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54MTROctober 2011SMIT Expands GlobalROV Fleet Schilling Robotics announced an order for two Heavy-Duty (HD) ROV systems from SMIT. The HD systems will be rated for 4,000m andwill be supplied with tether manage-ment systems (TMS), control vans, and launch and recovery systems (LARS). SMIT will install the HD ROV systems onboard its subsea div- ing support vessels in support of the company?s expanding global subsea operations. The systems will be deliv- ered first quarter of 2012. Dennis M. Stolk, manager operations for SMIT Subsea, said ?These work-class ROVs will be outfitted with a comprehen- sive range of survey and tooling equipment to support subsea con- struction and IRM operations there- with increasing the versatility of our dive support vessels.? Reson Welcomes Distinguished GuestFirst Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope GCB OBE ADC met with RESON?s Business Development Manager John Fraser, Business Development Manager Tommy Sturesson and André De Schipper. During the DSEi (Defence & Security Equipment International) exhibition the September 13-16, 2011, RESON was featured as exhibitor in the hall area and as a sup- plier of underwater acoustic solutions demonstrating equipment in theadjoining dockside. RESON show- cased a live demonstration of a diver detection solution with SeaBat 7128 as the turn-key system for diver detection. The meeting between RESON and Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope, First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, was with a common interest for securing harbor and coastal assets as well as mobile force protection. people & companiesMTR#8 (50-64):MTR Layouts 10/11/2011 9:10 AM Page 54