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August Race™ launches Oceans Assured™, a MARPOL-aligned marine cleaning system designed to replace marketing-led ‘green claims’ with evidence-led, fact-based sustainability across the leisure marine sector.

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...

August Race™ Announces First Keynote Speaker for Oceans Assured™ Global Launch   Dartmouth, UK - April 2026 August Race™ has today confirmed the first in a series of high-profile keynote speakers for the upcoming global launch of its Oceans Assured™ initiative, taking place on 22 April (World Earth Day) at 3pm (BST). The event, which will be broadcast live from Premier Marinas’ flagship facility at Noss on Dart, marks a significant milestone in the evolution of fact-based, science-led sustainability within the global leisure marine industry. The first confirmed keynote speaker is Mark (Robert) Smith of MolEndoTech, a leading innovator in...

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...

August Race™ Group has signed a new distribution agreement with Swobbit®, expanding its global product portfolio ahead of the Oceans Assured™ launch on 22 April. The partnership strengthens its ability to deliver fully compliant, high-performance cleaning solutions to the marine industry worldwide.