The participating organisations are from 10 countries:

• 9 are EU Member Countries (Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Sweden, United Kingdom)
• 1 is Associated to FP6 Country (Switzerland)

From the participants:

• 60% are Industrial partners
• 19% are Universities
• 12% are Research organisations
• 9% are User / Operator companies.

The members of the Core Group, cover together about 80% of the world’s marine engine market (medium- and low-speed engines).