HOUSTON , May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Deep Down, Inc. (OTCQX: DPDW) ("Deep Down"), an oilfield services company specializing in complex deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil production distribution system support services is pleased to announce the formation of Deep Down Brasil, Ltda., confirming our interest in supporting the dynamic offshore oil and gas industry in Brazil.  Deep Down Brasil will offer the full range of innovative subsea products and services currently offered by Deep Down Inc., expanding our efforts already underway in Brazil .

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Ron Smith , Chief Executive Officer of Deep Down, Inc. stated, "We are very excited about the opportunities available to us in Brazil and, by forming Deep Down Brasil, have made a serious commitment to this market.  Our experience in providing technical solutions to virtually every worldwide oil and gas venue situates us well to support the ever increasing challenges in the deep waters of Brazil . Our expertise, in conjunction with local, strategic partners, will position Deep Down for long term success in this important market."

Deep Down, Inc. is an oilfield services company serving the worldwide offshore exploration and production industry. Deep Down's proven services and technological solutions include distribution system installation support and engineering services, umbilical terminations, loose-tube steel flying leads (LSFL), installation buoyancy, ROVs and tooling, marine vessel automation, control, and ballast systems. Deep Down supports subsea engineering, installation, commissioning, and maintenance projects through specialized, highly experienced service teams and engineered technological solutions. The company's primary focus is on more complex deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil production distribution system support services and technologies, used between the platform and the wellhead. More information about Deep Down is available at www.deepdowncorp.com .

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