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Honda Marine and Sea World (Gold Coast, Australia) have launched an environmentally-friendly inflatable boat that will play a vital role in the marine park’s internationally-renowned research and rescue efforts.
The new Sea World 2, a 6.5m Swift rigid inflatable boat, is powered by two Honda BF150 four-stroke outboards, which boast the lowest total emissions of any engines in their class.
These engines also carry the Outboard Engine Distributors Association’s (OEDA) three-star rating for ultra-low emissions. This new star-rating emissions labelling scheme, which allows Australian boat owners to choose outboard engines based on emission information, comes into effect as of 1 January 2007.
Sea World 2 will be the very first vessel in Australia to carry outboard motors with the new rating.
Honda Marine Manager Tim Davies said the contribution to Sea World’s research and rescue program was not only part of a long-standing corporate partnership with Sea World, but an extension of Honda’s own commitment to protecting the environment.
“Honda leads the world in exceeding emission standards requirements by manufacturing technologically-advanced and environmentally-friendly engines for recreational and commercial use,” Mr Davies said.
“The four-stroke engines which power Sea World 2 have been selected due to their extremely low emissions – a very important requirement for the work Sea World undertakes.
“Honda is extremely proud to be associated with Sea World and excited to be part of its ongoing efforts to protect our marine environment and care for the creatures living in it.”
Further information: Honda – (03) 9270 1111 or visit: www.honda.com.au
(November 2006)
Pictured: Powered by Honda’s environmentally-friendly BF150 four-stroke outboards, Sea World’s new rigid inflatable boat, Sea World 2, will play a vital role in the marine park’s internationally-renowned research and rescue operations.
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