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International Business Times
6 hours ago
- Business
- International Business Times
Bill Gates' $645M Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht Up for Sale — He Never Used It
July 31, 2025 21:40 +08 A 390-foot hydrogen-powered superyacht, believed to be commissioned by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, is now up for sale. Priced at $645 million, the yacht—named Breakthrough (also called Project 821 )—is expected to be showcased at the Monaco Yacht Show. Despite years of development, Gates is reported to have never used the vessel. X Built by Dutch shipyard Feadship and designed by RWD, the superyacht is the world's first "net-zero" yacht powered by liquid hydrogen stored at -253°C. A biofuel backup cuts emissions by 90%. Heat from the fuel system is reused to warm pools and interior spaces, highlighting the yacht's green design. Luxury Redefined at Sea The yacht includes a private four-story residence with bedrooms, offices, a gym, and sea-view balconies. Despite this personalized layout, Gates reportedly never boarded the yacht. Designed like a floating mansion, the yacht also offers an infinity pool, basketball court, cinema, private hospital, hot tubs, and space for 30 guests and 43 crew. The interiors mix fine leather, oak, marble, and rattan, giving the yacht a high-end coastal resort feel. A New Era in Yachting Jamie Edmiston, CEO of the yacht's brokerage firm, called Breakthrough "the one that will change it all," citing its perfect mix of luxury and sustainability. Feadship's Jan-Bart Verkuyl said hydrogen fuel cells are the future of marine travel. Canadian billionaire Patrick Dovigi is rumored to be in talks to buy the yacht. Regardless of who owns it next, Breakthrough is already making waves in the world of sustainable luxury travel.
India.com
a day ago
- Business
- India.com
Meet Breakthrough, Microsoft founder Bill Gates' secret super yacht he never used, now up for sale for a whopping Rs..., the yacht is world's first...
Bill Gates' super yacht is reportedly worth $645 million. (File) Bill Gates, one of the richest men in the world, is known for his simplistic lifestyle, has disposed off many of his luxurious properties over the years, and now a lavish super yacht, reportedly owned by the Microsoft founder will be up for sale at Monaco Yacht Show 2025 for a shocking price. According to reports, the Breakthrough super yacht is the world's first liquid hydrogen-powered vessel, secretly owned by Bill Gates, but the tech billionaire has reportedly never used the luxury boat. Why Bill Gates' Breakthrough yacht is special? As per a New York Post report, Bill Gates' Breakthrough is the world's first hydrogen-powered net-zero super yacht, which runs on liquid hydrogen. The Gates' 'secret' yacht was reportedly designed by RWD under Project 821 and was built by Feadschiff in the Netherlands over a span of five years. The luxurious super yacht boasts seven decks, and all the luxury amenities money can buy, including a full-size basketball court, a movie theatre, a hot tub, a private hospital, a gym, a yoga studio, a beauty room, a massage parlor and a swimming pool. The vessel can accommodate 14 guests and 31 crew members, and has two 20 tonne vacuum-sealed tubes that are filled with hydrogen to provide power at a temperature of -253 degrees Celsius. What does the yacht use for fuel and warmth? The hydrogen fuel makes the Breakthrough yacht an eco-friendly vessel as it does not emit harmful gases unlike coal or diesel-powered boats, which is in line with Bill Gates' image as a vocal environmentalist. Interestingly, in the absence of coal and wood, the yacht uses gel-fueled fire balls to provide warmth to its guests on cold nights, thus remaining a carbon-neutral vessel throughout its journeys. How much does the Breakthrough yacht cost? According to the NY Post report, Bill Gates' super yacht costs an estimated $645 million (over Rs 5652 crore), and even though the billionaire has never officially acknowledged ownership, the yacht is believed to have been built under his instructions.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Bill Gates' Secret Luxury Yacht Listed For $645 Million. He Never Set Foot On It
A superyacht reportedly owned by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will be up for sale at the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show. Mr Gates never set foot on "Breakthrough", the 390-foot-long vessel, which runs entirely on liquid hydrogen. And yet, the yacht is listed at a staggering $645 million. Previously known as Project 821, the vessel was designed by RWD and constructed by Feadship in the Netherlands over five years. It is marketed as the first net-zero superyacht powered by hydrogen in the world, The New York Post reported. Clean electricity is produced by sophisticated fuel-cell systems, and any extra heat is recycled to heat the towel rails, steam rooms, pools, and even the flooring in the bathrooms. A biofuel backup guarantees that emissions are still lowered by nearly 90 per cent during trips without hydrogen refuelling. The opulent vessel features seven decks, a full-size basketball court, a movie theatre, hot tubs, a private hospital, and an interior described as a four-story townhouse by the sea, complete with offices, libraries, fireplaces, and terraces offering a panoramic view of the sea. Its luxury is further enhanced by sliding balconies, several guest cabins (which can accommodate up to 30 guests across 15 cabins and 43 crew members), and upscale finishes such as leather, marble, oak, and rattan. Although Gates has not officially acknowledged ownership, it is often assumed that the vessel was constructed according to his instructions. According to Boat International, the ship will finally have its chance to shine on its own at the biggest boat currently slated to attend the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show, which is set for September 24-27, per Luxury Launches. According to insiders, Canadian millionaire Patrick Dovigi, CEO of Green For Life Environmental, may be poised to acquire it. The yacht is being brokered for resale by Edmiston, whose CEO, Jamie Edmiston, called it "the one that will change it all." "The goal was to create the greenest and most environmentally advanced yacht ever built, without compromise," Edmiston said in a press release.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Bill Gates' secret ultra-luxury yacht to list for $645M — and he's never set foot aboard
A 390-foot superyacht designed to run entirely on liquid hydrogen is poised to make waves at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show — where it will be listed for sale with a whopping $645 million price tag. Though never publicly confirmed by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, the vessel — named 'Breakthrough' and also known as 'Project 821' — has long been linked to the billionaire. Gates, however, has never actually set foot aboard the yacht, according to Luxury Launches. Advertisement The Post has reached out to Gates' reps for comment. 7 A 390-foot hydrogen-powered superyacht — commissioned by Bill Gates — is hitting the market for $645 million at the Monaco Yacht Show this September. Built by Dutch shipyard Feadship and designed by RWD, the seven-deck vessel took five years to complete and will be the largest yacht on display at the show. Advertisement The listing is being handled by yacht brokerage Edmiston. 7 Dubbed 'Breakthrough,' the ultra-luxury vessel boasts a beach club-style infinity pool, a basketball court, a private hospital, a cinema, multiple libraries and hot tubs, along with accommodations for 30 guests across 15 cabins and 43 crew. Edmiston 'This is the one that will change it all,' Jamie Edmiston, the firm's chief executive said in a press release. 'The brief was to build the greenest and most environmentally advanced yacht ever built, without compromise. It was a huge challenge, but one that the team has embraced and delivered on.' What sets Breakthrough apart is its fuel system: a next-generation hydrogen fuel cell platform that allows the vessel to operate entirely off compressed liquid hydrogen stored below deck at minus 253 degrees Celsius. Advertisement The ship's power plant also recycles heat generated during conversion to warm pools, steam rooms, towel bars and guest-room floors. For voyages where hydrogen is unavailable, a secondary biofuel system supplies electricity while reducing emissions by 90%. 7 Gates' four-story 'townhouse within a yacht' includes private elevators, sea terraces and a gym, creating a secluded, residential atmosphere. Edmiston 7 Designed by RWD and built by Feadship over five years, Breakthrough runs primarily on liquid hydrogen stored at -253°C, making it the world's first hydrogen-fueled 'net zero' yacht, with biofuel backup cutting emissions by 90%. Edmiston Advertisement 'Fuel cells will play an important role for yachts in the years to come,' Jan-Bart Verkuyl, a director at Feadship said, citing their 'superior efficiency, low particle emissions and low noise radiation.' Beyond its green credentials, the yacht delivers the kind of luxury one might expect at this price point. The interior is fitted with a blend of leathers, marble, limed oak and rattan, intended to evoke a coastal resort aesthetic. There's a full-size basketball court, a cinema, several hot tubs and a private hospital onboard. 7 Despite the speculation and extensive investment, Gates has reportedly never set foot aboard. Bruce Glikas/WireImage The owner's quarters span four private floors and include two bedrooms, twin bathrooms, dressing rooms, two offices — each with a fireplace — a gym, a pantry and a living room. 'It creates, in essence, a secluded four-level townhouse-by-the sea within the much larger yacht,' reads the listing. Discreet balconies slide out from the hull at the touch of a button, their floors rising to sit flush with the yacht's interior rooms. Advertisement Edmiston notes that 'at each deck level, there are inviting private lifestyle destinations to savor,' such as a 'coffee corner and games niche,' 'a library on the main deck' and 'a private dining room with a sea terrace.' 7 The sale is being handled by Edmiston, whose CEO called it 'the one that will change it all.' 7 Canadian billionaire Patrick Dovigi is rumored to be the buyer. Edmiston In total, Breakthrough can accommodate 30 guests and 43 crew members. Advertisement The owner's deck alone sits 121 feet above the waterline. While Gates has neither confirmed nor denied his involvement with the project, industry insiders say the yacht was built to his specifications. Canadian billionaire Patrick Dovigi, CEO of Green For Life Environmental, is reportedly in line to acquire it.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
RWD saves Rs 816cr through transparent bidding: Minister
Patna: State's rural development minister, Ashok Kumar Choudhary, on Friday said his department has been able to save up to Rs 816.68 crore because of "transparent and competitive" bidding process for the construction of rural roads across the state. Addressing a press conference at the IPRD hall here, he said the tender amount for 1,038 packages (of rural roads) was Rs 18,636.42 crore but the actual contract was awarded just for Rs 17,819.74 crore, thus saving an amount of Rs 816.68 crore. The minister also said the state govt had earlier given permission to the department to prepare block-wise/ sub-division packages for the construction of rural roads. "Under the rural roads strengthening and management programme, the state govt has sanctioned the proposal to construct 14,036 roads having 24,480 km length in 2024-25, while 4,079 roads having 6,484 km of length have been sanctioned in the current financial year (2025-26). Had road-wise tender been floated, the number of tenders would have been much higher which would have taken time in disposing of them," he said. He also pointed out that the RWD has prepared a "combined model bidding document" as per which bidders have been barred from submitting hard copies to bring transparency. "In order to maintain the rural roads for seven years and ensure better riding quality, 70% to 75% of the amount will be utilised in the first year, while the remaining 25% to 30% will be spent in the fourth year for proper maintenance," the minister said.
