Sustainability and superyacht are two words that don't normally fit together. However, the new Onyx H2-BO is about to change that.
Of course, yachting by harnessing the wind is an environmentally sound way of getting from port to port, but vast modern superyachts are actually motorised floating homes that consume more fuel per mile than an average motorist uses in a month or two.
MASK Architects, a renowned name in innovative maritime design, has unveiled Onyx H2-BO 85, an 85 meter superyacht propelled by onboard hydrogen production. This remarkable vessel not only heralds a new era of sustainability in the yachting industry but also sets new standards for luxury and eco-consciousness. It's the world's first yacht capable of producing hydrogen onboard.
MASK says that by harnessing the energy-efficient process of electrolysis through hydroelectric turbines, their vessel emits no harmful gases locally, significantly enhancing the marine environment and reducing the yacht's ecological footprint during sailing.
The yacht's sustainability revolves around the innovative combination of electrolysis and hydroelectric turbines, making it an environmentally friendly choice. Seawater drawn directly from its surroundings undergoes pretreatment before being subjected to electrolysis, which splits water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen gases. The hydrogen is then safely stored, ready to be used as a fuel source for engines, generators, or fuel cells.
If the promise of cost savings and eco-friendliness isn't enough to keep the owner grinning, the yacht's opulent cabins and lavish lounges are sure to impress guests. Billionaires, for their part, can now enjoy their leisure vessels without the accompanying guilt. Historically, these ships have been dubbed 'climate killers' - and with good reason.