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Second Keynote Speaker Announcement for Launch of Oceans Assured™
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...
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.
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.
Are Biodegradable Boat Cleaners MARPOL Compliant?
A technical explanation of why biodegradable boat cleaners are not automatically MARPOL compliant under Annex V criteria.
The MARPOL compliance gap in recreational boating
MARPOL may not be new, but its relevance to recreational boating is being redefined. For marinas and harbour operators globally, closing the compliance gap is fast becoming an operational and reputational priority rather than a theoretical regulatory concern.
