Bill Gates has never stepped foot on his $645M hydrogen-powered superyacht with gym, helipad: report
Made for luxury sunset views, but never used.Bill Gates has never stepped foot on his $644 million superyacht as he prepares to sell the environmentally friendly luxurious vessel to a former NHL goalie turned billionaire, according to a report.The 390-foot ship, christened “Breakthrough,” was built by the Dutch shipbuilder Feadship in 2021 and launched three years later as the world’s first hydrogen-powered superyacht — and is equipped with amenities fit for a billionaire, including two large bedrooms, its own infinity pool, helipad, spa, and gym.The eco-friendly superyacht runs on “green” energy, with its only emission being water, thanks to two 28-ton vacuum-sealed tanks that power the ship with liquid hydrogen.While Feadship or Gates has never outright confirmed he commissioned the superyacht — also dubbed Project 821 — it has been widely reported that it belongs to the 13th richest person on the planet.However, even with all the lavish amenities and revolutionary technology, the Microsoft co-founder is seemingly ready to part ways with the massive vessel, according to Luxury Launches.Canadian billionaire and CEO of Green For Life Environmental Patrick Dovigi has been linked to buying the $645M superyacht, the outlet added.The Edmonton Oilers selected the Ontario native when he turned 18, taking him as the 15th pick in the second round in the 1997 NHL draft.After spending his career playing in the minor leagues, he eventually stepped away from the game and founded Green For Life Environmental Inc.
in 2007.His company has quickly become one of the most profitable and respected waste management firms in North America, with an estimated value of $18.62 billion as of April 2025, according to Market Watch.Dovigi himself has an estimated net worth of $1 billion and is the 97th richest person in Canada.Jamie Edmiston, CEO of Edmiston, one of the world’s leading superyacht brokerage and management companies, has said Breakthrough is a game changer for...