Vancouver BC / Houston, Texas – OceanWorks International, Inc. has announced the completion of its HARDSUIT™ atmospheric diving training program for the Russian Navy. The highly successful program provided training for ten pilots, ten technicians and five supervisors in the safe operation and maintenance of the HARDSUIT™ atmospheric diving systems, launch and recovery systems, and the customized hydraulic tools that were supplied as part of this contract. The course was conducted at the State Rescue and Diving Research Institute, near St. Petersburg in Russia. The six week training program included more than 225 hours of diving time. The course was conducted in English and Russian languages by four OceanWorks product support specialists, supported by local interpreters.