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August Race™ Announces Global Ocean Sustainability Leader Holly Manvell for Oceans Assured™ Launch   Dartmouth, UK - April 2026 August Race™ has today confirmed the second keynote speaker for the upcoming global launch of its Oceans Assured™ initiative, taking place on 22 April (World Earth Day) at 3.30pm (BST). The event, which will be broadcast live from Premier Marinas’ flagship facility at Noss on Dart, continues to bring together leading voices from across the marine, environmental and sustainability sectors. Joining the keynote lineup is Holly Manvell, Founder of Clean Sailors and ReSail by Clean Sailors, a recognised advocate for ocean...

Joint media release with: Senator the Hon Murray Watt, Minister for the Environment and Water 31 March 2026 Federal Parliament has today passed the Albanese Government’s legislation that will see Australia officially join a landmark international treaty to protect the ocean beyond our country’s borders. The High Seas Biodiversity Treaty (also known as Marine Biological Diversity Beyond National Jurisdiction) provides the comprehensive framework for nations, including Australia, to protect and sustainably manage the world’s ocean beyond the limits of national jurisdiction. The high seas, which sit outside individual countries’ maritime boundaries and exclusive economic zones, cover more than 60 percent...

The IMO has published its Strategy to Address Marine Plastic Litter from Ships, reinforcing the importance of MARPOL Annex V in reducing pollution from vessels. While the regulatory framework already exists, awareness and compliance remain a challenge across the leisure marine sector. This article explores why better understanding of MARPOL requirements is key to reducing operational pollution in marinas and boatyards.

Sarah Wallbank, CEO of August Race Group, has been awarded a Fellowship of The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade, recognising her leadership in international trade and the global growth of the August Race™ marine products business.

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.