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MARPOL Annex V and Marina Pollution - The Uncomfortable Truth
A new international regulatory review examines how MARPOL Annex V is being interpreted globally in relation to marina wash-down activities, boat cleaning and the use of products classified as harmful to the marine environment. Featuring direct responses from maritime administrations and analysis of aquatic hazard classifications within marine cleaning products.
August Race™ Appoints Exalto Emirates as Exclusive UAE Distributor for Oceans Assured™
August Race™ has appointed Exalto Emirates as the exclusive distributor for the Oceans Assured™ range across the United Arab Emirates. The partnership will introduce MARPOL Annex V compliant Non-HME marine maintenance and vessel care products to the UAE and the wider Middle East region
What Really Happens When Cleaning Chemicals Enter Marina Waters?
Marine pollution in marinas is rarely dramatic - it is cumulative. This article explores how routine wash-down discharge may affect enclosed coastal ecosystems over time.
MARPOL Annex V and Leisure Boating: The Compliance Gap
MARPOL Annex V applies to leisure craft, yet its relevance to routine marina wash-down activity is widely overlooked. This article examines the emerging compliance awareness gap and the potential insurance implications for boat owners and marina operators.
How Many Marine Cleaning Products Are Actually Harmful to Aquatic Life?
A review of publicly available Safety Data Sheets reveals that a significant proportion of boat wash and bilge cleaner products carry aquatic hazard classifications.
When products marketed for marine use are routinely discharged into marina waters, hazard classification becomes operationally significant. This article explores the emerging “Assumption Gap” between product marketing and environmental classification.
