electric vessel designed to explore remote locations.
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Still in the concept phase, the Esquel will be capable of traveling 7,000 nautical miles in a single journey. "Toys" on board will include snowmobiles, a helicopter and a submarine, say Oceanco.
Still in the concept phase, the Esquel will be capable of traveling 7,000 nautical miles in a single journey. "Toys" on board will include snowmobiles, a helicopter and a submarine, say Oceanco.
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