In order to continue to serve ongoing client projects in the Gulf of Mexico, Sonsub extended its long term vessel charter with Hornbeck Offshore Services, LLC for the HOS Innovator DP II Vessel for the 2005 season. HOS Innovator -- having worked for Sonsub for almost four years -- equipped with a heavy duty workclass Innovator ROV, has been utilized on several significant projects in the Gulf with works including mattress installation, touchdown monitoring, pre and post lay survey, pod change outs and a variety of other construction related activities.