Iddes Yachts has unveiled a new concept for an exploration and research vessel that appears to break all previously known boundaries to yacht design.

With a length of 300 meters (984 feet), this concept vessel dubbed EARTH 300 would be longer than the Titanic and would fit into an entirely new category, the Giga yacht.

Name: Earth 300

Length: 300 meters

Scientists: 160

Crew: 165

Guests: 40

Designer: Iddes Yachts

EARTH 300 yacht interior

EARTH 300 will not be a private superyacht made for relaxation and luxury. The concept focuses on scientific research and the provision of state-of-the-art facilities. More than 400 people will be able to fit on this incredible yacht which could include 160 scientists, 165 crew members, 40 guests, 20 students and 20 other resident experts.
A total of 22 laboratories are designed to provide researchers with all the supplies and equipment needed to conduct studies directly on board the ship.

The concept aims to merge the characteristics of luxury yachts, cruisers, exploration and research vessels without being too close to any of them. So Aaron Olivera, CEO of the Earth 300 initiative described the Giga yacht that will take marine conservation efforts to a new level.

Exterior of the EARTH 300 yacht

The EARTH 300 Giga yacht looks incredibly futuristic and surreal with its large science sphere which will house what the CEO described as a "science city" of laboratories and research facilities.

Iddes Yachts founder and chief naval architect on the project Iván Salas Jefferson says the EARTH 300 will help overcome "earth's greatest challenges" by suggesting a ship's involvement in sustainability and research efforts.

The whole concept is highly futuristic with Jefferson even describing Iddes as a "global solutions alchemist".

The sphere is somewhat of a symbolic element that is supposed to represent the earth as well as looking like an alien spaceship.

While the science sphere is the EARTH 300's most prominent feature, it also features a large observation deck with an attached helipad at the bow of the vessel.

The view from this side of the yacht will be almost 360°, providing the perfect opportunity for stargazing.

Specifications of the EARTH 300 yacht

As can be expected from a vessel destined for conservation efforts, the EARTH 300 will sail emission-free thanks to its nuclear-powered engines (particularly MSR).

This technology has gained popularity in recent times and millions of people are expected to be invested in its research in the coming years. The yacht is expected to carry an entire fleet of submarines to aid in underwater exploration. The exact specifications of the EARTH 300 such as speed, range and measurements are not currently available until the concept is further developed by Iddes.