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The Research Vessel Odyssey Explorer Will Depart Spanish Port after Judge Issues Relevant Order.
Tampa, FL - October 18, 2007 - The inspection of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:OMEX) recovery vessel, the Odyssey Explorer, was completed today. Spanish authorities have notified the Company that it is free to depart after the Master gives a statement and the Judge issues the relevant order.
The ship had been stopped Tuesday morning in international waters by the Spanish Navy and Guardia Civil and compelled under the force of arms to proceed into Algeciras, Spain, reportedly for court-ordered inspection. The Master of the vessel, a U.S. Citizen was temporarily taken into custody for allegedly failing to obey the court's order, but released the following morning.
Once in port, the Spanish authorities boarded the ship and proceeded with a rigorous inspection of the vessel.