News from SMD

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	SMD take to Asia to tackle global environmental challenges 21 August 2018 The Tyneside region was proudly represented at a recent international event in Sarawak, Malaysia attended by some of the world’s most innovative and creative minds with the aim of trying to find solutions to a host of global environmental and conservation challenges.
	SMD Deliver Multi-Mode Prelay Plough to Assodivers 21 June 2018 World leading subsea equipment designer and manufacturer Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) are pleased to announce that their Multi-Mode Pre Lay Plough, delivered to Greek offshore contractors Assodivers Ltd in Spring this year, has successfully completed its first offshore job in the Baltic sea.
	SMD sign contract to supply Atom Mk1 ROV system to China Southern Power Grid 12 April 2018 World leading subsea equipment design and manufacturer Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) is pleased to announce the signature of a contract to supply its Atom Mk1 1000m 100hp Work Class Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system to Chinese power specialist China Southern Power Extra High Voltage Power Transmission Company (EHV, CSG), a subsidiary of the state-owned China Southern Power Grid (CSG).
	SMD delivers Atom Mk1 ROV systems to JFD Ltd 13 March 2018 World leading subsea design and manufacturing specialist Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) has announced the successful delivery of two 1000m Atom Mk1 work class Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) systems to JFD Ltd, a leading underwater capability provider serving the commercial and defence markets.
	SMD's Team Tao Reach the Final of the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE 08 March 2018 A group of North-East based subsea engineers has become the only UK team to reach the final of the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE and receive an equal share of a $1 million milestone prize for developing new approaches to map the ocean floor.
	SMD Services complete major MD3 Plough upgrade for Orange Marine 28 November 2017 Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) has successfully completed an upgrade to the MD3 (multi-depth) plough recently acquired by Orange Marine.
	SMD Helps Major International Underwater Mining R&D Project Move a Step Closer to Reality 17 November 2017 UK-based subsea engineering specialist Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) has successfully completed first stage testing in a pioneering project which is set to uncover valuable European mineral resources.
	SMD Urges Graduate Engineers to Join the Team 01 November 2017 Tyneside-based subsea engineering specialist Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) is urging North East university students to apply to its Graduate scheme.
	Mike Jones to Succeed Andrew Hodgson as SMD CEO 25 October 2017 Andrew Hodgson is stepping down as CEO of Tyneside-based subsea engineering specialist Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd.
	Kokusai Cable Ship Places Contract with SMD for Plough A-Frame and Twin Self-fleeting Drum Cable Lay System 04 October 2017 Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) are pleased to announce the signature of a contract with Kokusai Cable Ship Co.
	SMD Design and Build Innovative 6000m Electric Winch and LARS for Shanghai Salvage 06 September 2017 Dedicated deck equipment engineers at Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) have successfully completed work on an electric drive dual-purpose winch and Launch and Recovery System (LARS) to accompany an order from Shanghai Salvage for a Quasar Work Class ROV.
	SMD expands servicing operations at the Port of Tyne 01 August 2017 Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) is relocating its servicing operations to the Port of Tyne’s Tyne Dock estate in South Shields (UK).
	Cautious optimism for North East offshore sector suggests worst of oil crisis has passed 22 June 2017 There was a refreshing mood of cautious optimism at a major offshore industry conference in Newcastle.
	SMD CEO to welcome offshore industry leaders in Newcastle 13 June 2017 Over 150 key players from the world’s most prominent companies in the offshore industry are in Newcastle this week to explore new business opportunities in the subsea sector and supply chain.
	SMD Upgrades Subsea Vehicle for Prysmian Offshore Power Projects 07 June 2017 Following an extensive upgrade and modernisation programme, a remotely operated vehicle designed and manufactured by Tyneside-based subsea engineering specialist Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) has successfully completed its first round of projects burying offshore power cables.
	Great Depths of Opportunities in India for UK Firms 31 May 2017 UK subsea companies showcased their technology and expertise to senior officials from India's largest oil and gas exploration and production company, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), last week on a trade mission to South Asia.
	Meet The MD: Graham Puntis, Soil Machine Dynamics 30 May 2017 The kid that was always building things out of Meccano grew up to be Graham Puntis, working somewhat unsurprisingly for manufacturer and engineering firm Soil Machine Dynamics… What is it the company does? Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) is a North East engineering success story and a world leader in the design and manufacture of specialist subsea intervention assets.
	CCC UE Signs Contract with SMD for Hard Ground Subsea Trenching Machine 11 May 2017 Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) are pleased to announce the signature of a contract with Consolidated Contractors Company (Underwater Engineering) S.
	Van Oord Places Contract with SMD for High Power Trenching Machine 26 April 2017 Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) are pleased to announce the signature of a contract with Van Oord for the manufacture and delivery of a QTrencher 1600.
	CRRC to produce largest subsea trenching machine for gas, oil exploitation 13 March 2017 CRRC Zhuzhou Institute Co Ltd announced on Friday that its subsidiary Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) will build the world's largest subsea trenching machine at its British manufacturing base.
	UK Subsea Experts Reach Semi-Finals in Global XPRIZE Competition to Advance Ocean Exploration 22 February 2017 A multi-skilled team of subsea engineering experts representing the UK has advanced to the semi-finals in the $7 million Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE, a prestigious international competition which aims to create the next generation tools, technologies and techniques for rapid, unmanned ocean exploration and discovery.
	SMD Wins Contract with Subsea Cable Installation Service Provider SBSS to Provide MD3XT Submarine Telecom Cable Plough 30 January 2017 Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) are pleased to announce the signature of a contract with SB Submarine Systems Co, Ltd (SBSS) for the design, manufacture and delivery of the next generation MD3XT submarine telecom cable plough.
	SMD Completes 6000m Testing on Curvetech® Components for Deepwater ROV 10 January 2017 Following the award of an order from Shanghai Salvage for a 6000m Quasar Work Class ROV, SMD engineers have successfully completed work on the associated Curvetech subsea components to assure maximum working depth up to 6000m.
	SMD Founder made a MBE 05 January 2017 Dr Tony Trapp, executive chairman of Osbit and leading figure in the north east England offshore industry, has been awarded the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2017 New Year’s Honors.
	SMD Launch Sentio™, the Latest Innovation in Synthetic Environment and Virtualisation Technology 23 November 2016 SMD, a leading provider of subsea technology have announced the introduction of Sentio™, a highly advanced synthetic environment and virtualisation platform that can optimise and significantly improve the efficiency of operations in any offshore environment.
	SMD Wins Contract for Supply of Quasar MKII System 12 September 2016 Shanghai Salvage Company (also known as China Offshore Engineering Shanghai, Co), a state owned entity who have a long history in diving and salvage have signed an order with SMD for a Quasar MKII 6000m remotely operated vehicle (ROV).
	North East Subsea Sector Weathering the Worst of the Oil and Gas Crisis 30 June 2016 While the UK oil and gas industry has lost a quarter of its workforce, the UK subsea industry has not suffered so severely during over the two years, say the findings of a new survey.
	SMD Awarded Contract To Further Upgrade DeepOcean's T3200 11 May 2016 Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) are pleased to announce they have been awarded a contract by DeepOcean UK to deliver a mechanical cutting boom and associated cable handling system for the T3200 Tractor.
	A Dynamic Underwater Mining Solution 23 March 2016 Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) and Underwater Mining Solutions (UMS) are teaming up to offer customers the full scope of mining equipment required for underwater mining projects, both offshore and inland, and in all territories.
	World’s First Deep Sea Mining Vehicles Set for Seabed 16 February 2016 With an estimated 70% of the world’s mineral deposits located under the ocean, subsea technology developed in the oil and gas sector could help open up the potential of submerged mining.