This 985-Foot Ice Breaker Superyacht Has Labs, Courtyards, and Casinos

We have seen support, research, and finally luxury yachts and vessels. But now we see a massive 985-foot (300 meters) monster with all of these and a whole lot more. It’s called the Beluga and is a superyacht from the mind of students at Coventry University in the UK, in collaboration with famed Feadship. It is a memorable design that you’ll remember for some time, or until something bigger comes along.

But for now, we have the Beluga. My opinion, the name doesn’t fit. I would much rather call this monstrosity Hammerhead, or something like that, but hey, I wasn’t included in the project.

Aside from being one of the largest designs around, it also includes a number of functions worthy of a worldwide expedition. For now we can skip the luxury bit and leave that to your own imagination, as the ship includes everything from casinos to laboratories, and even tennis courts. But we’ll get specific shortly.

First, let’s have a look at the hull. There is no mention about what sort of materials would be going into the conceptual design, However, we do know that it is strong enough to break through ice, giving the vessel access to some of the worlds less traveled regions.

This brings us to the next point of this superyacht. It’s also designed to include research facilities and laboratories for whatever is found in those unexplored regions. These research laboratories are spread out on five of the ship’s seven decks and are all housed at the rear under that bulbous superstructure. Here we can find everything from workstations, testing facilities, and even storage areas for specimens and goods. This space can also accommodate up to 44 scientists and researchers and is equipped with a lounge, dining area, and entertainment centers.

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