US Army Corp of Engineers
Company: USACE Fresh Water Locks
Job #: 7956-00
Dates: November 2000
Description of Work: As prime contractor for the Corp, Specialty was contracted to dewater north gate bay and re- install north lock gates. This work included working in current, jetting, and working around moving pumps and debris. This is an area of expertise for Specialty Diving.

The United States Coast Guard
Company: US Coast Guard
Job #: 7887-2000
Dates: August 2000
Description of Work: Specialty Diving, Inc. was hired to mobilize an inspection crew to perform a survey of a sunken vessel for the US Coast Guard. Divers were instructed to visually inspect the barge that was buried in up to 8' of mud in certain points. This was a very shallow dive with currents and a harsh working environment. The barge was buoyed off and marked for other vessels to see.

Federal and State Department of Transportation
Company: Mississippi D.O.T.
Job #: 7775-2000
Dates: February 2000
Description of Work: Specialty Diving, Inc. was contracted to conduct a level III inspection of the steel piles of bents. The piles were steel bearing piles. Specialty used a qualified bridge inspection team leader as diver or supervisor of the team. Specialty took Ultrasonic readings of steel piles, and the supervisors relayed all recommendations to the client in a thorough post-inspection report.

Power Plants, Paper Mills and Chemical Companies
Company: Davis Fails, Inc. (Entergy Patterson Plant, New Orleans)
Job #: 7977-01
Dates: January 2001
Description of Work: Specialty Diving was contacted by Davis Fails, Inc. to provide a 5-man dive team to primarily inspect and seal leaks on the stop log of the outfall and to inspect the tunnel for damage/leakage. The work consisted of entering the interior of a six-foot by six-foot outfall tunnel. An underwater video was taken to aid in the report and decision making process of the plant supervisors in charge. Specialty recommended the installation of internal clamps spanning across the damaged area for structural integrity and then to inject clamps with expanding foam. All leaks and imperfections were sealed and strengthened. A full video and written report was presented to Davis Fails, Inc. upon completion of the job.

Company: Weyerhauser Paper Mill
Job #: 7843-00
Dates: July 2000
Description of Work: Specialty Diving, Inc. was contracted to clean out old pipe and slip-line with a 66" fiber reinforced pipe. Specialty accomplished this by walking (floating) it in. Specialty connected with bell and spigot joints internally; sealed off ends with holding plates and pumped annulus with epoxy grout. The plant had zero water stoppage during the work. The planning superintendent came through under budget and ahead of schedule. The project was designed, engineered and installed by Specialty Diving, Inc.

Company: Dupont Chemical Co.
Job #: 7985-01
Dates: February 2001
Description of Work: Specialty Diving was contracted to perform pumping of sand, mud and misc. debris from both the pump cell and screen cell located on the riverbank. Specialty also performed an internal inspection of both intake pipes, each approximately 175', to access conditions and integrity of plants water supply lines. An external inspection and debris clearance was also performed on both intake pipes in the river. A temporary screen was installed.

City and State Municipalities
Company: RWRA
Job #: 7345-1998
Dates: 1998
Description of Work: Specialty Diving, Inc. was contracted to remove old valves and completely fabricate and install the above-pictured 78" (the largest in that was currently known) Tide Flex valve. This valve was fabricated in our Owensboro, Kentucky shop. Installation was a success and the valve is still in place and running smoothly.

Construction Companies
Company: Coastal Bridge
Job #: 7913-00
Dates: October 2000 - January 2001
Description of Work: Specialty Diving, Inc. was contracted by Coastal Bridge to inspect and repair a damaged bridge fender system. Specialty was able to accomplish this in less time than expected and to the complete satisfaction of the client. The job included burning, welding and misc. machining.

Misc.: Specialty Diving, Inc. was contracted to perform body recovery services for a company out of Texas. Specialty was able to mobilize within 24hrs. Side Scan Sonar equipment was used to scan the area in a shorter amount of time. "These guys are the best in the business.", Patrick Thomas (president of the construction company that hired Specialty) "We have used them before and know that they do good work."