August Race™ has appointed Exalto Emirates as the exclusive distributor for the Oceans Assured™ range across the United Arab Emirates. The partnership will introduce MARPOL Annex V compliant Non-HME marine maintenance and vessel care products to the UAE and the wider Middle East region
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.
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.
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