New marine engine body formed
The environment tops the list of the new representative groupA world's best environmental standard is the aim of a new marine engine industry respresentative body that has been formed by major industry players has committed to sustainable boating practices.
The Australian Marine Engine Council (AMEC) was formed in Brisbane on Tuesday (August 25) as a result of growing discontent with some of the aims of the Outboard Engine Distributors Association (OEDA).
The foundation members of the new body include distributors and factory representatives from BRP Evinrude, Honda, Suzuki, Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Skeeter, Torqeedo and EFFA.
AMEC says it was launched with a clear and defined strategy to promote a sustainable marine industry. It also includes gasoline sterndrive and diesel engine manufacturers committed to the environment and industry.
A spokesman for AMEC, David Heyes, says the failure within the previous association memberships to develop a unified approach and a common strategy towards positive outcomes for the boating community had made it impossible for environmentally responsible companies to make a positive and honest representation to both the public and government agencies.
"Australia is already 10 years behind world best practice and as key participants in the industry we can no longer stand by passively while other members are unable to show their commitment to protecting our environment." Heyes says.
He says AMEC looks forward to welcoming other likeminded stakeholders within the marine industry.
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