Create An Ocean-Going Starship Enterprise

Inspired by Jacques Cousteau, Earth 300 will be a superyacht and floating laboratory that will address climate change when it is ready.

- Justin Harper

It may not soar through the galaxies like the famous Star Trek spaceship, but the Earth 300 could soon be making waves of its own. A superyacht still in its concept stage, it not only looks stunning but will be created for one primary mission: to help save the planet. Small wonder that the man behind Earth 300 refers to it as the Starship Enterprise of the seas, given its advanced onboard technology and journey of discovery.

When built, the megayacht will be a floating laboratory housing hundreds of scientists and climate experts who will travel non-stop around the globe conducting research. That’s the grand vision of Aaron Olivera, the Singapore-based entrepreneur who crafted the blueprint for Earth 300, which is expected to launch in 2025.

Aside from being visually stunning, Olivera's design also demonstrates a commitment to fighting climate change. Yet, why would you build a superyacht to save the environment? The oceans absorb most of the carbon on Earth, making them the planet's beating heart. We will die if the oceans dwindle since 70 per cent of the oxygen we breathe comes from the oceans, says Olivera.