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BDMLR training session in Bridlington with current and new marine mammal medic volunteers
The Mimir Marine hyperbaric reception facility chamber being loaded for Baku
Firms dive in to assist Baku Yorkshire’s specialist shipping, rail and transport law firm Myton Law has advised Hull-based Mimir Marine on a contract for the urgent supply of a port-side hyperbaric reception facility to Baku, Azerbaijan. The 80-ton, 300 metre-depth rated life support chamber complex provides a shore based safe-haven for the controlled decompression of deep-sea divers. Developed by Mimir Marine in Hull, the unit is suitable for multiday decompression of up to 24 divers. The unit was dispatched by Mimir Marine for urgent delivery after damage to an existing facility at Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. It was air lifted via East Midlands Airport on board an Antonov 124 aeroplane. The equipment arrived in Baku within 12 hours of leaving the UK. “Myton Law was delighted to advise Mimir Marine against tight deadlines on such a complex, multi-faceted contract in negotiation with a major oil and gas company for this urgentlyrequired, high value kit,” said Myton Law’s John Habergham. Mimir Marine, based on Neptune Street in Hull, is a leading global provider of hyperbaric reception facilities, diving and high-altitude pressure vessels for human occupancy and associated equipment. Hull-based Myton Law has been listed for its maritime expertise in the 200 ‘Best Law Firms 2022’ published by The Times. Visit: www.mytonlaw.co.uk Visit: www.mimirmarineltd.com
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ABP lends support to marine life rescue ritish Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), working across Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, have successfully run several of their Marine Mammal Medic courses thanks to support from Associated British Ports (ABP). ABP donated £1,150 to the BDMLR, for the charity to purchase inflatable, life-sized marine mammals to use on their courses. The BDMLR carry out vital work across the Humber and beyond to help marine and freshwater wildlife. Volunteers, who complete the BDMLR Marine Mammal Medic course, are on hand to rescue injured or sick mammals. It is not the first time ABP have supported the BDMLR. Each year ABP host a collection of unwanted towels and cotton sheets in good condition to be used for seal rescues, and in 2019 ABP purchased two seal rescue bags and a kennel. Seal rescues make up a sizeable proportion of the BDMLR’s work in the area. The UK and its waters are home to over 120 000 grey seals, representing 40 per cent of the species’ global population. ABP has its own team of volunteers called the Green and Clean Team. The
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group works to help ABP reduce its waste, create places for wildlife to live and for colleagues to enjoy, across the Humber Port estate. They also act as champions for local charities' such as the BDMLR to continue their vital work in the area. Simon Bird, Director Humber, said: “It is great that ABP have been able to support such a worthy cause. This donation is part of a wider set of activities we carry out to support community groups and charities across the Humber area.” Catherine and Dave Leng, BDMLR Area Coordinators, said: “We would like to thank ABP Humber for their very generous donation. These models, that are handmade in the UK, have already been used to train 25 new volunteers in Bridlington. “The models will also be used across the year for public engagement and fundraising events.” If you would like to find out more about the BDMLR you can do so by visiting -bdmlr.org.uk/ or following their social media channels @BDMLR. Visit: www.abports.co.uk
