THESE are the incredible new plans for a billion pound superyacht which can be kitted out with a lab, oceanographic equipment and even a small hospital.
The mind-blowing 215-metre G-Quest is the brand new brainchild of California designer Steve Kozloff.
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Kozloff wanted to create a vessel that allows its owner to oversee their humanitarian efforts while living in luxury at sea.
He explains: “The upper three decks are designated for the owner and the owner’s guests.
“The remaining 80% of the yacht is dedicated to oceanographic research, medical research, green propulsion experimentation, and medical intervention.”
A huge 6,500 sq ft aircraft hangar can house two Sikorsky S-92 VIP helicopters and an electric VTOL.
This allows the ship to shore transport of personnel and various smaller helicopters.
In this impressive new design, the transportation of it’s passengers over long distances can be achieved via two Cessna Caravan Seaplanes.
These seaplanes will be hangered midship at the waterline.
Trips on land are catered for with a garage designated for two SUVs, including one mobile self-contained Nimbl overland exploration vehicle.
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For underwater exploration, the garage can accommodate and launch one U-Worx Research submarine.
The stunning G-Quest accommodates 26 guests in full luxury, plus 150 crew members that could include doctors, scientists, pilots, nurses, research engineers, and the ship’s operating crew.
The 3,000 sq ft owner’s suite is located at the bow with beautiful panoramic views and a large private pool.
On board, guests can enjoy a large spa and pool with a bar, as well as a spacious dining and lounging area.
A health suite would provide over twenty hospital beds, including 5G connected robotic surgery.
Further facilities can include MRI and x-ray imaging, an ophthalmology department, and even a dental area.
The G-Quest would be propelled by azimuth thrusters, which receive power from batteries charged by genset engines fuelled by hydrogen, methanol, biodiesel, and other green fuels of the future.
On this dazzling new ship, a thorium molten salt nuclear reactor would heat up water and power a steam turbine.
The steam turbine is connected to a generator which charges the batteries and provides direct electrical power to the propellers.
The vessel has a long-range capability of over 20,000 nautical miles.
Currently a concept, the Steve Kozloff Design G-Quest, described as “the future in research, humanitarian goals, and luxury”, is available for interested parties to take to production.
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