From bilge sock offsets, personalised leasing agreements and waste management logistics, if you implement a Sustainable Oil Recovery marina solution, you will not only save money we’ll help you save time too and minimise your business impact on the environment.
We are a team of motivated environmental and purposed-based individuals spread across Australia. The founders of the company have a love for the ocean and they both have a lifetime of commercial and recreational maritime experience.
Core Team
Marc Kuhl
Founder/Director
Marc has extensive knowledge and experience in a variety of marine operations with a longstanding history working in both the commercial industry and private sector. He has formerly held the ranks of Captain with both Master Class 4 and Chief Engineer MED II – qualifications.
Robert Manning
Managing Director
Robert joined the SORR Team after passionately advocating for Tuggerah Lakes And Estuaries Stormwater Water Trial as a community science project lead. Identifying underlying environmental issues impacting the waterways where he lives, he undertook an intensive ChangeMakers program with the Central Coast Council and was awarded a grant to implement a trial of a solution to improve the water entering Tuggerah Lake.
After a stellar career in Telecommunications and Digital Technology and Marketing, he brings a range of skills and experience to the team along with his passion for the environment.
Prof. Dr. Richard Banati
Head of Research & Development
Richard is a senior scientist (Distinguished Researcher Fellow) at Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) and full professorship at the University of Sydney, where he’s the Foundation Chair of Medical Radiation Sciences. He is internationally recognised for his work on the biological mechanisms of disease, injury and environmental exposure on the brain’s innate immune system. His research interests include the up-take of microplastics by marine life, their environmental impact and the traceability of associated toxins in the oceans. He is pro bono Chair & Medical Director of Mothers Milk Bank Charity, Australia's first community-based milk bank since 2009. Here, too, his focus is on improving emergency and disaster readiness.
Chris Kiprovski
Creative Director
Chris is a founding member of SORR and an award-winning Creative Director based in Australia, with over 15 years of experience in the advertising, branding, and design sectors. He collaborates with numerous brands to create a better world for future generations.
A natural connector and relationship-focused in his approach to life, people, and business. Chris has a strong love for the ocean and has seen firsthand the damage pollution has caused over the years.
Awards
SORR won the Global Growth Award Climate Tech Awards presented by Climate Salad 2024.
SORR is a Global Finalist of XTC 2022. Xtreme Tech Challenge is a non-profit organisation behind the world’s biggest startup competition that aims to help startups change the world for the better. In our quest, we are supported by leading corporations, VCs, foundations, policymakers, universities and tech conferences.
SORR was an Australian national finalist of ClimateLaunchpad which is the world’s largest green business ideas competition.
Working with
Birkenhead Point Marina, Sydney Harbour
Central Coast Council, NSW
Cockatoo Island Marine, Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour
Collaborating with
ARQ GROUP
AWS (Amazon Web Services)
Newcastle University
Memberships
SORR is a member of the Climate Salad
SORR is a member of the Queensland AI Hub.
SORR is a member of the Marina Industries Association.
Currently Sponsoring
SORR is currently a sponsor of Ocean in Motions.
Contact
General: info@sorr.com.au
Sales: sales@sorr.com.au