The experimental research ship Sea Orbiter has been given the full go
ahead with the futuristic $43 million ship set to hit the waves as
early as next year. The 50m high research ship will utilise technologies
from solar power to wind turbines and is completely self-sustainable. Originally the brainchild of French designer Jacques Rougerie the
SeaOrbiter is unique as a vessel in that nearly 50 per cent of its mass
is actually underwater allowing for constant interaction with the ocean. Above the waterline however is the majority of the fin-like hull
housing living-quarters, research labs and of course the observation
deck and bridge. With partners like Microsoft
already on board the Sea Orbiter is likely to be more suited to a
science fiction film than reality and with it's entirely unique design
it's hard not to be impressed.
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