Lamor and Kazakhstan Ambassador visit Xamk’s Oil Spill Response Basin in Kotka
Lamor recently hosted the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Finland, H.E. Mr. Azamat Abdraimov, for a visit to XAMK’s specialized oil spill response basin and maritime simulation facilities in Kotka. The tour highlighted the testing capabilities available in Finland for developing advanced oil and chemical spill response methods.
In October Lamor hosted H.E. Mr. Azamat Abdraimov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Finland, at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK) oil spill response basin.
XAMK oil spill response basin welcomes hundreds of visitors, partners and authorities every year. It serves as a practical hub for learning about oil spill response, taking part in training sessions and testing various response equipment and methods. Over the years, we have also utilized the basin for key initiatives, including the IMAROS2 project testing and training WWF volunteers.
The Ambassador was highly impressed by the unique facility, which allows for developing oil and chemical spill response capabilities using real hazardous substances, a capability found only in a handful of places globally, alongside Norway, France and the US. Following the basin visit, the Ambassador also toured the maritime simulation facilities at the Kotka campus.
Lamor and WWF volunteer training
Photo credit XAMK.
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