Marine Archive
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US Navy’s Virginia class submarines compromised by failing parts
Having assessed the threats facing the country, your government pours investment into a submarine fleet, only to find the boats are unexpectedly and persistently under repair alongside, rather than being available for tasking. That is the situation now facing the US with its Virginia class. Parts used within the class have served for far less…
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This World Oceans Day We Should Consider How Plastic Is Used
Today is the UN’s World Oceans Day so we’d like to discuss a related topic that we know most about: plastic. As you probably know, waste plastic in the marine environment is an increasing problem. Some plastics don’t degrade in sea water so could remain in their manufactured shape for thousands of years. On the other hand,…
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Central Nervous System for Performance and Control
Your central nervous system makes you who you are. You’re born with it. It lasts a lifetime. Your organs and body function because they’re connected to it. It controls everything. You have to be able to rely on it. SMI products perform the same role. They connect systems for the lifetime of the platform, in even…
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Unprecedented 27 Years MOD Capability Approval Record
SMI (SMI) has achieved uninterrupted Ministry of Defence (MOD) Capability Approval for an unprecedented 27 years. Capability Approvals enable the MOD and its supply chain to procure critical and specialist components with confidence, knowing that a range of stringent quality specifications will be consistently maintained.SMI is the only company in the world which holds Capability…
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Bringing Ocean Expertise to Floating Wind
SMI are pleased to have their offshore renewable energy capability featured in Wind Energy News this month. (SMI) has been drawing on their heritage manufacturing cable systems for submarines to deliver fit and forget data, power and control cabling for ocean renewables. Their advanced thermoplastic moulding techniques have helped deliver long term reliability to a…
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SMI Rallies to Continue Key Work for Ministry of Defence
SMI (SMI), has responded to the government’s call for support during the coronavirus crisis. The company which designs and manufactures fit-and-forget pressure moulded cable systems for use in critical infrastructure across defence, energy, aerospace and transport sectors. Identified by the Ministry of Defence as a critical supplier to the Royal Navy, SMI was asked to…
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2150 Sonar Fitted to HMS Portland
SMI (SMI) were delighted to see their cable harnesses fitted to HMS Portland as part of Ultra Electronics’ first S2150 Hull Mount Sonar fitted to the Royal Navy Type 23 Frigates. HMS Portland becomes the first ship to be fitted with Ultra Electronics’ next generation Hull Mounted Sonar Type 2150 as part of a wider refit to the Royal Navy’s frigates.
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