Social Responsibility

At MDL, we are driven by people.

Our commitment to social responsibility is deeply ingrained in our DNA and we recognise that our journey towards sustainability goes hand in hand with our responsibility towards the people and communities we engage with.


Health & Safety

The safety of our employees and partners is of paramount importance to us. As a company, we endeavour to identify and reduce to as low as reasonably practicable any potential risks and hazards that could negatively impact our employees, partners, communities or the environment.

MDL fosters a culture of awareness and responsibility regarding HSEQ issues by conducting regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate HSEQ hazards and having in place protocols for dealing with emergencies and incidents.

We set SMART objectives and targets for HSEQ improvements reporting on key HSEQ metrics and performance to stakeholders. We encourage the use of Observation Cards across all our sites and a Health & Safety induction in a mandatory element of our onboarding process.

We provide and support regular training and awareness programs for employees on HSEQ practices such as IOSH Managing Safety, NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management.

We also provide various targeted HSEQ courses, such as CPCS Appointed Persons: Lifting Operations, Working At Height, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and others.


Employee Wellbeing

At MDL our people are our business, and so we aim to create an environment where employees feel supported, valued and are able to be their best self.

We support our employees’ mental health with regular in-office and offsite initiatives, encouraging activity and social time.

All of our sites have a dedicated and named Mental Health First Aider, trained to assist employees in times of personal or professional hardship.

Our employees have access to an online support platform which provides evidence-based interventions and support tools designed to help employees build mental resilience and strengthen their personal, emotional and financial wellbeing.


Workplace culture

One of our core values is keeping it real. At the heart of our business is a group of down-to-earth, trustworthy individuals who respect each other and those around us.

At MDL, we understand the value of solid connections beyond our daily tasks. We incorporate team-building events into our routine and host annual celebrations to acknowledge achievements, teamwork and shared success.

These gatherings go beyond recognising professional milestones; they are about appreciating the collective effort that drives OneTeam MDL forward.

As a result of our friendly working environment and people-focused culture, the number of people who have been part of OneTeam MDL for 10 years and more continues to grow.


Employee skill development

In order for One Team MDL to reach its full potential, our employees continuously develop their professional skills. We support this by conducting regular skill self-assessments and competencies reviews, and based on these we encourage our employees to attend training courses and seminars, enabling them to realise their own career plans.

We support and encourage CPD programmes when our employees want to expand their qualifications and skillsets, such as acquiring EngTech, IEng or CEng status; as well as running internal knowledge sharing sessions between departments.

We run an MDL Technical Apprenticeship programme and offer placement or employment opportunities to university students and graduates across the business.


Giving back

We are passionate about supporting our local communities and so we partner with charities - local and further afield - to raise funds for their missions. We support those charities that approach us for help or have been highlighted by our employees and whose values align with our own.

We also encourage our employees to undertake their own charitable endeavours, whether that's through participating in volunteering projects or by supporting charitable organisations and crossing experiences off their bucket list at the same time.

Examples include sports and health challenges, such as the Walking Week for Mental Health; the Kiltwalk or fundraising runs.

The Giving Back principle also applies from the company to our workforce. From social gatherings under the MDL banner, to healthy competition such as bake-off or photo challenges – we encourage our staff to take a step back, let their hair down and enjoy the sense of community coming from being part of One Team MDL.


Harnessing the sporting talents of tomorrow
Harnessing the sporting talents of tomorrow

“Start them young” the saying goes – and every parent knows that blending passion with prospects is much easier when their offspring find a healthy ...

Going in Big for Charlie House
Going in Big for Charlie House

MDL continues its support of the children's charity and its Big Build Appeal with over £12,000 commitment.

A perfect score for MDL Apprentices
A perfect score for MDL Apprentices

MDL has recently lost 3 of its Apprentices – seeing them all graduate into qualified technicians!

Reaching new heights in Kilimanjaro charity trek
Reaching new heights in Kilimanjaro charity trek

One Team MDL has again risen to the challenge - by targeting Africa's highest mountain.

Helping local charities make magic this Christmas
Helping local charities make magic this Christmas

With Christmas just around the corner, Maritime Developments is supporting local initiatives to ensure it truly is a magical time for all.

MDL walks the talk for Charlie House
MDL walks the talk for Charlie House

A pair of MDL volunteers swapped their sofa Sunday for a walk on the wild side to support a North-east charity.

A sparkling fundraiser for Charlie House
A sparkling fundraiser for Charlie House

The children’s charity welcomed around 300 guests to their first annual Fizz & Fashion Friday event in 3 years - raising over £13,000 towards their ...

Exploring the land and sea with Clan
Exploring the land and sea with Clan

The Light the North Trail had come to an end, but the magic lived on - with a special competition for keen explorers.

Bringing Red Arrows back to Peterhead skies
Bringing Red Arrows back to Peterhead skies

Sky is the limit for this year's Peterhead Scottish Week with the return of the world-famous performers, supported by MDL.

Helping to Light the North
Helping to Light the North

In Summer 2021, CLAN Cancer Support, in partnership with Wild in Art, will bring several rays of light into the North East of Scotland – ...

Sealing green credentials with ISO 14001
Sealing green credentials with ISO 14001

Maritime Developments has successfully completed its ISO 14001:2015 accreditation.

MDL converts Expo leads to RNLI cash
MDL converts Expo leads to RNLI cash

Maritime Developments has capitalised on the footfall at Europe’s largest subsea exhibition to raise funds for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

Maritime Developments raises £1,400 for Marie Curie Cancer Care
Maritime Developments raises £1,400 for Marie Curie Cancer Care

Maritime Developments has raised £1409.93 for a leading cancer support charity following a successful staff event.

MDL celebrates 15th Christmas with magical fundraiser
MDL celebrates 15th Christmas with magical fundraiser

More than a 100 guests consisting of Maritime Developments’ staff, their partners and friends came together to celebrate the company’s 15th Christmas.

£1,000 raised for RNLI at Maritime Developments’ event
£1,000 raised for RNLI at Maritime Developments’ event

The company raised funds in support of its charity of choice, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) as part of its anniversary celebrations.

Maritime Developments celebrates 15th anniversary with workshop hog roast
Maritime Developments celebrates 15th anniversary with workshop hog roast

Maritime Developments made the most of the last rays of summer sunshine to thank its team for all its hard work over the past 15 ...

Subsea Expo winners’ pit stop at British Grand Prix
Subsea Expo winners’ pit stop at British Grand Prix

Two lucky motorsport fans won a dream trip to the Silverstone Grand Prix – thanks to Maritime Developments.

Lochnagar fundraiser for Paul Lawrie Foundation
Lochnagar fundraiser for Paul Lawrie Foundation

Nine members of the Maritime Developments team raised £1,700 for the Paul Lawrie Foundation with a walk in beautiful Lochnagar.

Living by our values

We are driven by people and keep it real - at the heart of our business is a group of experienced, down-to-earth, trustworthy individuals.

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