Story from Jam Press (Eco Superyacht)
Pictured: Concept images for the Dune Superyacht.
Super green 270ft superyacht run on wind and solar power with enough room for NIGHTCLUB unveiled
A super green 270ft superyacht run on wind and solar power with enough room for a NIGHTCLUB on board has been unveiled.
The luxury boat is only in the concept stage at the moment so the price is unknown.
It is designed by Netherlands-based yacht builder Feadship.
Dubbed ‘Dune’ - the vessel will run off wind and solar energy to reduce emissions.
The plans aim to reduce up to 95% of the potential negative environmental factors associated with operating a superyacht.
This figure is compared to a yacht meeting the current minimum environmental regulations.
The luxury vessel will feature overhangs to shade windows and reduce the energy required for cooling.
In an eco-conscious move, it also plans on getting rid of wooden teak decking.
These will be replaced with lavish flooring made of millions of tiny glass or stone chips.
This will be sealed in a transparent aliphatic polyurethane resin.
The engine room has been pushed towards the front of the ship – so guest can sleep closer to the pool deck, dining area and spa.
It has a private deck as well as a pavilion deck that offer great views.
The pavilion deck will be surrounded by glass .
It will have a luxury Jacuzzi zone as well as an informal dining and conversation area.
This can be designed to fit a nightclub.
The curved vessel will also feature a curved staircase.
This leads up to the yacht’s striking 10-metre mast.
There are two small pools as well as an entertainment area.
The pavilion is cooled using air drawn up the central staircase from other parts of the ship to reduce energy.
Onboard power is planned to be generated from solid oxide fuel cells that use green methanol as a reaction agent.
It was showcased at the Monaco boat show 2023.
The price of the yacht is yet to be released but it is likely to
