SPHERE IT COMES
Nuke-powered ‘floating sphere’ superyacht with 13 floors and 22 labs ‘combining science and luxury’ could sail by 2025
The massive yacht is fitted with Molten Salt Reactors that use liquid salt as fuel
A SUPERYACHT with a "floating sphere" atop that combines "science with luxury" could finally make its first voyage after years of testing.
Plans for the Earth 300 vessel - which has 13 floors and 22 labs - reveal it could hold 160 scientists from across the globe for sustainable exploration of our seas.
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The ambitious yacht will have a floating sphere on the deck of the vessel - and will have everything scientists will need to study and address problems such as climate change and pollution.
According to , the firm that designed it, the idea is to "unite science and exploration to confront Earth’s greatest challenges".
The company's website states: "We love life and want to ensure that humanity survives the future.
"It’s why we are representing tomorrow by setting aside berths for some of the world’s most promising young students.
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"We want to inspire and empower the next generation of global leaders to step up and help lead us into the future."
And of course, the vessel is designed to be eco-friendly - it will be fitted with Molten Salt Reactors, a kind of nuclear reactor that uses liquid salt as fuel.
That would make it 100% emission-free as it sails around for 300 days a year.
The gigantic superyacht will be 980 feet long and 200 feet high - and will be divided into four separate sections.
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On the top of the bow, you would have an observational deck, the main superstructure, and a large sphere at the beam which is supposed to host all the scientific pursuits.
In addition to this, you would also have another section inside the ship, with living accommodations, a lounge area and a dining space.
The bowels of the ship will also have enough room for boats and underwater vehicles, and there will be a "self-sufficient city" inside it.
Iddes says the yacht can accommodate some 160 scientists, 20 students, and 165 crew members to sail the ship around the year.
40 lucky VIP guests can also get a chance to travel in this unique yacht inside 20 luxury cabins.
The estimated construction cost of the massive vessel is reported to be £500million.
While Earth 300 may be built in Europe or South Korea, the extraordinary vessel could launch its first expedition as early as 2025.
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