ICOMIA and IFBSO formalise diversity strategy through joint industry committee
The global recreational marine industry has taken a significant step towards improving representation, with two influential organisations joining forces to...
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MARPOL Compliant Boat Cleaners for Marinas, Boatyards and Vessel Owners
Oceans Assured™ products are formulated to be Non-HME and designed to support practical compliance with MARPOL Annex V operational discharge requirements through transparent documentation and evidence-based formulation.
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Collaboration, Not Competition - Building a Stronger Future for the Marine Industry
August Race™ discusses why collaboration across the leisure marine industry is essential to improving sustainability, compliance, innovation and environmental responsibility.
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Technical Director Peter Wallbank Delivers Keynote on MARPOL Compliance at Palma International Boat Show
August Race™ Technical Director Peter Wallbank delivered a keynote presentation at Palma International Boat Show discussing MARPOL compliance and emerging...
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MARPOL Annex V and Marina Pollution - The Uncomfortable Truth
A new international regulatory review examines how MARPOL Annex V is being interpreted globally in relation to marina wash-down activities,...
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The 2026 / 2027 Oceans Assured™ Catalogue Is Now Available
The new 2026 / 2027 Oceans Assured™ catalogue is now available for download, featuring the complete range of PFAS-free, Non-HME...
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EU Detergents Regulation 2026/405: The End of Vague Claims
The EU has rewritten the rules on detergents. Regulation (EU) 2026/405 signals a clear shift away from vague environmental claims...
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August Race Technical Director reviews environmental management for Marina World Magazine
August Race™ Technical Director Peter Wallbank explores environmental management, marina digitalisation and compliance in Marina World’s The State of Marinas...
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August Race CEO Sarah Wallbank Meets With Caroline Voaden MP
A day in Dartmouth with MP Caroline Voaden exploring youth inclusion in coastal communities, tackling brain drain and turning conversation...
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August Race™ launches Oceans Assured™ setting new standard for marine sustainability
August Race™ launches Oceans Assured™, a MARPOL-aligned marine cleaning system designed to replace marketing-led ‘green claims’ with evidence-led, fact-based sustainability...
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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...
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Keynote Speaker Announcement for Launch of Oceans Assured™
August Race™ Announces First Keynote Speaker for Oceans Assured™ Global Launch Dartmouth, UK - April 2026 August Race™ has...
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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...
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August Race™ Announces New Sales and Supply Agreement with Swobbit Europe®
August Race™ Group has signed a new distribution agreement with Swobbit®, expanding its global product portfolio ahead of the Oceans...
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August Race™ Appoints Exalto Emirates as Exclusive UAE Distributor for Oceans Assured™
August Race™ has appointed Exalto Emirates as the exclusive distributor for the Oceans Assured™ range across the United Arab Emirates....
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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...
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Why Oceans Assured™
The Oceans Assured range was built to deliver top-tier results and transparent compliance. Every product is formulated with sustainability in mind and supported by instant access to verifiable documentation - MARPOL statements, MSDS, spec sheets, packaging specs and batch traceability.
It’s a turnkey solution for MOD, leisure marine, cruise, commercial shipping and offshore operations - reducing admin time while improving audit-readiness.
Why it Matters
Our ocean is being irreversibly impacted by chemical pollution
Marine Conservation Society
17M+ tonnes of plastic entered the ocean in 2021
UN SDG 2022 Report.
Oceans underpin water, climate & food security
UN SDG 14 overview.
Sources: UN SDG 14 pages and Marine Conservation Society.
