Press Release - Mako Expands ROV Tooling Rental Fleet Mako Technologies Inc. of Morgan City recently accepted delivery of two (2) "Tornado" ROV sub-sea torque tools from Oceanworks International of Houston. The "Tornado" tools have been designed with several unique features that sets them apart from the variety of the other tools currently in the market. In addition to being 40 lbs. lighter than the nearest competitor in overall weight, this tool also contains a power saving, light activated photo cell which activates the tool's on/off feature when being used at depth for extended periods of time to conserve battery life. A large 1½-inch L.E.D. rotation counter display (± 18 degrees) enables the ROV operator un-parralled visibility and precision. Spring loaded end-effectators for classes 1 through 4 eliminates problematic valve stem fitting at depth and makes for easier operation for the operators of the ROV system and can be changed on deck without removing the hydraulic motor or disassembly of any oil-filled parts. The clamping latches are fail-safe which permit the removal of the tool from the valve receptacle should hydraulic power be lost on the ROV. The "Tornado" tool is rated for 10,000 feet depth with 2000 lbs. of torque and is built to A.P.I.17D & H standards and comes with a on-deck and sub-sea calibration "bucket" to insure torque settings both above and below water. Delivery of a state of the art F.L.O.T. (flying lead orientation tool) easily adaptable to any other torque tool in the market is scheduled for January 2003. Mako Technologies Inc's. goal to be an independent sub-sea intervention-tooling provider was formed to serve our current and future customers in the sub-sea industry. The addition of these tools to our rental fleet is a step forward in expanding our product line for the sub-sea market.