A team from Japan's Honda Marine is visiting the Maldivian to design better suited engines for the country's seas and environment.
Honda Marine Japan Service Department's Chief Administrator Takahiro Sasaki said the main purpose of the visit was to seek customer advice and guidance on designing Honda Marine engines to suit Maldivian seas.
He said research will be conducted to identify the most convenient and cost-effective ways for customers to use the engine.
"This is a good opportunity to recognize one of the most important markets for us worldwide. We can tell that our customers are satisfied. But we will identify areas for improvement and take steps to address them in the future," Sasaki said.
The team will be touring the islands until February 2 by travelling with passengers on Honda Marine's engine-powered vessels.
In addition, investigations are planned to be conducted by installing special devices on some engines to improve the quality. During the visits, the team will meet with boatbuilders and customers to exchange views.
Honda Marine engines are one of the most fuel efficient, fast and low maintenance engines currently in use in the Maldives.
The engines are designed to be protected from corrosion from the effects of salt water. Marine Vibe is the official distributor of Honda Marine in the Maldives.
The company's showroom is located on Orchid Magu and the service center is located on Muranga Magu in Male' city.
