SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
January 3, 2006
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Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.
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Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter
Nevada 1-31895 84-1018684
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State or Other Jurisdiction Commission File IRS Employer Identification
of Incorporation Number Number
5215 West Laurel Street, Tampa, Florida 33069
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Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code
(813) 876-1776
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Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF
DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
On January 3, 2006, the Board of Directors of Odyssey Marine
Exploration, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Jay A. Nudi to serve as the
Principal Accounting Officer of the Company. Mr. Nudi has been with the
Company since May 2005 as Corporate Controller and has over 15 years of
accounting and management experience. Mr. Nudi is a certified public
accountant. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Nudi served as Controller for
Axis Group in Atlanta where he began in 2003. From 2001 to 2003, he served
as a consultant to various companies on specific value added tasks. From
2000 to 2001, Mr. Nudi was Director of Financial Reporting for OneSource,
Inc., a leading provider of facilities management. He is 42 years old.
Mr. Nudi does not have an employment agreement with the Company. He
currently receives a base annual salary of $105,000.
As a result of Mr. Nudi's appointment, David Morris will no longer serve
as the Principal Accounting Officer, but will retain his duties as Corporate
Secretary and Treasurer of the Company.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC.
Dated: January 5, 2006 By: /s/ Michael J. Holmes
Michael J. Holmes, Chief Financial
Officer