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SMD Enters Into First of a Kind Partnership with Van Oord

10.06.2022
In a bid to reduce downtime and improve efficiencies, world-leading subsea robotics design and manufacturing specialists, Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) has entered into a parts and services framework agreement with marine contractor, Van Oord.

SMD Sign Manufacturing Agreement with SEAJET Systems

11.08.2021
We are delighted to announce that we have signed a manufacturing partnership with SEAJET Systems (SJS), a build to order controlled flow excavation (CFE) solutions provider. The partnership will see SMD exclusively build, test and commission the most advanced fleet of CFE equipment available in the market in its fully fitted production facility in Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne.

SMD Senior Leadership Changes

27.07.2021
SMD has announced several changes to its senior leadership team. These are part of a long-term plan as it prepares for the next stage of its development.

Deep Water Nodule Collector Revealed

24.05.2021
Leading underwater technology developer SMD has announced the development of a new Nodule Collection solution. The QC2000 Nodule Collector concept has been developed by SMD to maximise productivity and minimise impact to the seabed and the surrounding environment. This has been achieved by using SMD’s 50 years of experience in how to cut, move and collect soils, combined with deep water systems expertise. These insights and know-how have been developed and proven over many years in the Minerals, Telecoms, Power Cable and Deep Water intervention markets.

SMD Secures New £Multi-Million Plough Contract

03.09.2020
Innovative subsea vehicle specialists Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) have secured a new contract working in collaboration with a leading global subsea cabling company.

Latest R&D Tests Reveal Stability, Control and Optimum Performance at Heart of Next Gen EV-ROV Technology

11.03.2020
The release of the next generation of Work Class ROV comes significantly closer this week, as subsea technology specialists SMD prepare to reveal its field test ready electric Quantum EV ROV.

SMD to Supply Multi-Mode Pre Lay Plough to Boskalis

07.06.2019
Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd are pleased to announce that they have signed a contract to supply a 200Te Multi-Mode Pre Lay Plough to leading marine service provider Boskalis N.V.

Team Tao Receive Special Recognition in Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE Competition

06.06.2019
A team of North East-based subsea engineering experts from Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) and Newcastle University have been recognised for their innovative engineering approach in the prestigious Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE competition.

Event to showcase North East England subsea capabilities

02.06.2019
An industry showcase designed to highlight the subsea capabilities in North-East England to operators will take place next month in Newcastle.

SMD Deliver CBT2400 to Boskalis

28.05.2019
Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) are pleased to announce the delivery of an ultra-high powered, compact 2400hp Cable Burial Tractor (CBT2400) to Boskalis.

SMD’s Quasar WROV Reaches 5760m Subsea

01.04.2019
Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd are pleased to announce that a deep-sea Quasar Work Class Remotely Operated Vehicle (WROV) has successfully completed sea trials. The 6000m rated WROV, complemented with an electric drive dual-purpose winch and Launch and Recovery System (LARS), reached the seabed at 5760m during the trials. The complete turnkey solution was recently delivered to Shanghai Salvage and has undergone extensive testing at various depths. The system was supplied with interchangeable winch drums which can be changed out on deck to achieve operational service at depths up to 3000m or 6000m when required.

SMD Deliver QTrencher 500 Compact, High Power Trenching System

26.03.2019
Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd. are pleased to announce completion of the first QTrencher 500 compact, high power trenching system developed for submarine cable installation and maintenance specialists, SubCom.

Terry Larkin appointed managing director at Pryme Group’s North Tyneside facility

25.02.2019
Pryme Group has announced the appointment of a highly respected industry figure to the post of managing director at its recently-opened Centre of Excellence in North Tyneside.

UK team set to take on the world in the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE final

10.12.2018
A team of North East-based subsea engineering experts are preparing to represent the UK in the final of the prestigious $7m Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE competition to map the sea floor.

SMD Sign Contract to Supply QTrencher 500 Cable Maintenance ROV to TE SubCom

21.08.2018
World leading subsea equipment design and manufacturer Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) are pleased to announce the signature of a contract to supply a QTrencher 500 Cable Maintenance ROV to TE SubCom.

QTrencher 1600 and 48Te A-Frame Delivered to Van Oord Commences First Job

09.08.2018
Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) are pleased to announce that the QTrencher 1600 and its associated deck equipment package delivered in April 2018 to Van Oord, has commenced its first job at Borkum-2 wind farm.

SMD's Multi-Mode Pre Lay Plough Completes First Job for Assodivers Ltd

22.06.2018
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 delivers Atom Mk1 ROV systems to JFD Ltd

13.03.2018
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.

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