Keynote Speaker Announcement for Launch of Oceans Assured™
August Race™ Announces First Keynote Speaker for Oceans Assured™ Global Launch
Dartmouth, UK - April 2026
August Race™ has today confirmed the first in a series of high-profile keynote speakers for the upcoming global launch of its Oceans Assured™ initiative, taking place on 22 April (World Earth Day) at 3pm (BST).
The event, which will be broadcast live from Premier Marinas’ flagship facility at Noss on Dart, marks a significant milestone in the evolution of fact-based, science-led sustainability within the global leisure marine industry.
The first confirmed keynote speaker is Mark (Robert) Smith of MolEndoTech, a leading innovator in the field of water quality analysis.
Mark is at the forefront of advancing real-time environmental monitoring through Bactiquick, a rapid bacterial water testing solution capable of delivering immediate insights without the delays associated with traditional laboratory analysis.
The technology is gaining increasing international recognition, particularly in the United States, where its capabilities align closely with the principles of the US Clean Water Act and broader environmental monitoring requirements.
At a time when marine environments are under growing pressure from pollution and sewage discharge, the ability to assess water quality in real time represents a significant step forward in environmental management and accountability.
Through Oceans Assured™, August Race™ is focused on addressing one side of the environmental equation - reducing harmful inputs into the marine environment through the development of 100% Non-HME, MARPOL Annex V compliant cleaning and maintenance products.
Innovations such as Bactiquick represent the other - enabling stakeholders to better understand and quantify existing water conditions.
Together, these approaches reflect a clear and accelerating direction of travel within the marine sector:
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Reducing harmful inputs
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Measuring real-world environmental conditions
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Enabling informed, evidence-led decision making
The Oceans Assured™ launch will bring together global industry stakeholders, associations and experts to explore how regulation, innovation and practical solutions can align to support a more sustainable future for the marine environment.
The event will be streamed live worldwide.
