Billionaire Bill Gates has not commissioned a hydrogen-powered superyacht from designer Sinot, as reported internationally on news sites - see below.

It had been widely reported that Mr Gates ordered a £500m ($644m) luxury vessel, based on the concept which was displayed in Monaco in 2019 - This has been denied by all involved and would eppear to be the latest example of 'fake news'! .......

Bill Gates has ordered Aqua - a hydrogen-powered superyacht.  - The $644 million vessel comes with five decks, an infinity pool, helipad, indoor health and wellness center with a hydro-massage room, and a yoga studio.

The 376-foot long concept design by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design and Lateral Naval Architects superyacht design and construction was unveiled at the Monaco yacht show with delivery expected in 2024.

Aqua has room for 14 guests and 31 crew members and boasts a 3,750-mile range with a top speed of 17 knots (19.6 mph). Below decks are two 28-tonne vacuum-sealed tanks that are cooled to -423F and filled with liquid hydrogen. This is converted into electrical energy by Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells, leaving only water as a by-product. The system provides power for the two one-megawatt motors and propellors, along with other systems.