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Maintaining Clean Ports and Biodiversity-Active Clean Ports Certification
December 4, 2025
On January 17, 2025, Maribay Toulon Plaisance ISO 18725 certification, which combines theClean PortsandBiodiversity-Active Clean Ports standards.
This international standard is now the benchmark for environmental management and sustainable development for marinas.
This international standard is now the benchmark for environmental management and sustainable development for marinas.
This voluntary certification demonstrates Maribay Toulon Plaisance strong commitment Maribay Toulon Plaisance preserving marine environments and continuously improving port practices.
The main criteria evaluated
ISO 18725 is based on several key requirements, including:
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Controlled waste and effluent management,
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Training and raising awareness among recreational boaters and all port stakeholders,
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The implementation of concrete actions in favor of biodiversity, to protect and strengthen the ecosystems present on the sites.
A commitment monitored annually
Certification is issued for a period ofthree years. During this cycle, anannual follow-up auditis conducted to verify compliance with practices, reinforce the actions taken, and ensure continuous improvement.
At the end of these three years, afull renewal auditis required to maintain certification.
At the end of these three years, afull renewal auditis required to maintain certification.
A conclusive 2025 audit
In November, the annual follow-up audit was carried out on all ports.
The results, which were particularly satisfactory, enabled us tomaintain our ISO 18725 certification, confirming the soundness of our environmental approach and the daily commitment of our teams.
The results, which were particularly satisfactory, enabled us tomaintain our ISO 18725 certification, confirming the soundness of our environmental approach and the daily commitment of our teams.