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What Is a MARPOL Compliant Boat Cleaner? A Practical Guide
A clear explanation of what a MARPOL compliant boat cleaner is, how Non-HME classification works and why compliance matters for modern marine operations.
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.
Oceans Assured™ Initiative Advances with Global Distribution Appointments
During METSTRADE, August Race held a series of meetings with strategic distribution partners from around the world in support of the Oceans Assured initiative, with territory appointments now confirmed and details to be announced shortly.
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.
Innovate UK Endorsement — What It Means for Oceans Assured™
Oceans Assured™ has been endorsed by Innovate UK, the UK Government’s national innovation agency, recognising the initiative’s role in accelerating fact-based sustainability across the global marine industry. The endorsement supports the strategic roll-out of Oceans Assured™, connecting international partners and enabling rapid adoption of MARPOL-aligned, evidence-led solutions at scale.
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