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MDL raises over £2,000 for charity M


DL Marinas has raised £2,065 to be divided equally between its two chosen charities, Blue


Marine Foundation (BLUE) and the Southern branch of the Ocean Youth Trust (OYT). The main fund-raising for these


two worthwhile causes took place at last year’s Southampton International Boat Show and was added to the money collected by other charitable and sponsored events. MDL ran a raffle on its waterfront boat show stand, giving berth-holders the chance to win a Musto BR1 jacket and trousers wet weather combo, worth over £300. MDL also invited its berth- holders to join the team for ‘Charity Hour’ in the lounge, charging £1 for refreshments with all proceeds going into the charity pot. MDL is a primary supporter of the Blue Marine Foundation, which works to provide innovative solutions to over-fishing and has initiated a conservation project to replenish the Solent’s oyster population. Jacob Kean-Hammerson, BLUE’s


Solent Project Manager, said: “MDL Marinas has made a huge contribution to BLUE’s Solent Oyster Restoration Project. Thanks to MDL’s support, the project has been able to restore 20,000 native oysters across nine MDL marinas. This additional contribution will help us


Left to right: Jacob Kean-Hammerson, Blue’s Solent Project Manager; Maxine Lane, MDL’s Head of Marketing; and Peta Koczy, OYT South’s Staff Skipper.


continue to restore the native oyster to the Solent and demonstrates the amazing work that can be achieved through strong partnerships between industry and conservation”. For the past 40 years, MDL Marinas has developed a close relationship with Ocean Youth Trust South, recognising its fantastic work with young people and the life-changing experience that sailing can offer. An annual five-day trip for


inspirational young people on board the charity’s ‘Prolific’ also forms the basis of MDL’s Sail Training Awards. Mark Todd, Chief Executive of


Ocean Youth Trust South, agreed: “MDL is one of Ocean Youth Trust South’s most valued and long-term supporters. We are so grateful for all that they do for us. The money that MDL has raised will ensure that more young people’s lives can be changed through the voyages we


can offer for those who couldn’t otherwise afford to sail”. Maxine Lane, MDL’s Head of


Marketing, concluded: “The amount of money raised is fantastic and we are delighted that we can continue to support our two chosen charities in this way. The work that they do in their respective fields makes such a difference and we will continue to get behind them and their endeavours again this year”.


New pump-out for Richmond Lock


The Port of London Authority recently approached LeeSan, the Warwickshire-based toilet system and pump-out specialist, to provide a new pump-out system at Richmond Lock on the River Thames in time to be ready for use at the start of the new decade. LeeSan surveyed the site and then quickly designed, specified and installed an LS120W Pump-Out unit, which features a powerful Rheinstrom diaphragm pump with all the normal safety ancillaries and a separate water standpipe for rinsing the tanks.


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The new LeeSan pump-out installation at Richmond Lock. Interestingly, because this


site is grade two-listed, a shiny,


pose a problem for the LeeSan team, who explained to Richmond Lock that they could have any RAL colour they wanted. The operator chose a unit in matt black to blend in with the surrounding railings. The new pump-out is mounted within the confines of the lock and will service the Authority’s fleet of workboats operating on that stretch of the river. It operates on a simple stop/


stainless steel unit wouldn’t be acceptable. However, this didn’t


start cycle and is locked to stop anyone from using it without permission.


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