MAN B&W Diesel have been selected to power an attempt for a high-speed water record. The company’s engines powered the vessels that broke the transatlantic record and won the Blue Riband in 1990 and 1998. Today the company is involved in the production of the fastest megayacht in the world. Two 18-cylinder MAN B&W Diesel VP185 engines are being supplied for a new mega yacht that will attempt the unofficial speed record for large motor yachts: a maximum speed of over 70 knots has been designed for, which is approximately 130 km/h. The additional challenge: This high speed will not be reached by a spartan racing boat, but by a luxury yacht, which is almost 43 metres long. The 8.25 metre wide ship provides her owner and his guests with luxury accommodation on three decks.