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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.
MARPOL Annex V and the Leisure Marine Industry: Closing the Awareness Gap
MARPOL Annex V has been in force for decades and applies globally. While it is often associated with commercial shipping, its scope extends beyond large vessels and into leisure craft, marinas, charter fleets, boatyards, and onboard operations. In practice, this means that many of the products routinely used for cleaning, maintenance, and day-to-day vessel care fall within its remit.
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