THE NEW SUZUKI DF325A OUTBOARD MOTOR IN MALDIVES WATERS Known for its beaches, blue lagoons and unbelievable reefs, the Maldives consists of 26 ring-shaped atolls which are made up of more than a thousand coral islands. Being 99% ocean, one of the main sources of transportation from one island to the other is via speedboats installed with outboard motor (OBM) engines. MTCC, the sole distributor of Suzuki OBMs in the Maldives, is always looking for better solutions in terms of fuel economy, dependability, and the availability of spare parts in remote locations for these transportation providers. One of the major ongoing projects is the sea trial of the new DF325A model engines. MTCC, along with the support from Suzuki Marine Corporation (Japan), has been conducting sea trials for the DF325A twin engines installed on a Gulf Craft Touring 38 which used to have a twin installation of DF250. The trials’ success is showcased in the vessel’s improved performances, high fuel-efficiency, high stability from the dual prop system, and the increased grip and propulsion to evenly distribute torque between each propeller. The eyes of all commercial users in the Maldivian outboard market were set on the successful sea trials of the DF325A engines. MTCC aims to revolutionize the OBM market with the introduction of the DF325A engine to the OBM market and give the ultimate boating experience to the users in the industry. Maldives Transport and Contracting Company, (MTCC) was incorporated in 1980 and is currently the longest serving public company in the Maldives. The company was established with the objective to contribute towards the development of infrastructure and transport service in the country. Since then MTCC has positioned itself as one of the strongest business entities in the country with a diversified range of products and services, with a work force of over 1090 employees across the country. Today the company offers a diverse range of services such as construction and project management services, logistical operations, modern transport services, engineering and docking service and a plethora of reputed product as, Yanmar and Suzuki marine engines, Hamilton propulsion system, Castrol lubricants, Sigma protective coatings, Scott Bader boat building composite.
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