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IMO NEWS - IMO Strategy to Address Marine Plastic Litter from Ships Explained
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.
CEO of August Race Group awarded Fellowship of The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade
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.
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.
What Is a Non-Harmful Boat Cleaner?
A technical guide to understanding what a non-harmful boat cleaner should mean under recognised marine environmental criteria.
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