Marine Archive
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Plumbing the Depths: The Vital Importance of Precision in Manufacturing Cable Systems for Hostile Maritime Environments
Maritime operations are physically difficult, they are complex, and they are unpredictable. Anyone in an industry that calls the sea home will tell you this. Where the elements pose relentless challenges, the reliability and durability of equipment are critical. This could be a hull, it could be the welding on an oil rig, it could…
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An Historic Milestone: Celebrating 30 Continuous Years of UK Ministry of Defence Capability Approval
Scientific Management International (SMI) proudly commemorates an historic achievement as it celebrates 30 years of Ministry of Defence Capability Approval for the production of submarine pressure hull glands and polyethylene cable systems. This unprecedented milestone marks three decades of unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and service to the defence sector. Since its inception over 30…
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Subsea Expo was, Once Again, Anything but Subpar
Another year, and another Subsea Expo been and gone! The show didn’t disappoint, as usual. Our CEO Jenny Shaw was incredibly pleased to be a part of the Plenary, discussing how organisations in the industry can best navigate the deep blue, and push new frontiers forwards.The discussions that we sat in on and were a…
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Subsea Expo is on the Horizon, and We’re Diving Back in
Last year, we had the honour and privilege of being chosen as the Subsea Expo Company of the Year. This year, we will relinquish the title, and hand it over to another incredibly worthy company that is representing the UK Subsea industry in the best way possible. We couldn’t be happier; we know that the…
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SMI Canadian Partners Simex Head To CANSEC
SMI’s Canadian partner Simex will be exhibiting at CANSEC, the largest global defence & security show in Canada. CANSEC is a two-day exhibition that features over 280 exhibitors and 50 international delegations running 31st May – 1st June 2023. Simex can be found on stand 102, and if you’re attending CANSEC you can pre-book a…
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Subsea Expo 2023 Hailed A Resounding Success
Subsea Expo once again proved to be a fantastic event for the subsea industry and delivered one particularly proud moment for all at SMI. The annual three-day showcase of the UK’s £8 billion underwater industry, also includes the prestigious Subsea Expo awards, in which SMI was honoured with the Company of the Year award. Organised…
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Cooperation on Defence Equipment
on Agenda at DSEI JapanThe agenda for the second day here at DSEI Japan will include a discussion on the Defense Equipment Transfer Principle and to what extent it should be modified to increase international cooperation on defence equipment and security cooperation. The discussion, chaired by Hideo Suzuki the former Director General of Trade Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy,…
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