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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Anti-pollution marine care.
a premium cleaning and maintenance range formulated to support marpol annex v compliance, non-harmful-to-marine-environment principles, and clear digital proof.
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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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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...
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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...
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MARPOL Annex V and Leisure Boating: The Compliance Gap
MARPOL Annex V applies to leisure craft, yet its relevance to routine marina wash-down activity is widely overlooked. This article...
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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...
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What Is a Non-Harmful Boat Cleaner?
A technical guide to understanding what a non-harmful boat cleaner should mean under recognised marine environmental criteria.
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Does MARPOL Annex V Apply to Marinas and Boatyards?
A technical explanation of how MARPOL Annex V relates to marina and boatyard operations and discharge responsibility.
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Are Biodegradable Boat Cleaners MARPOL Compliant?
A technical explanation of why biodegradable boat cleaners are not automatically MARPOL compliant under Annex V criteria.
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What Does Non-HME Mean Under MARPOL Annex V?
A clear explanation of what Non-HME means under MARPOL Annex V and how harmful classifications affect marine cleaning product compliance.
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What Is a MARPOL Compliant Boat Cleaner? A Practical Guide
A clear explanation of what a MARPOL compliant boat cleaner is, how Non-HME classification works and why compliance matters for...
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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.
