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Australia passes High Seas Biodiversity legislation
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...
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.
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.
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.
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