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A Turning Point for Leisure Marine: Bringing Fact-Based Sustainability to MARPOL Compliance
New guidance from August Race Technical Director Peter Wallbank helps the leisure marine industry better understand operational compliance under MARPOL Annex V, the global anti-pollution regulation that applies to all vessels.
Addressing the Compliance Gap: ICOMIA Session at METSTRADE 2025
Peter Wallbank, Co-Founder and Group Technical Director of August Race Group, was invited to speak alongside ICOMIA Technical Director Patrick Hemp at METSTRADE, addressing regulatory compliance and MARPOL Annex V awareness within the recreational marine industry.
Peter Wallbank Invited to Join ICOMIA Technical Committee
Peter Wallbank, Technical Director of August Race, has been invited to join the ICOMIA Technical Committee, chaired by Sebastien Milcendeau. The ICOMIA Technical Committee plays a central role in supporting the global recreational marine industry by monitoring emerging and evolving technical regulations, guiding the development and revision of ISO standards, and encouraging alignment between international frameworks such as ISO and ABYC. Its work helps ensure that technical standards remain practical, relevant, and globally consistent. In addition to its standards-focused activity, the Committee maintains awareness of technical developments in adjacent and non-marine sectors. Where appropriate, these developments are brought to the...
AUGUST RACE FOCUSSES ON SUSTAINABILITY
Co-Founder of August Race Peter Wallbank has shared that he has been appointed as a member of the ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations) Sustainability Committee.With over 25 years of experience in the chemical industry — including the last 12 dedicated to the marine sector — Peter has developed a deep commitment to advancing sustainability and navigating the complex regulatory landscape that surrounds it.Peter said "Joining this global forum is a real privilege and I look forward to gaining a wider understanding of sustainability within our industry, contributing to meaningful progress and helping to promote fact based transparency"
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