E. P. Barrus Ltd is pleased to announce that it has again achieved the Certificate of Manufacturing Assessment for 2009 awarded by the American Bureau of Shipping.

This is the fourth year that Barrus has successfully completed this rigorous assessment which covers all levels of the manufacturing process from design, through to engine build and testing and the companies quality control systems.

This enables Barrus to manufacture and supply engines for boats that require SOLAS (safety of lives at sea) Certification. These are mainly for boats operated by commercial users, professional rescue organisations and the MoD.

The inboard engines which are currently available with SOLAS Certification include the Yanmar 4LH, 6LP and 6LY2 Series.