Designer of hydrogen-fueled super yacht denies the vessel will be owned by Microsoft’s Bill Gates

The designer who has designed world’s first hydrogen-fueled super yacht have denied that the $645million vessel will belong to Microsoft’s Bill Gates.  

The vessel which is 370ft long and emits water, is continuously been linked to Gates as he has a liking for super yachts and also interested in technological solutions to climate change.

But Sinot, the designers of the concept ship, have denied it.

The yacht, unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show last year, comprises five decks complete with space for 14 guests, 31 crew members, a gym, yoga studio, beauty room, massage parlour and cascading pool on its rear deck.

The most impressive feature is two 28-ton vacuum-sealed tanks that are cooled to -423F (-253C) and filled with liquid hydrogen which powers the ship. The hydrogen is pumped through a special type of fuel cell which converts it into electricity, while emitting only water which can be safely pumped into the ocean.

Despite its novel fuel source, the vessel is able to reach 17 knots and travel 3,750 miles before it needs to refuel, enough to cover an Atlantic crossing from New York to Southampton. Designer Sander Sinot is hoping it will pave the way towards a more ecological future for the superyacht industry.

The new vessel is not expected to be ready to take to the open seas until 2024.

In a statement, Sinot said today that claims the vessel's concept had been bought by Gates were 'factually incorrect.'