Simple Sailor Marine

Simple Sailor Marine is built by yacht professionals for yacht professionals. We create powerful, ocean-degradable cleaning concentrates that reduce environmental harm while cutting waste, storage, and costs. Unlike traditional cleaners full of unnecessary fillers and harsh chemicals, our formulas are scientifically tested on real superyachts, ensuring maximum cleaning power with minimal environmental impact.

Yes. Our products are formulated with truly biodegradable and marine-safe ingredients, unlike many cleaners mislabeled as "biodegradable" that degrade only in land-based environments. Our Sea Foam Boat Soap™ and Simple Teak™ Cleaners contain no toxic surfactants, sulfates, phosphates, or fillers, making them safe for marine life and ecosystems.

Yes. Exceeding MARPOL, REACH, EU and EPA standards for transparent, peace-of-mind superyacht compliance.

Other brands starting with the letter 'D' and 'L' and 'T' use fake MARPOL, Clean Marinas and even non existent annexes on their labels in an attempt to lure in professional customers. The have also been known to put and post 'approved' under each of these headings which is downright misleading and illegal. We like to keep it simpler here at Simple Sailor Marine.

No "proprietary trade secrets"—just real chemicals with real LC50 and LD50 ratings.

Yes. However the term 'Biodegradable' means this:

Oxford English Dictionary - (of a substance or object) capable of beingdecomposedby bacteria or other livingorganisms.

Our products are not just biodegradable as this is generally a land based metric with no time limit, relying on ground aquifers to filter chemicals... crude oil is technically biodegradable.. We believe this is greenwashing in the marine space. So we set a new standard:

'Oceandegradable®'. -non toxic, non bioaccumulating and degrades in the ocean with no lasting effect within 48 hours or less, ideally instantly zero effect or a positive effect.

No. Our in house chemist and third party chemists all confirmed that cleaners made with enzymes have a shelf life of <24 hours once mixed with water and are extremely heat/ oxygen sensitive. There are currently two brands on the market offering these types of products but if you look up their backgrounds or in field testing you will find neither pH or products offered offer the array and cleaning power of carefully selected, non toxic but well blended ingredients.

Of the 9 enzymes we proposed for use we were informed all had adverse unknown and potentially exponentially growing marine organism chain impacts that will no be known until it is too late such as speeding up red tides or green algae blooms that smother the oxygen and Co2 absorption capabilities of coastal surface waters.

Added to this the final kicker was that the dirty secret with enzymes is buzzword marketing that hides the fact they can produce anyphalyctic reactions or mutate bacteria to a stronger more resistant strain. So we decided against them for anything in spray form or intended to rinse overboard.

We use pre-measured, recyclable or biodegradable pouches & bottles that eliminate the need for bulky plastic containers carrying 90% water weight. This dramatically reduces single-use waste while optimizing storage space onboard.

Most yacht crews struggle with teak maintenance due to ineffective cleaners, improper pH balance, and inconsistent results. Simple Teak™ Cleaner is uniquely developed from 12 months of testing on a real superyacht, with a formula that:

• Removes grime without excessive pulp or darkening
• Prevents mold, mildew, and premature greying
• Contains pH buffers that maintain teak’s natural golden hue
• Works as a complete system with our Step 2 Brightener for unmatched results

No! Unlike harsh acid-based cleaners, Simple Teak™ is pH-balanced to match the natural color of teak while effectively removing dirt, stains, and mildew without stripping essential oils.

Yes, our teak cleaner is safe for caulking and Awlgrip paint when used as directed.

Our formula is pH-balanced and free from harsh acids or alkalines that could degrade caulking or damage Awlgrip finishes. Unlike many conventional cleaners, it won’t cause premature breakdown, cracking, or discoloration.

No. Simple Sailor Marine has formulated Step 1 Cleaner & Step 2 Brightener to work together perfectly—no more mixing incompatible products that cause mold or greying over time.

By switching to Simple Sailor Marine, superyachts can:

🌍 Reduce waste container materials by up to 90%

💰 Lower cleaning costs by up to 30%

🌊 Help sequester tons of CO₂ per year through ocean restoration

We proudly partner with SeaTrees, supporting the restoration of blue carbon ecosystems like mangroves, kelp forests, and coral reefs—some of the most effective natural carbon sinks on Earth.

Yes! Every Simple Sailor Marine product undergoes rigorous testing on real superyachts to ensure optimal performance, longevity, and ease of use for yacht crews. We don’t believe in shortcuts—just cleaning solutions that work.