OREANDA-NEWS. August 09, 2016. Mercury Marine, the world's leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines, recently donated seven Mercury outboard engines to Surf Life Saving groups, an Australian and New Zealand not-for-profit community organization that promotes water safety and provides surf rescue services. 

Each year, Brunswick Corporation grants its Chairman's Safety Award to three "outstanding performers" from its manufacturing, engineering and distribution facilities worldwide.

Mercury Marine's Regional Distribution Centre in Dandenong was announced as one of the three winners earlier this year.  Included in the award is a donation which the winners can pass on to a charity of their choice – this year, the Dandenong plant picked Surf Life Saving.

The seven new Mercury outboards were presented this week to Life Saving Victoria by Mark Schwabero, Chairman and CEO of Brunswick Corporation.

"I'm very proud to hand over these powerful and reliable engines on behalf of the Mercury team at Dandenong in Victoria," Schwabero said.  "Surf Life Savers do an amazing job and today we're ‘putting up our hand' to show our support and make a practical, real life difference to the Surf Life Saving Clubs and volunteers who donate so much of their time and effort to help keep us safe."

The engines will be widely distributed to maximize their benefit – one 25hp engine to each Australian state and a 30hp engine to New Zealand.

Volunteer surf lifesavers and lifeguards perform more than 10,000 rescues each year in Australia and New Zealand, with at least 1,000 conducted in IRBs.

"IRBs are a vital piece of lifesaving equipment – they can be launched quickly and easily, making them a very effective rescue tool," said Darren McLeod, LSV director. "Ongoing maintenance and replacement costs do place a financial burden on our Life Saving Clubs so these engines will definitely make a difference."

"These engines will absolutely help us perform our role and we want to make sure they are put to use to get the best outcomes for the community," McLeod added.

Mercury Marine is a long-time provider of outboard engines to Surf Life Saving in Australia and New Zealand.


About Mercury Marine

Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wis., Mercury Marine is the world's leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A \\$2 billion division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications, empowering boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. Mercury's industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages; MotorGuide trolling motors; Mercury propellers; Mercury inflatable boats; Mercury SmartCraft electronics; Attwood marine parts; Land ‘N Sea marine parts distribution; and Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils. More information is available at mercurymarine.com.