SMD and MARESCO Secure Contract for Supplying Advanced ROV to the HELLENIC CENTRE FOR MARINE RESEARCH (HCMR)

by maresco
in Uncategorized
on September 13, 2024

From left to right John McCann, Sales Manager SMD, Leonidas Manousakis ROV Engineer HCMR, Antonis Tsonis Technical Dep. MARESCO, Spyros Volonakis CEO MARESCO, Sharif Moneeb CFO SMD, Dr Antonios Magoulas HCMR Director and President of the Board of Directors, Dr Chris Smith HCMR, Innocent James, Project Manager SMD, Mark Collins, Innovation Director SMD, Martyn Heelbeck Project Engineer SMD, James Murphy, Contracts Manager SMD

SMD a leading provider of cutting-edge underwater robotics technology and MARESCO Ltd as agent, are proud to announce the signing of a major purchasing contract with HCMR, a premier institution dedicated to marine research and innovation. The agreement, signed in Herakleion, Crete on 10^th of September, will see SMD supply its state-of-the-art “ATOM EV” Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) capable to dive up to 4.000m depth to support the research center’s efforts in exploring and understanding the depths of the ocean.

This ROV, designed for robust performance and equipped with the latest in underwater imaging and sensor technology, will be pivotal in aiding HCMRS’s various research initiatives, including deep-sea exploration, environmental monitoring, and marine conservation. The vehicle’s advanced capabilities will enable precise data collection in extreme underwater conditions, making it a crucial asset for both scientific research and environmental protection projects.

The ROV in question is equipped with high-definition cameras, multiple manipulators, and a wide array of sensors, allowing for extensive seabed mapping, underwater archaeology, and deep-sea biology studies. Its adaptable design ensures it can perform efficiently in diverse underwater environments, from shallow coastal waters to deep ocean trenches.