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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-15-069857
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	10-Q/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		7
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20140930
FILED AS OF DATE:		20150227
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20150227

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000798528
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WATER TRANSPORTATION [4400]
		IRS NUMBER:				841018684
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NV
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		10-Q/A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-31895
		FILM NUMBER:		15659083

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5215 WEST LAUREL STREET
		CITY:			TAMPA
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33607
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(813) 876-1776

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5215 WEST LAUREL STREET
		CITY:			TAMPA
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33607

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	UNIVERSAL CAPITAL CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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<DESCRIPTION>FORM 10-Q AMENDMENT NO. 1
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<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Amendment No.&nbsp;1) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 </B></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 </B></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>For the transition period
from&nbsp;<U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U>
to&nbsp;<U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U>. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Commission File Number 001-31895 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ODYSSEY
MARINE EXPLORATION, INC. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Nevada</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>84-1018684</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(State or other jurisdiction of</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>incorporation or organization)</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(I.R.S. Employer</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Identification No.)</B></P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>5215 W. Laurel Street, Tampa, Florida 33607 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(813) 876-1776 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Registrant&#146;s telephone number, including area code) </B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1)&nbsp;has filed all reports required to be filed by Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)&nbsp;has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90
days.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT STYLE="FONT-FAMILY:WINGDINGS">&#120;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT STYLE="FONT-FAMILY:WINGDINGS">&#168;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;No </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive
Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such
files).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT STYLE="FONT-FAMILY:WINGDINGS">&#120;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT STYLE="FONT-FAMILY:WINGDINGS">&#168;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;No </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;page-break-before:always"></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated
filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of &#147;large accelerated filer,&#148; &#147;accelerated filer&#148; and &#147;smaller reporting company&#148; in Rule&nbsp;12b-2 of the
Exchange Act. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange
Act):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT STYLE="FONT-FAMILY:WINGDINGS">&#168;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT STYLE="FONT-FAMILY:WINGDINGS">&#120;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;No </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The number of outstanding shares of the registrant&#146;s Common Stock, par value $.0001 per share, as of February&nbsp;25, 2015 was
85,582,502. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:1.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>EXPLANATORY NOTE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Amendment No.&nbsp;1 on Form 10-Q/A (this &#147;Amendment&#148;) of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (&#147;Odyssey&#148;) amends
Odyssey&#146;s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September&nbsp;30, 2014, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;SEC&#148;) on November&nbsp;10, 2014 (the &#147;Form 10-Q&#148;), and is being filed
solely to refile Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2 in response to comments received from the staff of the SEC regarding a request for confidential treatment of certain portions of Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2 originally filed with the Form 10-Q. This Amendment
contains only the refiled Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2 and does not modify or update in any way disclosures made in the Form 10-Q. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">No revisions
or changes are made to the Company&#146;s financial statements or notes thereto, and no changes are made to any other portion of the Form 10-Q or any other disclosure contained in the Form 10-Q, other than Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition, as required by Rule 12b-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, new certifications by our principal executive
officer and principal financial officer are filed herewith as exhibits to this Amendment. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Amendment does not reflect events
occurring after the filing of the original Form 10-Q, or modify or update any disclosures that may be affected by subsequent events. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PART II&#151;OTHER INFORMATION </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>&nbsp;&nbsp;10.1*</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Loan Agreement dated August&nbsp;14, 2014 (Filed herewith electronically)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>&nbsp;&nbsp;10.2*</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>&nbsp;&nbsp;31.1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Filed herewith electronically)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>&nbsp;&nbsp;31.2</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Filed herewith electronically)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>&nbsp;&nbsp;32.1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (Filed herewith electronically)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>&nbsp;&nbsp;32.2</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (Filed herewith electronically)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>101.1**</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Portions of these exhibits have been omitted pursuant to a confidential treatment request. The omitted information has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Furnished with the original Form 10-Q. XBRL information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is
deemed not filed for purposes of Section&nbsp;18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"><B>O<SMALL>DYSSEY</SMALL> M<SMALL>ARINE</SMALL> E<SMALL>XPLORATION</SMALL>, I<SMALL>NC</SMALL>.</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Dated:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by bracketed asterisks, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended.</B></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">THIS LOAN AGREEMENT (the &#147;Agreement&#148;) dated as of August&nbsp;14, 2014, is made between Monaco Financial, LLC a California Limited
Liability Company (the &#147;Lender&#148;), whose address is: 4900 Birch Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660 and <B>ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC.</B>, a Nevada corporation authorized to do business in the State of Florida (the &#147;Borrower&#148;),
whose address is: 5215 West Laurel Street, Tampa, Florida 33607. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>BACKGROUND </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A. Borrower wishes to borrow the principal amount of $10 million (the &#147;Loan&#148;) from Lender to be evidenced by a promissory note and
secured by certain Collateral as defined herein. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">B. Upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Borrower shall issue and
deliver to Lender a Note in the principal amount set forth opposite Lender&#146;s name on <B><U>Schedule A</U></B> attached hereto. The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions upon which the Borrower will issue the Note(s)
to the Lender and the Lender will purchase the Note(s) from the Borrower. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">C. As an inducement and consideration to Lender to purchase the
Note(s) Borrower shall: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1. enter into a multi-year exclusive agreement (the &#147;Exclusive Marketing and Sales Agreement&#148;),
pursuant to which, Borrower will grant Lender the exclusive right to market Valuable Trade Cargo through a marketing joint venture agreement (&#147;Marketing JV&#148;); </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2. grant to Lender an assignment of 100,000 shares of Oceanica Resources S. de R.L. (&#147;Oceanica&#148;) owned by Borrower to Numismatic
Expert or its designee as directed under terms and timing to be agreed; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3. grant to Lender, in the amount of the principal funded under
each Note pursuant to this agreement, an option to purchase shares of Oceanica Resources S. de R.L. at a purchase price which shall be the lower of (a)&nbsp;$[***] per share or (b)&nbsp;the price per share of a completed equity offering of Oceanica
Resources, by Oceanica Resources which totals $1 million or more in the aggregate. The option will expire on the Maturity Date of each Note funded pursuant to the Loan and may be exercised as follows: </P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">i.)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">by conversion of the then outstanding principal of the Note by Lender; </TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">if the Note has been repaid early at the request of Lender, in cash until the end of the term of the Note, but the option may be exercised for up to 50% of the initial principal amount of the Note; or </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">if the Note has been repaid early at the discretion of Borrower, in cash until the end of the term of the Note, and the option may be exercised for up to 100% of the initial principal amount of the Note.
</TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the option to purchase shares is lower than $[***] by reason of the issuance of equity below that price pursuant to
3.b.(2) above, the maximum number of shares that shall be issued will be the number of Oceanica shares by which the note was collateralized. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the event there is a sale of Oceanica to a third party in which the Oceanica shares owned by Borrower are required to be sold, then the Term
of the Option will accelerate and Lender must exercise the Option prior to the consummation of the third party transaction, so long as Odyssey will have given at least 30 days prior written notice to Numismatic Expert. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4. pledge Collateral for the repayment of the Note as further described in Section&nbsp;3 herein. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">D. Upon closing, by or before August&nbsp;15, 2014, Borrower will issue to Lender (a)&nbsp;a Promissory Note in the principal amount of
$5.0&nbsp;million (five million U.S. dollars) bearing interest at the rate of 8.0%&nbsp;per annum for the first year and 11%&nbsp;per annum for the second year (the &#147;Interest Rate&#148;), in substantially the form attached hereto as
<B><U>Schedule&nbsp;B</U></B> (the &#147;Note&#148;). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">E. Two additional tranches of $2.5 million each will be available to Borrower for
Borrower to issue additional Notes to Lender (also bearing interest at the rate of 8.0%&nbsp;per annum for the first year and 11%&nbsp;per annum for the second year) upon occurrence ($2.5 million per occurrence) of any of the following: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">a. The appraised value of Project recoveries meets or exceeds an amount which reasonably provides Borrower with a projected net income of
$<B>[***]</B> or more, or; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">b. Borrower&#146;s subsidiary corporation, Oceanica Resources S. De. R.L. receives funding of at least
$<B>[***]</B> at a market capitalization of at least $<B>[***]</B>, or; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">c. Borrower receives permission to begin recovery operations on
<B>[***]</B> from the <B>[***]</B>; or </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">d. A legal determination of all necessary rights is made so as to allow marketing by the
<B>[***]</B> of the coins and other valuables recovered by Borrower from the <B>[***]</B> site and the first step in the marketing process brings a bona fide bid of at least $<B>[***]</B>. </P>
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purchase a Note from Borrower for $2.5 million within 10 days of Borrower&#146;s notice to Lender, up to a maximum of $10 million total loan including the original loan amount of $5 million. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">F. Lender is willing to make the Loan described above based on the terms and conditions set forth in this Loan Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>OPERATIVE TERMS </U></B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>BACKGROUND AND DEFINED TERMS. </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1.1. <U>Background</U>. The Background set forth above is
true and correct and is incorporated by this reference. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1.2. <U>Defined Terms</U>. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall
have the following meanings: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;Collateral&#148; shall have the meaning ascribed in <U>Section&nbsp;3</U> below. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;Default&#148; shall have the meaning ascribed in <U>Section&nbsp;8.1</U> below. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;Interest Rate&#148; shall mean 8%&nbsp;per annum for the first year and 11%&nbsp;per Annum for the second year based on a 365 day year
until the Maturity Date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;Loan&#148; means the loan advanced by Lender to Borrower in the principal amount of $5,000,000.00 as
evidenced by the Note executed at closing, as well as the second and third tranches of $2,500,000.00 each (up to a total of $10,000,000.00) advanced to Borrower pursuant to <U>Paragraph E</U> under Background recitals above and evidenced by
corresponding Notes. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;Loan Documents&#148; means this Agreement, the Note(s), the Exclusive Marketing and Sales Agreement, and any
other document executed or delivered by Borrower as evidence of, security for, or otherwise in connection with, the Loan. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;Maturity
Date&#148; means two years following the date of closing on the first Note of $5 million (on or about August&nbsp;15, 2016) for the first Note, and for each subsequent Note, two years from the date of that Note. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;Note&#148; means that certain Promissory Note dated the date of closing the initial loan pursuant to this Agreement, made by Borrower to
the order of Lender, in the original principal amount of $5,000,000.00, and the Promissory Note or Notes for </P>
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$2,500,000.00 each made by Borrower to the order of Lender issued upon occurrence of any of the events as described in <U>Paragraph E</U> under Background recitals above. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;Obligations&#148; means any and all indebtedness and other obligations under the Note(s) and all obligations under this Loan Agreement in
effect from time to time between Borrower and Lender. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;Valuable Trade Cargo&#148; shall mean all collectible coins and bullion
including numismatic coins, and collectible bullion and bullion coins and other trade goods determined by Borrower to be available for sale recovered by Borrower from its shipwreck recovery operations. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>LOAN AMOUNT AND TERMS. </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B></B>2.1. <U>Loan</U>. Subject to the terms, provisions and
conditions, Lender agrees to advance the Loan to Borrower in accordance with the terms of the Note(s), this Agreement, and the Exclusive Marketing and Sales Agreement.<B> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.2. <U>Conditions to Extension of Loan</U>. Lender&#146;s obligation and agreement to make the Loan is conditioned upon, and is made subject
to, the following terms and conditions: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) <U>Execution and Delivery of Loan Documents</U>. Lender shall make the Loan available to
Borrower upon the execution of this Agreement, and the execution and delivery by Borrower of the Note(s) and any other Loan Documents. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) <U>Required Financial Statements</U>. Borrower shall make available to Lender the Borrower&#146;s financial statements as provided in
<U>Section&nbsp;7.1</U> below. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.3. <U>Term</U>. The Loan will be for a term due and payable in full on the Maturity Date of each Note
issued pursuant to this Agreement. The Term of each Note may be extended upon mutual agreement of the Parties. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.4. <U>Repayment
Terms</U>. The Loan will accrue interest and will be repayable in accordance with the terms of the Note. If Borrower receives net proceeds which are not encumbered under a lien agreed in advance by Lender sufficient to prepay any or all of the
outstanding loan balance, Lender may request early payment of the loan. Upon such request, the loan shall be accelerated, and Borrower must pay the outstanding balance. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.5. <U>Other Conditions.</U> Lender acknowledges that Borrower shall not be prohibited by this Agreement from drawing down the full amount of
Borrower&#146;s Fifth Third Bank credit line up to a maximum of $10 million and may enter into any other debt or equity transactions as long as those transactions do not impair the collateral that is assigned under this Agreement. Lender agrees that
Fifth Third Bank holds a lien or liens against collateral which are Permitted Liens under this Loan Agreement. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any net proceeds from the sale of Valuable Trade Cargo under the Exclusive Marketing and Sales
Agreement may, at the request of Lender, be set aside to pay down this secured loan, provided that the first proceeds shall be set aside to pay down the $10 million Fifth Third bank note, as required under the terms of that note, before any payments
are made to Lender. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.6. <U>Loan Disbursements</U>. Lender will Advance $5,000,000 of Loan funds to Borrower at Closing which shall be
evidenced by a Note in the amount of $5,000,000. Additional disbursements will be made within 10 business days of Notice given by Borrower to Lender that performance objectives outlined in paragraph <U>E(a)-(d)</U>&nbsp;above are achieved, and shall
be evidenced by additional Notes dated and in amounts commensurate with the additional funding. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.7. <U>Confidentiality</U>. The Parties
acknowledge and agree that for commercial purposes, the terms of this Agreement, the Exclusive Marketing and Sales Agreement, and terms relating to consideration should remain confidential, and both Parties agree to keep this Agreement and the
Exclusive Marketing and Sales Agreement strictly confidential. Borrower agrees to request confidential treatment of this Agreement and the Exclusive Marketing and Sales Agreement should those be required to be filed under U.S. Securities
regulations. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>SECURITY AND COLLATERAL. </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3.1. <U>Security.</U> The Borrower hereby assigns, sells,
transfers, pledges, sets over and delivers to the Lender, and grants Lender a security interest in proceeds from the sale of Valuable Trade Cargo wherever held, in excess of such proceeds previously pledged and subject to the ASSIGNMENT AND SECURITY
AGREEMENT AND PLEDGE OF DEPOSIT ACCOUNT (the &#147;Assignment&#148;) between Borrower and Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking company, dated May&nbsp;2, 2014. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3.2. <U>Collateral.</U> Collateral for repayment of the Note and Loan shall consist of: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Borrower&#146;s rights to all proceeds of monetization from coins, bullion and Valuable Trade Cargo under the <B>[***]</B> for recovery of
the <B>[***]</B> which are unencumbered by a $10 million line of credit which is currently in place; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) <B>[***]</B> shares of Oceanica
Resources S. de R.L. owned by Borrower for each $1 million of outstanding loan balance; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Stock of Odyssey Marine Services Inc.
(OMS) and Odyssey Retriever Inc. (ORI) which corporations own the vessel RV <I>Odyssey Explorer</I> and associated shipwreck exploration technology and equipment including the ZEUS 2,500 m. work class ROV and handling system, one 6,000 m. CLIO ROV
and handling </P>
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system, side scan sonar search systems, Reson 8160 multibeam system and numerous other pieces of equipment fully integrated and capable of conducting worldwide search and archaeological recovery
operations. (A full inventory of this equipment will be furnished for inspection prior to execution of the Agreements.) Certain equipment currently aboard the <I>Dorado Discovery</I> including the multibeam sonar, the drill winch and A-frame which
are to be used for mineral exploration in a joint venture with the vessel owner will not be included as collateral so long as they are on the <I>Dorado Discovery</I> or included in the joint venture. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3.3. <U>Release of Collateral</U>. In the event there is a sale of Oceanica to a third party in which the Oceanica shares owned by Borrower
and pledged as Collateral in accordance with this Agreement are to be sold in the third party transaction, Lender agrees to release the Oceanica shares from the Collateral and make all such shares available to Lender for the sale. Borrower agrees to
provide irrevocable instructions to the third party transaction closing agent to transfer payment in full for all principal and interest due under the Notes through the date of the third party transaction to Lender. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When Borrower signs this Agreement, and until Lender is
repaid in full, Borrower makes the following representations and warranties: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.1. <U>Formation and Good Standing</U>. Borrower is duly
formed and existing under the laws of the state or other jurisdiction where organized. In each state in which Borrower does business, Borrower is in good standing and possesses all permits and licenses required and necessary to enable it to conduct
the business in which it is now engaged. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.2. <U>Authorization</U>. This Agreement, and any instrument or agreement required hereunder,
are within Borrower&#146;s powers, have been duly authorized, and do not conflict with any of Borrower&#146;s organizational documents. Notwithstanding the above, Lender acknowledges that this Loan Agreement shall be conditioned upon final approval
by Borrower&#146;s Board of Directors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.3. <U>Enforceable Agreement</U>. This Agreement is a legal, valid and binding agreement of
Borrower, enforceable against Borrower in accordance with its terms, and any instrument or agreement required hereunder, when executed and delivered, will be similarly legal, valid, binding and enforceable. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.4. <U>No Conflicts</U>. The execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of this Agreement and other Loan Documents to which it is a
party do not (i)&nbsp;contravene, or constitute a violation of any provision of applicable law, a violation of the organizational documents of Borrower, or a default under any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument
binding upon or affecting Borrower, (ii)&nbsp;result in the creation or imposition of any lien (other than the lien(s) created by the Loan Documents) on any of Borrower&#146;s assets, or (iii)&nbsp;give cause for the acceleration of any obligations
of Borrower to any other creditor. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.5. <U>Discharge of Liens and Taxes</U>. Borrower has duly filed, paid and/or discharged all
taxes or other claims that may become a lien on any of its property or assets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.6. <U>Lawsuits</U>. There is no lawsuit, tax claim or
other dispute pending or threatened against Borrower which, if lost, would impair Borrower&#146;s financial condition or ability to repay the Loan, except as have been disclosed in writing to Lender. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.7. <U>Asset Ownership</U>. Borrower has good and marketable title to all of the properties and assets reflected on the balance sheets and
financial statements supplied to Lender by Borrower, and all such properties and assets are free and clear of mortgages, security deeds, pledges, liens, charges, and all other encumbrances, except as otherwise disclosed to Lender by Borrower in
writing (&#147;Permitted Liens&#148;). To Borrower&#146;s knowledge, no default has occurred under any Permitted Liens and no claims or interests adverse to Borrower&#146;s present rights in its properties and assets have arisen. Borrower has duly
filed, paid and/or discharged all taxes or other claims which may become a lien on any of its property or assets. Permitted Liens are listed in <B><U>Schedule C</U></B> to this Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.8. <U>Other Obligations</U>. Borrower is not in default on any undisclosed obligation for borrowed money, any purchase money obligation or
any other material lease, commitment, contract, instrument or obligation, except as have been disclosed in writing to Lender. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.9. <U>Tax
Matters</U>. Borrower has no knowledge of any pending assessments or adjustments of its income tax for any year and all taxes due have been paid, except as have been disclosed in writing to Lender. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.10. <U>Sufficiency of Capital</U>. Borrower is not, and after consummation of this Agreement and after giving effect to all indebtedness
incurred and liens created by Borrower in connection with the Note and any other Loan Documents, will not be, insolvent within the meaning of 11 U.S.C. &#167; 101, as in effect from time to time. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.11. <U>Compliance with Laws</U>. Borrower is in compliance in all material respects with all federal, state and local laws, rules and
regulations applicable to its properties, operations, business, and finances, including, without limitation, all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations intended to protect the environment, and the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974, as amended, if applicable. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.12. <U>Continuing Effectiveness</U>. The effectiveness of this Agreement shall be
subject to the continuing accuracy of all representations and warranties of the Borrower contained herein. Each advance made to the Borrower pursuant to the Agreement shall constitute an automatic warranty and representation by Borrower to Lender
that there </P>
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does not exist a Default (as herein defined) or any event or condition which, with notice, lapse of time and/or the making of such advance, would constitute a Default, and a reaffirmation as of
the date of said request of all the representations and warranties of Borrower contained in the Agreement. Borrower covenants, warrants and represents to Lender that all representations and warranties contained in this Agreement shall be true in all
material respects at the time of execution of the Loan Documents and shall survive the execution, delivery and acceptance thereof by the Parties thereto and the closing of the transactions described therein or related thereto. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Borrower covenants and agrees, so long as credit is available
under this Agreement and until Lender is repaid in full, that Borrower will: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.1. <U>Business Continuity</U>. Conduct its business in
substantially the same manner as such business is now and has heretofore been carried on and conducted. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.2. <U>Existence</U>. Comply
fully with all applicable statutes, laws and regulations, and maintain the existence of itself. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.3. <U>Maintenance of Assets</U>.
Maintain, preserve and keep its property and assets in good repair, working order and condition, making all needed replacements, additions, improvements and renewals thereto, to the extent allowed by this Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.4. <U>Access to Books and Records</U>. Except as may be prohibited by law, allow Lender, or its agents, during normal business hours, at
Borrower&#146;s primary place of business to have access to the books, financial records and such other financial documents of Borrower, as Lender shall reasonably require, and allow Lender to make copies thereof at Lender&#146;s expense which
copies will be kept confidential by Lender. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.5. <U>Notices to Lender</U>. Promptly notify Lender in writing of: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Any substantial dispute between any governmental authority and Borrower. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Any Default under this Agreement, or any event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute an event of Default. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Any material adverse change in Borrower&#146;s business condition (financial or otherwise), operations, properties or prospects, or
ability to repay the credit. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Any change in Borrower&#146;s name, legal structure, place of business, or chief executive office if
Borrower has more than one place of business. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e) Any actual contingent liabilities of Borrower and any such contingent liabilities which
are reasonably foreseeable. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f) Attainment of any milestone listed in paragraph <U>E (a)-(d)</U>&nbsp;of this Agreement triggering the
closing of an additional loan and Note. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) <U>General Business Insurance</U>. Maintain insurance satisfactory to Lender as to amount, nature and carrier covering property damage
(including loss of use and occupancy) to any of Borrower&#146;s properties, business interruption insurance, public liability insurance including coverage for contractual liability, product liability and workers&#146; compensation, and any other
insurance which is usual for Borrower&#146;s business. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) <U>Insurance Covering Valuable Trade Cargo</U>. Maintain in good standing the
AON Insurance Policy, as applicable, covering the Valuable Trade Cargo related to the Collateral for this Loan for the full replacement cost of such Valuable Trade Cargo. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) <U>Evidence of Insurance</U>. Upon the request of Lender, deliver to Lender a copy of each insurance policy, or, if permitted by Lender, a
certificate of insurance listing all insurance in force. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.7. <U>Compliance with Laws</U>. Comply with the laws, regulations, and orders
of any government body with authority over Borrower&#146;s business. Lender shall have no obligation to make any advance to Borrower except in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and Borrower shall fully cooperate with Lender in
complying with all such applicable laws and regulations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.8. <U>Audits</U>. Except as may be prohibited by law, allow Lender and its
agents to inspect Borrower&#146;s properties and examine, audit, and make copies of books and records at any reasonable time. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>NEGATIVE COVENANTS. </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Borrower covenants and agrees, so long as credit is available under
this Agreement and until Lender is repaid in full, that Borrower <U>will not</U>: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">6.1. <U>Change of Ownership</U>. Cause, permit, or
suffer any change in capital ownership in the direct or indirect capital ownership of Borrower. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">6.2. <U>Additional Negative
Covenants</U>. Without Lender&#146;s written consent: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Enter into any consolidation, merger, or other combination with any other
entity. </P>
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business. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Liquidate or dissolve Borrower&#146;s business. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">6.3. <U>No Consumer Purpose</U>. Use this loan for personal, family, or household purposes. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>FINANCIAL AND REPORTING COVENANTS. </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">7.1 <U>Financial Statements and Reports.</U>
Borrower shall maintain systems of accounting established and administered in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The Borrower will furnish to the Lender upon request: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Within 120 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Borrower shall deliver to Lender audited financial statements and, upon filing with
the SEC, a copy of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for such fiscal year. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Within 60 days of the end of each of the first three quarters
in each fiscal year, Borrower shall deliver to Lender a copy of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for such quarter. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Promptly, from
time to time, such other information regarding the operation, business, affairs and financial condition of Borrower as Lender may reasonably request. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For the purposes of this <U>Section&nbsp;7.1</U>, Lender agrees that any report or other document filed by Borrower with the SEC through the
EDGAR system shall be deemed to have been concurrently delivered or provided to Lender. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>DEFAULT AND REMEDIES. </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">8.1. <U>Default</U>. The occurrence of any one or more of the
following events with respect to the Borrower shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) if the Borrower shall fail
to pay when due any payment of principal or interest on this Note and such failure continues for five (5)&nbsp;days after the Lender notifies the Borrower thereof in writing; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) if, pursuant to or within the meaning of the United States Bankruptcy Code or any other federal or state law relating to insolvency or
relief of debtors (a &#147;Bankruptcy Law&#148;), the Borrower shall (i)&nbsp;commence a voluntary case or proceeding; (ii)&nbsp;consent to the entry of an order for relief against it in an involuntary case; (iii)&nbsp;consent to the appointment of
a trustee, receiver, assignee, liquidator or similar official; (iv)&nbsp;make an assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or (v)&nbsp;admit in writing its inability to pay its debts as they become due; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) if a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order or decree under any Bankruptcy Law that (i)&nbsp;is for relief against the Borrower
in an involuntary case; (ii)&nbsp;appoints a trustee, receiver, assignee, liquidator or similar official for the Borrower or substantially all of the Borrower&#146;s properties; or (iii)&nbsp;orders the liquidation of the Borrower, and in each case
the order or decree is not dismissed within 60 days. </P>
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and failure by Borrower to correct such Event of Default within the applicable cure period, if any, then Lender may at any time thereafter, at its option: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) by written notice to the Borrower, declare the entire unpaid principal balance of this Note, together with all accrued interest thereon,
immediately due and payable regardless of any prior forbearance; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) exercise any and all rights and remedies available to it under
applicable law, including, without limitation, the right to collect from the Borrower all sums due under this Note. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">8.3. <U>Waiver</U>.
No failure or delay on the part of Lender in exercising any right, power, or privilege granted pursuant to this Agreement shall operate as a waiver, nor shall a single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise or the
exercise of any other right, power or privilege. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">8.4. <U>No Reliance by Third Parties</U>. The rights of the Lender to declare a default
of the Borrower under this Agreement or the Loan Documents is a right exclusive to the Lender and shall under no circumstances inure to any third parties. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>OTHER PROVISIONS. </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">9.1. <U>Florida Law</U>. This Agreement is governed by Florida state
law. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">9.2. <U>Successors and Assigns</U>. This Agreement is binding on Borrower&#146;s and Lender&#146;s successors and assignees.
Borrower agrees that it may not assign this Agreement without Lender&#146;s prior written consent. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">9.3. <U>Severability; Waivers</U>. If
any part of this Agreement is not enforceable, the rest of the Agreement may be enforced. Lender retains all rights, even if it makes a loan after default. If Lender waives a default, it may enforce a later default. Any consent or waiver under this
Agreement must be in writing. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">9.4. <U>Attorneys&#146; Fees</U>. Borrower shall reimburse Lender for any reasonable costs and
attorneys&#146; fees incurred by Lender in connection with the enforcement or preservation of any rights or remedies under this Agreement and any other documents executed in connection with this Agreement including but not limited to the Note, and
in connection with any amendment, waiver, or restructuring under this Agreement. In the event of a lawsuit or arbitration proceeding, the prevailing Party is entitled to recover costs and reasonable attorneys&#146; fees incurred in connection with
the lawsuit or </P>
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arbitration proceeding, as determined by the court or arbitrator. In the event that any case is commenced by or against Borrower under Bankruptcy Code (Title 11, United States Code) or any
similar or successor statute, Lender is entitled to recover costs and reasonable attorneys&#146; fees incurred by Lender related to the preservation, protection, or enforcement of any rights of Lender in such a case. As used in this paragraph,
&#147;attorneys&#146; fees&#148; includes the allocated reasonable costs of Lender&#146;s in-house counsel. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">9.5. <U>One Agreement</U>.
This Agreement, the Note and any related security or other agreements required by this Agreement, collectively represent the sum of the understandings and agreements between Lender and Borrower concerning this credit. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">9.6. <U>Limitation of Interest and Other Charges</U>.&nbsp;Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this Agreement, Lender does not
intend to charge and Borrower shall not be required to pay any amount of interest or other fees or charges that is in excess of the maximum permitted by applicable law.&nbsp;Any payment in excess of such maximum shall be refunded to Borrower or
credited against principal, at the option of Lender.&nbsp;It is the express intent hereof that Borrower not pay and Lender not receive, directly or indirectly, interest in excess of that which may be lawfully paid under applicable law including the
usury laws in force in the State of Florida. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">9.7. <U>Notices</U>. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement or in another agreement
between Lender and Borrower, all notices required under this Agreement shall be personally delivered or sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, or by overnight courier, to the addresses on the first page of this Agreement, or sent by facsimile to
the fax numbers listed on the signature page, or to such other addresses as Lender and Borrower may specify from time to time in writing. Notices and other communications shall be effective (i)&nbsp;if mailed, upon the earlier of receipt or five
(5)&nbsp;days after deposit in the U.S. mail, first class, postage prepaid, (ii)&nbsp;if telecopied, when transmitted, or (iii)&nbsp;if hand-delivered, by courier or otherwise (including telegram, lettergram or mailgram), when delivered. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">9.8. <U>Headings</U>. Article and paragraph headings are for reference only and shall not affect the interpretation or meaning of any
provisions of this Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">9.9. <U>Counterparts</U>. This Agreement may be executed in as many counterparts as necessary or
convenient, and by the different Parties on separate counterparts each of which, when so executed, shall be deemed an original but all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same agreement. </P>
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first page. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Alice Copeland</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">By:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Philip S. Devine</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Signature of Witness</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Philip S. Devine,</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Alice Copeland</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">as its Chief Financial Officer</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Print or type name of Witness</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Caroline Scogna</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Caroline Scogna</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">813-830-6609</P></TD></TR>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">STATE OF FLORIDA </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">COUNTY OF
HILLSBOROUGH </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 14th day of August, 2014, by Philip S. Devine, as Chief Financial
Officer of ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC., a Nevada corporation, on behalf of the corporation. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ B. Marrero</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Florida Driver&#146;s License</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Notary Public</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Betsy Marrero</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Alice Copeland</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Michael A. Carabini</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Signature of Witness</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Alice Copeland</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Caroline Scogna</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Caroline Scogna</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Print or type name of Witness</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="text-indent:2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fascimile Number for Notice</P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">STATE OF FLORIDA </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">COUNTY OF
HILLSBOROUGH </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 14th day of August, 2014, by, as Michael A. Carabini, as its
President, on behalf of the corporation. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ B. Marrero</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Florida Driver&#146;s License</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Betsy Marrero</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4900 Birch Street</P></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">[W-9 to be Furnished by Lender] </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Form of Note </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Permitted Liens </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fifth Third Bank &#150;
Mortgage and Security Agreement dated July&nbsp;11, 2008, secured by real property at 5215 W. Laurel St., Tampa Florida. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fifth Third Bank &#151;
Revolving Credit Loan and Security Agreement dated February&nbsp;8, 2008, secured by inventory consisting of all gold and silver coins recovered from the SS <I>Republic.</I> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fifth Third Bank &#150; Collateral Assignment of Rights to Proceeds dated May&nbsp;7, 2014, secured by proceeds from the Master Services Agreement dated
March&nbsp;7, 2014, between Borrower and Ira O. Kane as Receiver for Recovery Limited Partnership and Columbus Exploration, LLC, for salvage of gold coins and gold bars from the wreck of the SS <I>Central America.</I> </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Exhibit 10.2 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by bracketed asterisks, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended.</B></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>THIS NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED. THIS NOTE MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR
SALE, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED, OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER
SUCH ACT OR UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER SUCH ACT. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>P<SMALL>ROMISSORY</SMALL> N<SMALL>OTE</SMALL> </B></P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>FOR VALUE RECEIVED</B>, <B>ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC.</B>, a Nevada corporation (the
&#147;<U>Company</U>&#148;), promises to pay to Monaco Financial, LLC (the &#147;<U>Investor</U>&#148;), in lawful money of the United States of America, the principal sum of<B> FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($5,000,000)</B>, together with interest in
arrears on the unpaid principal balance at an annual rate equal to (i)&nbsp;eight percent (8.0%)&nbsp;until the first anniversary of the Note and (ii)&nbsp;eleven percent (11%)&nbsp;thereafter until the Maturity Date, in the manner provided below.
This Note has been executed and delivered pursuant to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement, dated August&nbsp;14, 2014 (the &#147;<U>Agreement</U>&#148;), by and among the Company and the Investor, and is subject to
the terms and conditions of the Agreement, which are, by this reference, incorporated herein and made a part hereof. Capitalized terms used in this Note without definition shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;1. Payments. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1.1.<B><I> Interest Rate.</I></B> As long as there is no existing uncured Event of Default (as defined below), interest shall accrue and be
payable on the outstanding principal amount at a fixed rate of interest equal to (i)&nbsp;eight percent (8.0%)&nbsp;per annum until the first anniversary of the Note and (ii)&nbsp;eleven percent (11%)&nbsp;per annum from the first anniversary of the
Note until the Maturity Date. Interest shall be calculated on the basis of a year of 365 days applied to the actual days on which there exists an unpaid balance under this Note. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1.2.<B><I> Default Interest Rate.</I></B> Upon an Event of Default, as hereafter defined, the Investor, in the Investor&#146;s sole discretion
and without notice or demand, may raise the rate of interest accruing on the outstanding principal amount to a rate of interest equal to the lesser of (a)&nbsp;eighteen percent (18.0%)&nbsp;or (b)&nbsp;the maximum rate allowed by applicable law.
Such default interest rate shall continue, in the Investor&#146;s sole discretion, until all defaults are cured. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1.3.<B> Interest
Paymen</B>t. Interest shall be accrued monthly and paid on the first business day of each following month. </P>

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Note as well as all accrued and unpaid interest and all other sums due under this Note that remain unpaid shall be due and payable on or before [<B>August 14, 2016].</B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1.5.<B><I> Repayment Extension.</I></B> If any payment of principal or interest shall be due on a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which
banking institutions in the State of Florida are required or permitted to be closed, such payment shall be made on the next succeeding business day and such extension of time shall be included in computing interest under this Note. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1.6.<B><I> Manner of Payment. </I></B>All payments of principal and interest on this Note shall be made by check at such place in the United
States of America as the Investor shall designate to the Company in writing or by such other manner as the Company and the Investor may agree. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1.7.<B><I> Prepayment. </I></B>The Company may, without premium or penalty, at any time and from time to time, prepay all or any portion of
the outstanding principal balance due under this Note, provided that each such prepayment is accompanied by accrued interest on the amount of principal prepaid calculated to the date of such prepayment. In addition, prepayment of the balance of the
Note shall extinguish all rights of Lender to Collateral under the Loan Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;2. Security and Collateral. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.1.<B> Security.</B> The Company hereby assigns, sells, transfers, pledges, sets over and delivers to the Investor, and grants Investor a
security interest in proceeds from the sale of Valuable Trade Cargo wherever held, in excess of such proceeds previously pledged and subject to the ASSIGNMENT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT AND PLEDGE OF DEPOSIT ACCOUNT (the &#147;Assignment&#148;) between
Company and Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking company, dated May&nbsp;7, 2014. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.2.<B> Collateral. </B>Collateral for repayment of the
Note and Loan shall consist of: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Company&#146;s rights to all proceeds of monetization from coins, bullion and Valuable Trade Cargo
under the <B>[***]</B> for recovery of the <B>[***]</B> which are unencumbered by a $10 million line of credit which is currently in place. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) <B>[***]</B> shares of Oceanica Resources S. de R.L. owned by Company for each $1 million of outstanding loan balance; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Stock of Odyssey Marine Services Inc. (OMS) and Odyssey Retriever Inc. (ORI) which corporations own the vessel RV Odyssey Explorer and
associated shipwreck exploration technology and equipment including the ZEUS 2,500 m. work class ROV and handling system, one 6,000 m. CLIO ROV and handling system, side scan sonar search systems, Reson 8160 multibeam system and numerous other
pieces of equipment fully integrated and capable of conducting worldwide search and archaeological recovery operations. (A full inventory of this equipment will be furnished for inspection prior to execution of the Agreements.) Certain equipment
currently aboard the Dorado Discovery including the multibeam sonar, the drill winch and A-frame which are to be used for mineral exploration in a joint venture with the vessel owner will not be included as collateral so long as they are on the
Dorado Discovery or included in the joint venture. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;3. Defaults. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3.1.<B><I> Events of Default. </I></B>The occurrence of any one or more of the following events with respect to the Company shall constitute
an event of default hereunder (&#147;<U>Event of Default</U>&#148;): </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) if the Company shall fail to pay when due any payment of
principal or interest on this Note and such failure continues for five (5)&nbsp;days after the Investor notifies the Company thereof in writing; </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) if, pursuant to or within the meaning of the United States Bankruptcy Code or any other
federal or state law relating to insolvency or relief of debtors (a &#147;<U>Bankruptcy Law</U>&#148;), the Company shall (i)&nbsp;commence a voluntary case or proceeding; (ii)&nbsp;consent to the entry of an order for relief against it in an
involuntary case; (iii)&nbsp;consent to the appointment of a trustee, receiver, assignee, liquidator or similar official; (iv)&nbsp;make an assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or (v)&nbsp;admit in writing its inability to pay its debts as
they become due; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) If a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order or decree under any Bankruptcy Law that (i)&nbsp;is for relief
against the Company in an involuntary case; (ii)&nbsp;appoints a trustee, receiver, assignee, liquidator or similar official for the Company or substantially all of the Company&#146;s properties; or (iii)&nbsp;orders the liquidation of the Company,
and in each case the order or decree is not dismissed within 60 days. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3.2.<B><I> Remedies. </I></B>Upon the occurrence of an Event of
Default hereunder (unless all Events of Default have been cured or waived by the Investor), the Investor may, at its option, (i)&nbsp;by written notice to the Company, declare the entire unpaid principal balance of this Note, together with all
accrued interest thereon, immediately due and payable regardless of any prior forbearance and (ii)&nbsp;exercise any and all rights and remedies available to it under applicable law, including, without limitation, the right to collect from the
Company all sums due under this Note. The Company shall pay all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Investor in connection with the Investor&#146;s exercise of any or all of its rights and remedies under this Note,
including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys&#146; fees. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Section&nbsp;4. Miscellaneous. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.1.<B><I> Waiver. </I></B>The rights and remedies of the Investor under this Note shall be cumulative and not alternative. No waiver by the
Investor of any right or remedy under this Note shall be effective unless in writing signed by the Investor. Neither the failure nor any delay in exercising any right, power or privilege under this Note will operate as a waiver of such right, power
or privilege, and no single or partial exercise of any such right, power or privilege by the Investor will preclude any other or further exercise of such right, power or privilege or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. To the
maximum extent permitted by applicable law, (a)&nbsp;no claim or right of the Investor arising out of this Note can be discharged by the Investor, in whole or in part, by a waiver or renunciation of the claim or right unless in a writing signed by
the Investor; (b)&nbsp;no waiver that may be given by the Investor will be applicable except in the specific instance for which it is given; and (c)&nbsp;no notice to or demand on the Company will be deemed to be a waiver of any obligation of the
Company or of the right of the Investor to take further action without notice or demand as provided in this Note. The Company hereby waives presentment, demand, protest and notice of dishonor and protest. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.2. <B><I>Confidentiality</I></B>. The Parties acknowledge and agree that for industry purposes, this Note, the Loan Agreement and the
Exclusive Marketing and Sales Agreement, and terms relating to consideration should remain confidential, and both Parties agree to keep this Note, the Loan Agreement and the Exclusive Marketing and Sales Agreement strictly confidential. Odyssey
agrees to request confidential treatment of this Note, the Loan Agreement and the Exclusive Marketing and Sales Agreement should those be required to be filed under U.S. Securities regulations </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.3.<B><I> Notices. </I></B>Any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be given in accordance with <U>Section&nbsp;9.7</U>
of the Agreement. </P>
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by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of this Note will remain in full force and effect. Any provision of this Note held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and effect to the extent not
held invalid or unenforceable. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.5.<B><I> Governing Law. </I></B>This Note will be governed by and construed under the laws of the State
of Florida without regard to conflicts-of-laws principles that would require the application of any other law. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.6.<B><I> Section
Headings; Construction. </I></B>The headings of Sections in this Note are provided for convenience only and will not affect its construction or interpretation. All references to &#147;Section&#148; or &#147;Sections&#148; refer to the corresponding
Section or Sections of this Note unless otherwise specified. All words used in this Note will be construed to be of such gender or number as the circumstances require. Unless otherwise expressly provided, the words &#147;hereof&#146; and
&#147;hereunder&#148; and similar references refer to this Note in its entirety and not to any specific section or subsection hereof, the words &#147;including&#148; or &#147;includes&#148; do limit the preceding words or terms and the word
&#147;or&#148; is used in the inclusive sense. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>IN WITNESS WHEREOF,</B> the Company has executed and delivered this Note as of the date
first stated above. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"><B>O<SMALL>DYSSEY</SMALL> M<SMALL>ARINE</SMALL> E<SMALL>XPLORATION</SMALL>, I<SMALL>NC</SMALL>.</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Philip S Devine</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Phillip S Devine, as its Chief Financial Officer</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I, Mark D. Gordon, certify that: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1. I have reviewed this
quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4. The
registrant&#146;s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such
disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly
during the period in which this report is being prepared; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control
over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant&#146;s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our
conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant&#146;s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant&#146;s most
recent fiscal quarter (the registrant&#146;s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant&#146;s internal control over financial reporting; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5. The registrant&#146;s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting,
to the registrant&#146;s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant&#146;s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely
to adversely affect the registrant&#146;s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Any fraud, whether or not
material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant&#146;s internal control over financial reporting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Date: February&nbsp;27, 2015 </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I, Philip S. Devine, certify that: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1. I have reviewed this
quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4. The
registrant&#146;s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such
disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly
during the period in which this report is being prepared; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control
over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant&#146;s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our
conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant&#146;s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant&#146;s most
recent fiscal quarter (the registrant&#146;s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant&#146;s internal control over financial reporting; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5. The registrant&#146;s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting,
to the registrant&#146;s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant&#146;s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely
to adversely affect the registrant&#146;s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) Any fraud, whether or not
material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant&#146;s internal control over financial reporting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Date: February&nbsp;27, 2015 </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Exhibit 32.1 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I hereby
certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. for the period ending September&nbsp;30, 2014: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) complies with the requirements of Section&nbsp;13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material aspects, the financial condition and results of operations of Odyssey Marine
Exploration, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>/s/ Mark D. Gordon</I></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Mark D. Gordon</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Chief Executive Officer</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">February&nbsp;27, 2015</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A signed original of this written statement required by Section&nbsp;906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has
been provided to Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. and will be retained by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Exhibit 32.2 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I hereby
certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. for the period ending September&nbsp;30, 2014: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(1) complies with the requirements of Section&nbsp;13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material aspects, the financial condition and results of operations of Odyssey Marine
Exploration, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>/s/ Philip S. Devine</I></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Philip S. Devine</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Chief Financial Officer</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">February&nbsp;27, 2015</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A signed original of this written statement required by Section&nbsp;906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has
been provided to Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. and will be retained by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request. </P>
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