# Smartphone-Controlled Ships The Adastra Superyacht is Opulent and Controllable via iPhone By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-04-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adastra-superyacht References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/astrada-superyacht-launches/22135/) & [john-shuttleworth](http://www.john-shuttleworth.com/adastra.html) If you thought that you had seen everything when it comes to [luxurious sea liners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-horizons), the [Adastra Superyacht](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superyacht-contigo) just may change your mind. Despite its massive size, the ship is made from lightweight materials and can be controlled with the touch of a button -- so long as one has an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-15) or other iOS device and is within 164 feet of the vessel. Commissioned by Anto Marden, a billionaire in the Hong Kong-based shipping industry, the opulent ship is worth a whopping $15 Million US and measures 139.5 by 52.5 feet. The builder of the boat, Chinese native John Shuttleworth, incorporated opulent accommodations for up to nine people with additional space available for the crew. Each cabin boasts ample leg room and is equipped with a sauna, steam bath and whirlpool. It can speed along at 22.5 knots and boasts impressive fuel economy and range. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smartphone-controlled Ships:** The use of smartphones for controlling ships presents opportunities for innovative and convenient maritime transportation. - **Lightweight Materials:** The use of lightweight materials in shipbuilding offers the potential for fuel efficiency and improved performance in the maritime industry. - **Opulent Accommodations:** The incorporation of luxurious amenities and spacious accommodations in ships creates opportunities for high-end travel experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Maritime Transportation:** The maritime transportation industry can explore the integration of smartphone-controlled ships to enhance efficiency and convenience. - **Shipbuilding:** The shipbuilding industry can leverage lightweight materials to improve fuel efficiency and overall performance. - **Luxury Travel and Hospitality:** The luxury travel and hospitality industry can capitalize on opulent ship accommodations to offer high-end experiences for travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Technology Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-yacht-fd90.md) - [Billion-Dollar Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gquest-goliath-series-gigayacht.md) - [Hyper-Luxury Submersible Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migaloo-m5-superyacht.md) - [Tech-Packed Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-concept-yacht.md) - [Opulent Ultra-Exclusive Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aman-amangati-yacht.md) - [Panoramic Rooftop Jacuzzi Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-alpha-one-yacht.md) - [Luxury 72-Meter Super-Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Admiral-Yacht.md) - [Extreme Environment Yacht Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/75ft-explorer-sailing-yacht.md) - [Seafaring Sky Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airyacht.md)