SuperWorld, the virtual world in Augmented Reality (AR), has partnered with design platform 3Deluxe to bring AR experiences to the attendees of the Monaco Yacht Show (22–25 Sep 2021) in Port Hercules, Monaco.

An innovative highlight of the Monaco Show will feature the launch of an emissions-free “superyacht” by 3Deluxe, a German design studio working in realms of architecture, design, and popular culture. The superyacht will be for sale as an NFT (non-fungible token) in the SuperWorld NFT Salon. At the same time as the Monaco Boat Show, the 3D superyacht will be free to admire in the SuperWorld app.

Today, facing down the climate crisis remains our biggest challenge. The effects of global warming are felt in every industry, and in every part of the world, which is why many organizations have been forced to rethink their future as it relates to the sustainability of the planet. Within the boating sector, there are a number of factors that can be improved upon to mitigate climate impact, including zero emission ships.

Shipyards have already begun experimenting with fuel cell technology to decrease emissions, but there remains room for improvement. The architecture and design studio, 3Deluxe, has for many years stood at the vanguard of design for expedition and cruise ships, and will now present a design study for a zero-emission “superyacht.”

“Working with 3Deluxe is ideal for SuperWorld,” said SuperWorld Co-Founder and CEO Hrish Lotlikar. “Our vision is to help build a better world, and a move toward greater sustainability for yachts — for any form of transportation — aligns perfectly with our business model. Team SuperWorld is dedicated to moving forward in the Metaverse and giving back in the real world, so this partnership gives us and our users the perfect opportunity to showcase AR and NFTs that affect profound change.”

With this initiative, half the proceeds from the sale of the superyacht NFT will go to Sea Change, a marine conservation organization comprised in part of producers from the Oscar-winning film, My Octopus Teacher.

“Ideally,” says the 3D Deluxe team, “the ship will be made available by the future owner for educational purposes while it is at rest. Our aim is to use the project as a communicative platform for discussion of the complex challenges of our time and as an unconventional location for summits, conferences and think tanks..”

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