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FORM 10-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [FEE REQUIRED]

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996

OR

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED]

For the transition period from __________ to __________

Commission file number 1-10945

OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 95-2628227
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

16001 Park Ten Place, Suite 600
Houston, Texas 77084
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 578-8868

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Name of each exchange
Title of each class on which registered

Common Stock, $0.25 par value New York Stock Exchange


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 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) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X, No .

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained,
to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. Yes X, No .

Aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant at May 31, 1996, based upon the closing sale price of the Common
Stock on the New York Stock Exchange $377,769,000

Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding at May 31, 1996 23,310,206


Documents Incorporated by Reference:

Portions of the proxy statement to be filed on or before July 29, 1996,
pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 to
the extent set forth in Part III, Items 10-13 of this report.





OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Annual Report on Form 10-K



INDEX



PART I
Item 1 Business
Item 2 Properties
Item 3 Legal Proceedings
Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of
Security Holders
Item 4a Executive Officers of the Registrant

PART II
Item 5 Market for the Registrant's Common Equity
and Related Shareholder Matters
Item 6 Selected Financial Data
Item 7 Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
* Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Item 9 Changes in and Disagreements with
Accountants on Accounting and Financial
Disclosure

PART III
Item 10 Directors and Executive Officers of the
Registrant
Item 11 Executive Compensation
Item 12 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial
Owners and Management
Item 13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

PART IV
Item 14 Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
and Reports on Form 8-K


SIGNATURES

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES


* Refers the reader to Part IV, Item 14.


PART I

Item 1. BUSINESS.

General Development of Business

Oceaneering International, Inc., (together with its subsidiaries,
"Oceaneering" or the "Company") is an advanced applied technology company
that provides engineered services and hardware to customers who operate in
marine, space and other harsh environments. The Company supplies a
comprehensive range of integrated technical services to a wide array of
industries and is one of the world's largest underwater services
contractors. Principal services are provided to the oil and gas industry
and include drilling support, subsea construction, production systems,
facilities maintenance and repair, survey and positioning and specialized
onshore and offshore engineering and inspection. Oceaneering was organized
in 1969 out of the combination of three diving service companies founded in
the early 1960s. Since its establishment, the Company has concentrated on
the development and marketing of underwater services requiring the use of
advanced deepwater technology. The Company conducts operations in the
United States and 29 other countries. The Company's international
operations, principally in the North Sea, Africa, Far East and the Middle
East, accounted for approximately 58% of its 1996 revenues, or $167
million.

Since 1990, the Company has concentrated on expanding its capabilities to
provide technical solutions to customers operating in harsh environments.
It has accomplished this through acquisitions and internal growth.

In January 1990, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock
of Sonsub Limited, a United Kingdom company, whose principal assets were
ten work class Remotely Operated Vehicles ("ROVs"). ROVs are unmanned
submersible vehicles operated from the surface that are used widely in the
offshore oil and gas industry.

In December 1990, the Company was awarded a contract by a major oil company
to provide and maintain a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading
system ("FPSO"). This represented the first major project for the
Company's Offshore Production Systems division ("OPS") which was formed to
develop economical production alternatives for offshore oil and gas fields.
A 78,000 deadweight ton ("dwt") tanker was purchased and converted into an
FPSO, the OCEAN PRODUCER, for this project. The unit was delivered to its
first location in December 1991 and is currently operating offshore Angola.

In August 1992, the Company acquired Eastport International, Inc.,
("Eastport"), a designer, developer and operator of advanced robotic
systems and ROVs specializing in the non-oilfield market, in a transaction
accounted for as a pooling of interests. All financial information herein
has been restated to include the results of Eastport from Eastport's
inception (June 21, 1989). Eastport's assets included two specialized
ROVs, one of which is rated for water depths to 25,000 feet, a deep tow
sonar system and two other work class ROVs.

In May 1993, the Company purchased the business and assets of the Space
Systems Division of ILC Dover, Inc., ("ILC") which were consolidated with
the Company's Oceaneering Space Systems division. This business designs,
develops and fabricates spacecraft hardware and high temperature insulation
products.

In July 1993, the Company purchased Oil Industry Engineering, Inc., a
designer and fabricator of subsea control systems, which now operates as
the Oceaneering Intervention Engineering division ("OIE"). In March 1994,
the Company purchased the operating subsidiaries of Multiflex International
Inc., a manufacturer of subsea control umbilical cables, which now operates
as the Oceaneering Multiflex division ("Multiflex"). Together with the
Company's existing OPS division, these acquisitions form the basis of the
Company's continuing expansion in the offshore field development business.

In November 1995, the Company was awarded a contract with a major oil
company for the provision of an FPSO. The Company is converting a 268,000
dwt tanker and the unit, the Company s second FPSO, the ZAFIRO PRODUCER, is
targeted for delivery to its first operational location offshore West
Africa in August 1996.

The Company intends to continue its strategy of acquiring, as opportunities
arise, additional assets or businesses, either directly through merger,
consolidation or purchase, or indirectly through joint ventures. The
Company is also applying its skills and technology in further developing
business unrelated to the oil and gas industry and performing services for
government agencies and firms in the telecommunications, aerospace, and
civil engineering and construction industries. The Company is continually
seeking opportunities for business combinations to improve its market
position or expand into related service lines.

Financial Information about Industry Segments

The Company's business segments are Oilfield Marine Services, Offshore
Field Development and Advanced Technologies. The table containing
revenues, operating income, identifiable assets, capital expenditures, and
depreciation and amortization by business segment for the years ended March
31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 is incorporated herein by reference from Note 6 of
the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Description of Business

OILFIELD MARINE SERVICES

The Company's Oilfield Marine Services business consists of underwater
intervention and above-water inspection, maintenance and repair. All of
these services are frequently provided to customers on an integrated basis.

Underwater Intervention Services. The Company provides underwater support
services for all phases of offshore oil and gas operations - exploration,
development and production. During the exploration phase, the Company
provides positioning, placement and monitoring of subsea exploration
equipment, collects data on seafloor characteristics at proposed drilling
sites and assists with the navigational positioning of drilling rigs.
During the development phase, the Company assists with the installation of
production platforms and the connection of subsea pipelines. During the
production phase, the Company inspects, maintains and repairs offshore
platforms, pipelines and subsea equipment.

Underwater intervention services are performed by ROVs or divers. ROVs are
used at depths or in situations in which diving would be uneconomical or
infeasible. The Company believes that it operates the most technically
advanced fleet of work class ROVs in the world, with about a 25% market
share, and is the industry leader in providing ROV services on deepwater
wells which are the most technically demanding. ROVs are used for a
variety of underwater tasks including drill support, installation and
construction support, pipeline inspections and surveys, and subsea
production facility installation, operation and maintenance. An ROV may be
outfitted with manipulators, sonar, television cameras, specialized tooling
packages and other equipment or features to facilitate the performance of
specific underwater tasks. The Company currently owns more than 70 work
class and inspection class ROVs.

When a project requires manned intervention, the Company uses divers or
Atmospheric Diving Systems ("ADS") technology. An ADS encloses the
operator in a one-atmosphere (surface pressure) diving suit and is suitable
for use in water depths to 2,300 feet. The Company does not use divers (as
distinguished from ADS operators) to perform functions in water depths
greater than 1,000 feet.

The Company also provides a range of survey and navigational positioning
services for the oil and gas industry, as well as ocean search and recovery
projects. Applications include surface positioning for rig moves and the
installation of pipelines and platforms, subsea positioning and acoustics,
geophysical surveys, deep tow surveys and pipeline surveys.

Underwater services using all of these techniques are performed from
drilling rigs, platforms, barges and vessels.

Above-Water Inspection Services. Through its Solus Schall division ("Solus
Schall"), the Company offers a wide range of inspection services to
customers required to obtain third party inspections to satisfy contractual
structural specifications and requirements, internal safety standards or
regulatory requirements. Historically, the Company has focused on the
inspection of pipelines and onshore fabrication of offshore facilities for
the oil and gas industry. The Company also conducts inspections of other
industrial equipment. Certain of Solus Schall's pipeline inspection
activities are performed through the use of specialized X-ray crawlers,
which travel independently inside pipelines, stopping to perform
radiographic inspection of welds. Solus Schall derives the majority of its
revenues from foreign operations.

In connection with Solus Schall's inspection services (both onshore and
offshore), the Company developed a computer-aided method of managing
inspection data, which consists of a software package that provides a
standardized format for the storage, retrieval and analysis of multi-year
inspection data. Originally developed for platform inspections, the
software has been expanded for use in the inspection of pipelines, vessels
and refinery piping.


OFFSHORE FIELD DEVELOPMENT

Mobile Offshore Production Systems. OPS was established as a division
during 1989 to provide subsea intervention services and the engineering,
procurement, construction, installation and operation of mobile offshore
production systems ("MOPS") to customers for marginal and remote field
production and extended well testing. The Company has been awarded several
contracts pertaining to MOPS activities and subsea workover and maintenance
needs, including deepwater extended well testing in the Gulf of Mexico and
has served as prime contractor on an extended well testing project in the
North Sea. The Company's first FPSO, the OCEAN PRODUCER, has been
operating offshore West Africa since December 1991. The Company's second
FPSO, the ZAFIRO PRODUCER, is targeted for delivery to its first location
offshore West Africa in August 1996 to begin operations under a three-year
contract with a major oil company.

Subsea Products. OIE, Multiflex and the Pipeline Repair Systems unit of
the Company form the Subsea Products division which complements the
activities of OPS. OIE provides subsea intervention services, design and
fabrication of ROV interface tooling, including ROV replaceable and ROV
operable valves, and design and fabrication of subsea control systems.

In March 1994, the Company acquired the business of Multiflex which has
facilities in Houston, Texas and Edinburgh, Scotland for the production of
subsea control umbilical cables. These cables are used for the remote
operation of subsea installations and equipment and typically incorporate
both electrical and hydraulic control lines.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES

The Company provides project management, engineering services and equipment
to non-oilfield customers for applications in harsh environments. The
Company, through its Advanced Technologies ("ADTECH") segment, serves
government agencies and firms in the telecommunications, aerospace, and
civil engineering and construction industries. This is accomplished by
using existing assets and by extending the use of technology developed in
oilfield operations to new applications.

ADTECH performs work for customers having specialized requirements
underwater or in other harsh environments. ADTECH provides deep ocean
search and recovery services for governmental bodies, including the U.S.
Navy and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration ("NASA"). In
other services for the Navy, Oceaneering provides various engineering and
underwater services ranging from aircraft salvage and recovery operations
to inspection and maintenance of the Navy's fleet of surface ships and
submarines. The Company also maintains and operates deepwater cable lay
and maintenance vehicles for AT&T Corp.

ADTECH designs and operates ROVs that are rated for work in water depths
from the surface to 25,000 feet. The more advanced ROVs owned by the
Company are equipped with lighter umbilical cords containing optic fibers
which allow for improved communications with the surface. Other
specialized equipment owned by the Company includes ROV cable lay and
maintenance equipment rated to 5,000 feet and deep tow, side scan sonar
systems rated for use in 20,000 feet. The Company's deep tow systems have
been used to locate downed aircraft in water depths to 14,700 feet.

ADTECH also designs and develops specialized tools and builds ROV systems
to customer specifications for use in deepwater and hazardous environments.

As part of ADTECH, Oceaneering Space Systems ("OSS") directs the Company's
efforts towards applying undersea technology and experience in the space
industry. The Company has worked with NASA and NASA subcontractors on a
variety of projects including portable life-support systems, decompression
techniques, tools and robotic systems, and standards and guidelines to
ensure robotic compatibility for space station equipment and payloads. OSS
is developing cryogenic life-support system technology for neutral buoyancy
testing and future space missions. Related life-support technology has been
developed for future use by environmental remediation workers and fire
fighters. OSS was expanded in 1994 by the purchase of the assets of ILC.
ILC had supported NASA by producing space shuttle crew support equipment,
including the design, development and fabrication of spacecraft
extravehicular and intravehicular hardware and soft goods, air crew
life-support equipment, mechanical and electromechanical devices and high
temperature insulation. These activities have continued. The activities
of OSS are substantially dependent on continued government funding for
space programs.

MARKETING

Oilfield Marine Services. The Company markets its services primarily to
international and foreign national oil and gas companies. It also provides
services as a subcontractor to companies operating as prime contractors.
Contracts are typically awarded on a competitive bid basis and are for the
most part short-term.

Offshore Field Development. The Company markets both its mobile offshore
production systems and subsea products primarily to international and
foreign national oil and gas companies, utilizing the Company's existing
administrative structure to identify potential business opportunities.
MOPS are offered for extended well testing, early production and
development of marginal fields and prospects in areas lacking pipelines and
processing infrastructure. Contracts are typically awarded on a
competitive basis, generally for periods of one or more years. The Company
owns one MOPS unit and is currently converting a second, both of which have
long-term contracts. Further equipment will be added as profitable
opportunities arise. The Company believes that Multiflex enables it to
identify market opportunities at an earlier stage as umbilical design is
typically part of the initial planning phase in field development. The
Company is able to offer an integrated service consisting of design,
engineering, project management and provision of hardware.

Advanced Technologies. The Company markets its marine services and related
engineering services to government agencies, major defense contractors,
NASA subcontractors and to telecommunications, construction and other
industrial customers outside the energy sector. The Company also markets
to insurance companies, salvage associations and other customers who have
requirements for specialized operations in deep water.

Major Customers. Five principal customers of the Company accounted for
approximately 29%, 34% and 36% of the Company's consolidated revenues in
1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. No single customer accounted for more
than 10% of the Company's consolidated revenues in 1996. The Royal Dutch
Shell group of companies accounted for more than 10% of the Company's
consolidated revenues in 1995 and 1994. Also see Note 6 of the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.

COMPETITION

The Company's businesses are highly competitive.

Oilfield Marine Services. The Company believes that it is one of five
companies that provides underwater services on a worldwide basis. The
Company competes for contracts with the other four worldwide companies and
with numerous companies operating locally in various areas. Competition
for underwater services historically has been based on the type of
underwater equipment available, location of or ability to deploy such
equipment, quality of service and price. In recent years, price has been
the most important factor in obtaining contracts; however, the ability to
develop improved equipment and techniques and to attract and retain skilled
personnel is also an important competitive factor in the Company's markets.
The number of the Company's competitors is inversely correlated with water
depth, as less sophisticated equipment and technology is required in
shallow water. With respect to projects that require less sophisticated
equipment or diving techniques, small companies have sometimes been able to
bid for contracts at prices uneconomic to the Company.

The Company believes that its ability to provide a wide range of underwater
services, including technological applications in deeper water on a
worldwide basis, should enable it to compete effectively in the oilfield
exploration and development market. As a result of uncertainty and
volatility in oil and gas pricing generally, oil and gas exploration and
development expenditures fluctuate from year to year. In particular,
budgetary approval for more expensive drilling and production in deeper
water or harsh environments, areas in which the Company believes it has a
competitive advantage, may be postponed or suspended. In some areas, the
ability of the Company to obtain contracts depends upon its ability to
charter vessels for use as work platforms. On occasion, the Company will
bid jointly with vessel owners for contracts, and it endeavors to develop
ongoing relations with various vessel owners.

The worldwide inspection market consists of a wide range of inspection and
certification requirements in many industries. Solus Schall competes in
only selected portions of this market. The Company believes that its broad
geographic sales and operational coverage, long history of operations,
technical reputation, application of X-ray crawler pipeline radiography and
accreditation to international quality standards enable it to compete
effectively in its selected inspection services market segments.

In the North Sea and, to a lesser extent, in other areas, oil and gas
companies utilize prequalification procedures that reduce the number of
prospective bidders for their projects. In certain countries political
considerations tend to favor local contractors.

Offshore Field Development. The Company believes that it is well
positioned to compete in the offshore field development market through its
ability to identify and offer optimum solutions, supply equipment, provide
capital on a limited basis and utilize the expertise in associated subsea
technology and offshore construction and operations gained through its
extensive operational experience worldwide. The Company is one of several
companies that offer leased MOPS units. Potential competitors include
companies having underutilized assets such as drilling rigs and tankers,
although access to the capital needed to convert units to MOPS may be a
limiting factor.

Although there are several competitors offering either specialized products
or operating in limited geographic areas, the Company believes that it is
one of two companies who compete on a worldwide basis for the provision of
subsea control umbilical cables.

Advanced Technologies. The Company believes that its specialized ROV
assets and experience in deep water operations give it a competitive
advantage in obtaining contracts in water depths greater than 5,000 feet.
The number of the Company's competitors is inversely correlated with water
depth, due to the advanced technical knowledge and sophisticated equipment
required for deep water operations.

Engineering services is a very broad market with a large number of
competitors. The Company competes in specialized areas in which it can
combine its extensive program management experience, engineering services
and the capability to continue the development of conceptual project
designs into the manufacture of prototype equipment.

The Company also utilizes the administrative structure of the Oilfield
Marine Services business to identify opportunities in foreign countries and
to provide additional local support for non-oil and gas customers.

SEASONALITY, BACKLOG AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

A material amount of the Company's revenues is generated by contracts for
marine services in the Gulf of Mexico and North Sea, which are usually
seasonal from April through November. Revenues in the Offshore Field
Development and Advanced Technologies segments are generally not seasonal.

The amounts of backlog orders believed to be firm for Oilfield Marine
Services as of March 31, 1996 and 1995 were $100 million and $94 million,
respectively. Of these amounts, $26 million and $39 million, respectively,
were not expected to be performed within the year following such respective
dates. At March 31, 1996 and 1995, the Company had approximately $144
million and $27 million, respectively, in backlog for Offshore Field
Development. Of these amounts, $100 million and none, respectively, were
not expected to be performed within the year following such respective
dates. At March 31, 1996 and 1995, the Company had approximately $41
million and $39 million, respectively, in backlog for Advanced
Technologies. Of these amounts, $4 million and $12 million, respectively,
were not expected to be performed within the year following such respective
dates.

No material portion of the Company's business is subject to renegotiation
of profits or termination of contracts by the United States government.

The Company's research and development expenditures were approximately $5.8
million, $3.6 million and $3.7 million during 1996, 1995 and 1994,
respectively. These amounts do not include, nor is the Company able to
determine, the expenditures by others in connection with joint research
activities in which the Company participated or expenditures by the Company
in connection with research conducted during the course of performing field
operations.

REGULATION

The Company's operations are subject to various types of governmental
regulation. The Company's operations are affected from time to time and in
varying degrees by foreign and domestic political developments and foreign,
federal and local laws and regulations. In particular, oil and gas
production operations and economics are affected by price control, tax,
environmental and other laws relating to the petroleum industry, by changes
in such laws and by constantly changing administrative regulations. Such
developments may directly or indirectly affect the Company's operations and
those of its customers.

Compliance with federal, state and local provisions regulating the
discharge of materials into the environment or relating to the protection
of the environment has not had a material impact on the Company's capital
expenditures, earnings or competitive position.

In connection with its foreign operations, the Company is required in some
countries to obtain licenses or permits in order to bid on contracts or
otherwise to conduct business operations. Some foreign countries require
that the Company enter into a joint venture or similar business arrangement
with local individuals or businesses in order to conduct business. While
not a formal requirement, Oceaneering's quality management systems covering
the full range of subsea and topside services offered in the United Kingdom
are certified to the British Standard BS 5750 Part 2:1987, which is the
equivalent of ISO 9002. The quality management systems of both the OIE and
Multiflex units of the Subsea Products Group are certified to ISO 9001 for
their products and services.

RISKS AND INSURANCE

The Company's operations are subject to all the risks normally incident to
offshore exploration, development and production, including claims under
U.S. maritime laws. These risks could result in damage to or loss of
property, suspension of operations and injury to or death of personnel.
The Company insures its real and personal property and equipment. The
Company's vessels are insured against damage or loss, including war and
pollution risks. The Company also carries workers' compensation, maritime
employer's liability, general liability, including third party pollution,
and other insurance customary in its businesses. All insurance is carried
at levels of coverage and deductibles which the Company considers
financially prudent. On some contracts, the Company may have certain
exposures for loss or damage to the customer's facilities or for unexpected
weather delays, which the Company may cover by special insurance when it
deems advisable. Due to the very high costs for limited coverage and, in
the Company's opinion, limited exposure, the Company does not carry
professional liability insurance. In some jurisdictions, legal pleadings
in personal injury actions may include a claim for an amount of punitive
damages which may not be covered by insurance.

The primary industry that the Company serves, oil and gas, is a cyclical
industry and remains volatile, resulting in potentially large fluctuations
in demand for the Company's primary services, which could result in
significant changes in the Company's revenues and profits. Although the
oil and gas industry continues to be the Company's principal market, the
Company also performs services for government agencies, and firms in the
telecommunications, aerospace, and civil engineering and construction
industries.

The Company operates primarily as a subcontracting services company under
short-term dayrate contracts. However, the Company also owns certain
specialized capital assets, which if not fully utilized could have a
negative effect on cash resources as a result of continuing fixed operating
costs and reduced revenues.

A significant part of the Company's operations is conducted outside the
United States. For the years ended March 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, foreign
operations accounted for 58%, 51% and 61% of the Company's revenues,
respectively.

Foreign operations are subject to additional political and economic
uncertainties, including the possibility of repudiation of contracts and
confiscation of property, fluctuations in currency exchange rates,
limitations on repatriation of earnings and foreign exchange controls.
Typically, the Company is able to limit the currency risks by arranging
compensation in United States dollars or freely convertible currency and,
to the extent possible, limiting acceptance of blocked currency to amounts
which match its expense requirements in local currencies.

Certain of the countries in which the Company operates have enacted
exchange controls to regulate foreign currency exchange. Exchange controls
in some of the countries in which the Company operates provide for
conversion of local currency into foreign currency for payment of debts,
equipment rentals, technology transfer, technical assistance and other fees
or repatriation of capital. Transfers of profits and dividends can be
restricted or limited by exchange controls.

EMPLOYEES

As of March 31, 1996, the Company had approximately 2,000 employees. The
Company's work force varies seasonally and peaks during the summer months.
Approximately 5% of the Company's employees are represented by unions. The
Company considers its relations with its employees to be satisfactory.

Foreign and Domestic Operations and Export Sales

The table presenting revenues, profitability and assets attributable to
each of Oceaneering's geographic areas for the years 1996, 1995 and 1994 is
incorporated herein by reference from Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.

Item 2. PROPERTIES.

See Item 1 - "Business - Description of Business - Oilfield Marine
Services, Offshore Field Development and Advanced Technologies" for a
description of equipment used in providing the Company's services.

Oceaneering maintains office, shop and yard facilities in various parts of
the world. In these locations, the Company typically leases office
facilities to house its administrative and engineering staff, shops
equipped for fabrication, testing, repair and maintenance activities and
warehouses and yard areas for storage and mobilization of equipment en
route to work sites. The largest of such properties is located in Morgan
City, Louisiana and consists of 146,500 total square feet, of which 25,300
square feet are covered office and storage space owned by the Company and
the remainder is leased. The Company owns and leases property in Singapore
of approximately 28,700 square feet, of which 16,200 square feet are owned.
The Company leases 31,000 square feet of office space and 42,800 square
feet of yard area in Aberdeen, Scotland. Other major leased properties
include approximately 24,600 square feet in Dubai, United Arab Emirates,
and 37,000 square feet in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. These properties are
used primarily by the Oilfield Marine Services business segment of the
Company. Leased properties utilized primarily by the Offshore Field
Development segment consist of 53,500 square feet of workshop and office
space in Houston, Texas and manufacturing facilities in Houston, Texas and
Edinburgh, Scotland, of 96,000 square feet and 70,000 square feet,
respectively. In addition, the Company owns manufacturing facilities in
Magnolia, Texas of 65,000 square feet. The Company also leases
approximately 116,000 square feet in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, which
includes 86,000 square feet of offices and workshops and approximately
50,000 square feet of offices and workshops in Houston, Texas, which are
utilized by the Advanced Technologies business segment.

Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

In the ordinary course of business, Oceaneering encounters actions for
damages alleging personal injury under the general maritime laws of the
United States, including the Jones Act, for alleged negligence. The
Company reports actions for personal injury to its insurance carriers and
believes that the settlement or disposition of such suits will not have a
material effect on its financial position or results of operations. The
information set forth under "Commitments and Contingencies - Litigation" in
Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements is incorporated
herein by reference.

Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

No matter was submitted to a vote of security holders, through the
solicitation of proxies or otherwise, during the fourth quarter of the
year ended March 31, 1996.

Item 4a. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.

Executive Officers. The following is information with respect to the
executive officers of Oceaneering International, Inc., as of June 1, 1996:

OFFICER EMPLOYEE
NAME AGE POSITIONS SINCE SINCE


John R. Huff 50 Chairman of the Board, 1986 1986
President and Chief Executive
Officer

T. Jay Collins 49 Executive Vice President - 1993 1993
Oilfield Marine Services

Marvin J. Migura 45 Senior Vice President and 1995 1995
Chief Financial Officer

F. Richard Frisbie 53 Senior Vice President - 1981 1974
Marketing and Technology

George R. 48 Vice President, General 1988 1988
Haubenreich, Jr. Counsel and Secretary

Richard V. Chidlow 52 Controller and Chief 1990 1987
Accounting Officer

Each executive officer serves at the discretion of the Chief Executive
Officer and the Board of Directors and is subject to reelection or
reappointment each year after the annual meeting of shareholders.

Oceaneering does not know of any arrangement or understanding between any
of the above persons and any other person or persons pursuant to which he
was selected or appointed as an officer.

Family Relationships. There are no family relationships between any
director or executive officer.

Business Experience. John R. Huff has been a director, President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Company since 1986. He was elected Chairman of
the Board in August 1990. Prior to joining the Company in 1986, he served
from 1980 until 1986 as Chairman and President of Western Oceanic Inc., the
offshore drilling subsidiary of The Western Company of North America
("Western Oceanic"). He is a director of BJ Services Company, Triton
Energy Limited and Production Operators Corp.

T. Jay Collins, Executive Vice President, joined the Company in October
1993 as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In May 1995, he
was appointed Executive Vice President of the Company's Oilfield Marine
Services business. From 1986 to 1992 he was with Teleco Oilfield Services,
Inc., most recently as Executive Vice President of Finance and
Administration and previously as Senior Vice President of Operations. Prior
to Teleco, he spent twelve years with Sonat, Inc., serving as Senior Vice
President of Finance at Sonat Offshore Drilling and President of Houston
Systems Manufacturing. His operational experience with Sonat Offshore
Drilling includes international management in Venezuela, Singapore, Egypt
and Ivory Coast.

Marvin J. Migura, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, joined
the Company in May 1995. From 1975 to 1994 he held various financial
positions with Zapata Corporation, a diversified energy services company,
most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from
1987 to 1994.

F. Richard Frisbie, Senior Vice President - Marketing and Technology,
joined the Company in 1984 when Solus Ocean Systems, Inc., ("SOSI") was
acquired. From 1974 to 1984, he held various engineering and management
positions with SOSI and its predecessors. Over the past 20 years, he has
been responsible for various technical developments in remotely operated
underwater vehicle designs and the use of robotics and remotely operated
devices for applications in harsh environments, including nuclear power
plants. He also has previous experience in the aerospace industry.

George R. Haubenreich, Jr., Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary,
joined the Company in 1988. From 1979 until joining the Company, he held
various legal positions with The Coastal Corporation, a diversified energy
company, his last being Senior Staff Counsel. From 1974 until 1979, he was
an attorney with Exxon Company, U.S.A.

Richard V. Chidlow, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, joined the
Company in 1987 as Controller for the Americas Region. From 1988 until
1990, he was Controller for the Europe, Africa and Asia group in Aberdeen,
and was appointed to his present position in 1990. From 1975 until joining
the Company he held various positions with Western Oceanic, his last being
Manager of Accounting.



PART II

Item 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER
MATTERS.

Oceaneering's Common Stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol
OII). The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high
and low closing sales prices for Oceaneering's Common Stock as reported on
the New York Stock Exchange (consolidated transaction reporting system):

Fiscal 1996 Fiscal 1995

High Low High Low
For the quarter ended:

June 30 $10-5/8 $ 8-7/8 $14-1/4 $11
September 30 12-1/8 8-1/2 14-1/8 12-1/4
December 31 13 8-3/4 13-1/8 9-3/4
March 31 14-1/2 10-7/8 10-5/8 7-7/8

On May 31, 1996, Oceaneering had 701 holders of record of its Common Stock,
par value $0.25. On that date, the closing sales price of the shares, as
quoted on the New York Stock Exchange, was $16-1/2.

Oceaneering has made no Common Stock dividend payments since 1977. Its
present bank credit agreement restricts aggregate dividends to 50% of
cumulative net earnings from December 31, 1994.

Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.

Results of Operations:

Years Ended March 31,

1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
(in thousands, except per share figures)

Revenues $289,506 $239,936 $229,760 $215,603 $193,582

Cost of services 234,731 190,772 177,199 157,048 143,117
Gross margin 54,775 49,164 52,561 58,555 50,465

Selling, general and
administrative
expenses 34,589 36,410 31,631 32,903 30,239
Income from
operations $ 20,186 $ 12,754 $ 20,930 $ 25,652 $ 20,226

Net income
applicable to
common stock $ 12,357 $ 5,496 $ 14,931 $ 19,401 $ 16,115

Net income per
common share
equivalent 0.53 0.23 0.62 0.82 0.68

Depreciation and
amortization 20,567 16,232 12,196 11,528 8,013
Capital expenditures 57,171 32,057 36,730 11,996 35,312


Other Financial Data:

As of March 31,

1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
(in thousands, except ratios)

Working capital
ratio 1.62 1.44 1.74 1.92 1.65
Cash and cash
equivalents $ 9,351 $12,865 $26,486 $33,973 $23,281

Working capital 42,427 23,106 34,425 42,492 28,556

Total assets 256,096 187,752 171,993 154,524 144,905
Short-term debt 183 118 124 96 2,065

Long-term debt 48,000 9,472 171 235 2,311
Total debt 48,183 9,590 295 331 4,376

Shareholders' equity 127,098 115,140 113,353 98,331 86,622


Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

All statements in this Form 10-K, other than statements of historical
facts, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's
business strategy, plans for future operations, and industry conditions,
are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company
utilizes a variety of internal and external data and management judgement
in order to develop such forward-looking information. Although the
Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking
statements are reasonable, because of the inherent limitations in the
forecasting process, as well as the relatively volatile nature of the
industry in which the Company operates, it can give no assurance that such
expectations will prove to have been correct. Accordingly, evaluation of
future prospects of the Company must be made with caution when relying on
forward-looking information.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Oceaneering considers its liquidity and capital resources adequate to
continue its growth initiatives. At March 31, 1996, the Company had
working capital of $42 million, including $8 million of unrestricted cash.
Additionally, the Company had $27 million available for borrowings under a
$75 million credit facility and $13 million was unused under its $20
million uncommitted line of credit. In June 1996, an additional $45
million became available for borrowing when the credit facility was
increased to $120 million. None of the $48 million of long-term bank debt
is required to be repaid prior to 1999.

The Company expects to meet its ongoing annual cash requirements from
existing cash on hand, operating cash flow, and available credit
facilities. Net income plus depreciation and amortization (commonly
referred to as Cash Flow from Operations) of $33 million for 1996
represented a substantial improvement from the $22 million and the $27
million for 1995 and 1994, respectively.

The Company considers its liquidity and capital resources adequate to
support continuing operations and capital commitments. Working capital at
the end of 1996 was approximately $19 million higher than that of the prior
year. The higher working capital was primarily attributable to the
receivable generated by a large MOPS conversion project completed for a
customer during 1996. Subsequent to the year end, the receivable, which
was not due until 1998, was paid in full by the customer and has therefore
been treated as a current asset. In 1995 a higher level of capital
expenditures, including business acquisitions, during a period of lower
cash flows from operations contributed to a decline in working capital
compared to the end of 1994. The $23 million of working capital as of
March 31, 1995 compared to $34 million as of March 31, 1994.

In November 1995, the Company announced that it had been awarded a contract
by a major oil company to provide an FPSO system. The contract is a
dayrate lease arrangement which has an initial term of three years with a
targeted commencement date of August 1996. The Company purchased and is
converting an existing 268,000 dwt crude oil tanker into the FPSO ZAFIRO
PRODUCER at an estimated capital cost of $70 million. To facilitate the
funding of the capital expenditures required for this project, the Company
expanded its committed credit facility from $75 million to $120 million.

The Company expects this project to contribute incremental annual earnings
of approximately $0.30 per share during the contract term. This forward-
looking statement is based on numerous assumptions, including the total
capital cost, financing cost for the project, timely completion of the
conversion of the vessel to an FPSO, and satisfactory Company performance
under the contract. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that these
results will be realized. In addition, the contract provides the customer
with the options to either extend the contract at reduced rates or purchase
the vessel and terminate the lease at any time during the initial three-
year period. Exercise of the purchase option would increase the Company's
expected earnings for that year and substantially increase the Company's
liquidity.

Capital expenditures for the years ended March 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 were
$57 million, $32 million and $37 million, respectively. Capital
expenditures for 1996 included $30 million of acquisition and conversion
costs of the ZAFIRO PRODUCER, completion of upgrades on two dynamically-
positioned ("DP") vessels and additions to the Company's fleet of ROVs.
Capital expenditures for 1995 included the purchase and upgrade of a DP
offshore support vessel, acquisition of the remainder of the capital stock
of a jointly owned company which owned an offshore support vessel, upgrades
to ROVs and the acquisition of environmental services equipment. Capital
expenditures for 1994 included the acquisition costs of the ILC, OIE and
Multiflex businesses, additions and upgrades to the Company's fleet of ROVs
and improvements to the FPSO OCEAN PRODUCER. Commitments for capital
expenditures at the close of 1996 consisted of approximately $40 million
required to complete the conversion of the ZAFIRO PRODUCER during 1997.

During 1995 the Company completed the purchase of 1,000,000 shares of its
stock pursuant to a plan approved in June 1994. The purchases were
financed primarily by bank borrowings. After re-issue of shares to meet
the Company's regular obligations to the Oceaneering Retirement Investment
Plan and to satisfy share option exercises, there were 793,170 shares of
treasury stock remaining at March 31, 1996.

As a result of the increased level of capital expenditures and working
capital, total debt increased from $9 million as of the end of 1995 to $48
million as of March 31, 1996. As a percentage of total capitalization,
long-term debt during 1996 increased from 8% to 27%. The ratio of the
Company's debt to total capitalization will vary from time to time
depending primarily upon the level of capital spending. The debt level
would be significantly reduced or eliminated if the customer exercises its
option to purchase the ZAFIRO PRODUCER as previously discussed.

Because of its significant foreign operations, the Company is exposed to
currency fluctuations and exchange risks. The Company minimizes these
risks primarily through matching, to the extent possible, revenues and
expenses in the various currencies in which it operates. Cumulative
translation adjustments as of March 31, 1996, relate primarily to the
Company's permanent investment in and loans to its United Kingdom
subsidiary. Inflation has not had a material effect on the Company in the
past two years and no such effect is expected in the near future.

See Item 1 - "Business - Description of Business - Risks and Insurance."

Results of Operations

Revenues of $290 million for 1996 represented a substantial increase from
revenues of $240 million and $230 million for 1995 and 1994, respectively.
Gross margin of $54.8 million also compared favorably to $49.2 million and
$52.6 million for the prior two years. As a percentage of revenue, a
gross margin of 19% for 1996 represented a slight decrease from the 20%
margin for 1995 and compared to a 23% margin for 1994. Gross margins as a
percentage of revenues vary depending upon the mix of the type of contracts
(for example, subcontractor cost components) and may not be indicative of
business trends. Net income of $12.4 million in 1996 was more than double
the $5.5 million reported for 1995, but lower than the $14.9 million earned
during 1994.

Information on the Company's business segments is shown in Note 6 of the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


Oilfield Marine Services.

During 1996, oilfield marine services segment revenues and profitability
increased which resulted in a reduction of losses to $400,000. In 1995,
revenues declined compared to the prior year and the operations resulted in
a loss of $2.5 million for the year. Operating cash flow (defined as
operating income plus depreciation and amortization) of $10.6 million for
1996 represented a significant increase from the $5.4 million for 1995, but
was less than the $16.1 million during 1994.

The new ROVs represent the Company's continued commitment to its oilfield
marine services segment. During 1996, in response to increasing demand to
support deepwater drilling and identified future construction and
production maintenance work, the Company embarked on a major ROV fleet
expansion program. By the middle of 1997, the size of the Company's work
class ROV fleet will have been increased by a total of ten vehicles or 20%.
These new vehicles are designed for use around the world in water depths to
10,000 feet and in severe weather conditions.

The table below sets out revenues and profitability for the oilfield marine
services segment for 1996, 1995 and 1994.


For the Years Ended March 31,
1996 1995 1994
(in thousands, except percentages)

Revenues $132,064 $106,294 $122,625
Gross Margin 21,154 19,872 31,355
Gross Margin % 16% 19% 26%

Operating Income (loss) (369) (2,485) 9,194
Operating Income (loss) % 0% (2)% 7%


Revenues increased 24% in 1996 compared to 1995, reflecting increased
activity in all operating areas. The segment benefitted from higher
revenues and gross margin contribution from the ROV fleet as requirements
for vehicles to support exploration and development drilling activities
from floating drilling rigs increased. However, these gains were partially
offset by lower demand for diving services with correspondingly lower gross
margin. In addition, operating results in the North Sea and Gulf of Mexico
areas were negatively impacted by delays in the commissioning of support
vessels which had undergone extensive refurbishment and upgrade during the
year. Revenues and gross margin benefitted by $1.1 million from the
settlement of a contract dispute which had been provided for in 1995. This
adjustment increased gross margin % in 1996 by 1%.

Revenues and margin declined in 1995 compared to 1994 as a result of
reduced demand principally in the North Sea and West Africa operating
areas. In addition, gross margin was negatively impacted in 1995 by an
unfavorable arbitration ruling relating to a contract executed in 1991 and
difficulties experienced in collection of the amounts due under a foreign
contract. The provision for the arbitration ruling decreased gross margin
by $1.6 million (1%). The provision relating to the difficulty in
collecting amounts due under a foreign contract decreased gross margin by
$1 million (1%). Oilfield marine services gross margin was 21% before the
provisions.


Offshore Field Development.

This segment includes FPSO ownership and operations, engineering, design
and project management services for other MOPS-related work, and subsea
products.

The table below sets out revenues and profitability for this segment for
1996, 1995 and 1994.

For the Years Ended March 31,
1996 1995 1994
(in thousands, except percentages)

Revenues $80,855 $62,918 $37,121
Gross Margin 21,758 13,726 4,432
Gross Margin % 27% 22% 12%

Operating Income 15,567 6,676 1,191
Operating Income % 19% 11% 3%


Revenues and gross margin for 1996 were higher than for 1995 as a result of
a large MOPS conversion project which was completed during the year and
improved results in the subsea products business. The large MOPS project
consisted of the conversion of a jackup drilling rig into production
service for a customer. Results for this segment included a $2.7 million
gain on the involuntary conversion of the semisubmersible rig, OCEAN
DEVELOPER, which sank in August 1995 while under tow.

Revenues from the FPSO OCEAN PRODUCER for 1996, 1995 and 1994 were $14.7
million, $16.7 million and $10.4 million, respectively. Gross margin
contribution from the OCEAN PRODUCER'S operations for 1996, 1995 and 1994
totaled $7.6 million, $8.7 million and $2.1 million, respectively. During
1996 the OCEAN PRODUCER continued to work offshore Angola and in January
1996 commenced operations under a new four-year contract in the same
location.

Revenues and gross margin for the Offshore Field Development segment for
1995 were higher than for 1994 as a result of the contribution of Multiflex
which was acquired in March 1994, increased activity in the OIE division
and a full year of profitable FPSO operations.

Revenues and gross margin for the Offshore Field Development segment for
1994 were negatively impacted by the operations of the OCEAN PRODUCER,
which was contracted on a month to month basis for the first two quarters
at rates which were sufficient only to cover cash expenses. From the
fourth quarter of 1994, the OCEAN PRODUCER operated under a contract
providing substantially higher rates than its previous contract. Segment
revenues and margin for 1994 were favorably impacted by a large project
which the Company completed in the North Sea.

The Company is presently converting a 268,000 dwt tanker into its second
FPSO, the ZAFIRO PRODUCER, which is targeted to be delivered to a customer
offshore West Africa in August 1996 under a three-year contract.
Construction is being financed under the Company's bank credit facilities
which were increased to provide sufficient resources for this project. The
multi-year contracts for the OCEAN PRODUCER and the ZAFIRO PRODUCER provide
the Company with a significant level of contracted backlog.

The Company expects to continue to invest in other MOPS assets as
profitable opportunities arise, subject to the availability and acquisition
of assets suitable for MOPS application.

Advanced Technologies.

The table below sets out revenues and profitability for this segment for
1996, 1995 and 1994.

For the Years Ended March 31,
1996 1995 1994
(in thousands, except percentages)

Revenues $76,587 $70,724 $70,014
Gross Margin 11,863 15,566 16,774
Gross Margin % 15% 22% 24%

Operating Income 4,988 8,563 10,545
Operating Income % 7% 12% 15%

Revenues for 1996 increased over 1995 as a result of an increase in subsea
telecommunication cable burial activities, space related product sales and
marine civil engineering and construction work. Gross margin declined in
1996 compared to 1995 due to reduced utilization of the Company's deep
ocean search and recovery equipment, lower service requirements by the U.S.
Navy and complications experienced on a cable burial project completed in
the fourth quarter.

Revenues for 1995 were at the same level as for 1994. Gross margin
decreased as a result of lower demand for engineering services and costs
associated with entry into the environmental services business.


Other.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $34.6 million in 1996
compared to $36.4 million in 1995 and $31.6 million in 1994. The increase
during 1995 reflected the addition of the Multiflex operations and included
$0.5 million of nonrecurring cost related to the consolidation of
operational bases in Scotland.

Interest income increased by $1.2 million in 1996 compared to 1995 as a
result of interest earned on the receivable related to the MOPS conversion
project. Interest expense increased by $1.6 million in 1996 compared to
1995 as a result of increased borrowings to finance the MOPS conversion
project and continuing capital expenditures in oilfield marine services.

The Company's effective tax rate decreased in 1996 compared to 1995 as a
result of decreased losses in areas, primarily in the United Kingdom tax
jurisdiction, where the Company derives no tax benefit as it already has
net operating loss carryforwards. The Company's effective tax rate
increased during 1995 compared to 1994 as a result of an increase in the
amount of pre-tax income subject to taxing jurisdictions with higher
effective tax rates, primarily the United States, and losses in 1995 in
areas where the Company derives no tax benefit as it already has net
operating loss carryforwards.


Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.

In this report, the consolidated financial statements and supplementary
data of the Company appear in Part IV, Item 14 and are hereby incorporated
by reference. See Index to Financial Statements and Schedules.


Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
None.

PART III

Item 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.

The information with respect to the directors and nominees for election to
the Board of Directors of Oceaneering International, Inc., is incorporated
by reference from Oceaneering International, Inc.'s definitive proxy
statement to be filed on or before July 29, 1996, pursuant to Regulation
14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The information with
respect to the executive officers of Oceaneering International, Inc., is
provided under Item 4a of Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.

The information required by Item 11 is incorporated by reference from the
proxy statement described in Item 10 above.

Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.

The information required by Item 12 is incorporated by reference from the
proxy statement described in Item 10 above.

Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.

The information required by Item 13 is incorporated by reference from the
proxy statement described in Item 10 above.



PART IV

Item 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

(a) Documents filed as part of this report.

1. Financial Statements.
(i) Report of Independent Public Accountants
(ii) Consolidated Balance Sheets
(iii) Consolidated Statements of Income
(iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(v) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
(vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2. Exhibits:

Registration
or File Form or Exhibit
Exhibit Number Report Date Number

3 Articles of Incorporation
and By-laws
*3.01 Certificate of Incorporation,
as amended 0-8418 10-K March 1988 3(a)
*3.02 By-laws, as amended 0-8418 10-K March 1987 3(b)
*3.03 Amendment to Certificate
of Incorporation 33-36872 S-8 Sept. 1990 4(b)
*3.04 Amendment to By-laws 0-8418 10-K March 1991 3(d)
*3.05 Amendment to By-laws 1-10945 8-K Nov. 1992 2
4 Instruments defining the rights
of security holders, including
indentures
*4.01 Specimen of Common Stock
Certificate 1-10945 10-K March 1993 4(a)
*4.02 Interest Rate and Currency
Exchange Agreement dated
July 29, 1991 0-8418 10-Q Sept. 1991 4(a)
*4.03 Shareholder Rights Agreement
dated November 20, 1992 1-10945 8-K Nov. 1992 1
*4.04 Bank Credit Agreement dated
April 12, 1995 1-10945 10-K March 1995 4.04
4.05 Amended and Restated Bank Credit
Agreement dated June 12, 1996
10 Material contracts
*10.01 1981 Incentive Stock Option
Plan, as amended 2-80506 S-8 Sept. 1987 28(e)
10.02 Oceaneering Retirement
Investment Plan, as amended
*10.03 Employment Agreement dated
August 15, 1986 between
John R. Huff and Registrant 0-8418 10-K March 1987 10(l)
10.04 Addendum to Employment Agreement
dated February 22, 1996 between
John R. Huff and Registrant
*10.05 1987 Incentive and Non-
Qualified Stock Option Plan 33-16469 S-1 Sept. 1987 10(o)
*10.06 Oceaneering International, Inc.
Special Incentive Plan 33-16469 S-1 Sept. 1987 10(n)
*10.07 Senior Executive Severance
Plan, as amended 0-8418 10-K March 1989 10(k)
*10.08 Supplemental Senior Executive
Severance Agreements, as
amended 0-8418 10-K March 1989 10(l)
*10.09 Oceaneering International, Inc.
Executive Retirement Plan,
as amended 1-10945 10-K March 1995 10.08
*10.10 Share Purchase Agreement
related to the purchase of
Sonsub Limited 0-8418 8-K Jan. 1990 2
*10.11 1990 Long-Term Incentive Plan 33-36872 S-8 Sept. 1990 4(f)
*10.12 1990 Nonemployee Directors
Stock Option Plan 33-36872 S-8 Sept. 1990 4(g)
*10.13 Indemnification Agreement
between Registrant and its
Directors 0-8418 10-Q Sept. 1991 10(a)
*10.14 1991 Executive Incentive
Agreements 0-8418 10-K March 1992 10(p)
*10.15 Restricted Stock Award
Incentive Agreements 1-10945 10-K March 1994 10(q)
10.16 Restricted Stock Award
Incentive Agreement
10.17 Bank Uncommitted Credit Line
Agreement dated March 29, 1996
10.18 1996 Bonus Award Plan
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant
23 Consent of Independent Public
Accountants
24 Powers of Attorney
27 Financial Data Schedule

* Indicates exhibit previously filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission as indicated and incorporated herein by reference.

(b) Reports on Form 8-K.

The registrant filed no reports on Form 8-K during the last quarter of
the period covered by this report.



SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC.


Date: June 21, 1996 By: //s//JOHN R. HUFF
John R. Huff
President and Chief Executive
Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature Title Date


//s// JOHN R. HUFF President, Principal June 21, 1996
John R. Huff Executive Officer, Director


//s// MARVIN J. MIGURA Senior Vice President, June 21, 1996
Marvin J. Migura Principal Financial Officer


//s// RICHARD V. CHIDLOW Controller, Principal June 21, 1996
Richard V. Chidlow Accounting Officer


CHARLES B. EVANS* Director
DAVID S. HOOKER* Director
D. MICHAEL HUGHES* Director



*By: //s// GEORGE R. HAUBENREICH, JR. June 21, 1996
George R. Haubenreich, Jr.
Attorney-in-Fact



OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES


Index to Financial Statements

Report of Independent Public Accountants

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Statements of Income

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Selected Quarterly Financial Data


Index to Schedules

The schedules have been omitted because of the absence of the condition
under which they are required or because the required information is
included in the financial statements or related footnotes thereto.


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To Oceaneering International, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Oceaneering
International, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries as of March
31, 1996 and 1995, and the related consolidated statements of income,
shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended March 31, 1996. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Oceaneering
International, Inc. and subsidiaries as of March 31, 1996 and 1995, and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended March 31, 1996 in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.





ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP



Houston, Texas
May 16, 1996



OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)
ASSETS



March 31, 1996 March 31, 1995
CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,351 $ 12,865
Accounts receivable, net of
allowances for doubtful accounts
of $1,201 and $1,238 96,391 58,360

Prepaid expenses and other 4,733 4,613

Total current assets 110,475 75,838


PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, at cost:
Marine services equipment 187,337 175,528

Mobile offshore production
equipment 56,607 24,694
Other 29,438 28,648

273,382 228,870

Less accumulated depreciation 145,105 134,515

Net property and equipment 128,277 94,355

INVESTMENTS AND OTHER ASSETS:
Goodwill, net of amortization of
$2,515 and $1,546 12,082 13,051

Other 5,262 4,508

TOTAL ASSETS $256,096 $187,752


See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share data)

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


March 31, 1996 March 31, 1995

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $25,607 $15,228

Accrued liabilities 35,823 29,870

Income taxes payable 6,618 7,634

Total current liabilities 68,048 52,732

LONG-TERM DEBT 48,000 9,472

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 11,921 9,507

MINORITY INTERESTS 1,029 901

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:

Common Stock, par value $0.25;
90,000,000 shares
authorized; 24,017,046
shares issued 6,004 6,004

Additional paid-in capital 81,921 80,800

Treasury stock; 793,170 and
977,363 shares at cost (6,976) (8,596)
Retained earnings 56,556 44,199

Cumulative translation
adjustments (10,407) (7,267)

Total shareholders' equity 127,098 115,140
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $256,096 $187,752

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except share data)


For the Years Ended March 31,

1996 1995 1994


REVENUES $289,506 $239,936 $229,760

COST OF SERVICES 234,731 190,772 177,199
SELLING, GENERAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 34,589 36,410 31,631

Income from operations 20,186 12,754 20,930

INTEREST INCOME 1,774 547 831

INTEREST EXPENSE (2,286) (695) (951)

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET 286 (383) 48
MINORITY INTERESTS (108) 287 (99)

Income before income taxes 19,852 12,510 20,759

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (7,495) (5,828)

NET INCOME $ 12,357 $ 5,496 $ 14,931


NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
EQUIVALENT $ 0.53 $ 0.23 $ 0.62



See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)



For the Years Ended
March 31,

1996 1995 1994
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $12,357 $ 5,496 $14,931

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 20,567 16,232 12,196
Currency translation adjustments and other 1,308 1,855 210
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable (38,031) (6,797) 2,601

Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses
and other current assets (120) (1,849) 2,433

Increase in other assets (512) (1,986) (41)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 10,379 1,331 (4,048)
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities 6,023 4,062 (1,840)

Increase (decrease) in income taxes
payable (1,125) 951 265
Increase (decrease) in other long-term
liabilities 2,542 (1,673) 1,564
Total adjustments to net income 1,031 12,126 13,340
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 13,388 17,622 28,271


CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment (57,171) (32,057) (14,866)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired -- -- (21,336)


NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (57,171) (32,057) (36,202)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from long-term bank borrowings 38,600 9,400 --

Payments on long-term debt (72) (99) (96)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 1,741 109 540
Purchases of treasury stock -- (8,596) --
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 40,269 814 444
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (3,514) (13,621) (7,487)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF YEAR 12,865 26,486 33,973
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF YEAR $ 9,351 $12,865 $26,486

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

For the Years Ended March 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994

(in thousands)


Additional Cumulative
Common Stock Issued Paid-in Treasury Retained Translation
Shares Amount Capital Stock Earnings Adjustment Total
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Balance, March 31, 1993 23,573 $ 5,893 $78,921 $ -- $23,772 $(10,255) $98,331

Net Income -- -- -- -- 14,931 -- 14,931

Translation adjustments -- -- -- -- -- (1,156) (1,156)
Stock options exercised 84 21 519 -- -- -- 540

Restricted Stock issued 339 85 299 -- -- -- 384

Tax benefit from exercise of
options -- -- 323 -- -- -- 323

Balance, March 31, 1994 23,996 5,999 80,062 -- 38,703 (11,411) 113,353
Net Income -- -- -- -- 5,496 -- 5,496

Translation adjustments -- -- -- -- -- 4,144 4,144

Stock options exercised 21 5 104 -- -- -- 109

Restricted Stock plan compensation
expense -- -- 634 -- -- -- 634
Treasury stock purchase of 977
shares, at cost -- -- -- (8,596) -- -- (8,596)

Balance, March 31, 1995 24,017 6,004 80,800 (8,596) 44,199 (7,267) 115,140

Net Income -- -- -- -- 12,357 -- 12,357

Translation adjustments -- -- -- -- -- (3,140) (3,140)
Stock options exercised -- -- 113 497 -- -- 610

Restricted Stock plan compensation
expense -- -- 1,008 62 -- -- 1,070

Treasury stock issued to Company
Benefit Plan, at average cost -- -- -- 1,061 -- -- 1,061

Balance, March 31, 1996 24,017 $ 6,004 $81,921 $(6,976) $56,556 $(10,407) $127,098


See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1. SUMMARY OF MAJOR ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Oceaneering
International, Inc., (the "Company") and its 50% or more owned and
controlled subsidiaries. The Company accounts for its investments in
unconsolidated affiliated companies under the equity method. All
significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include demand deposits and highly liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or fewer from the date
of the investment. Approximately $1.4 million and $1.5 million of the
Company's cash at March 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively, was restricted and
is deposited as security in interest bearing accounts in connection with
legal proceedings.

Depreciation and Amortization

The Company provides for depreciation of Property and Equipment primarily
on the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of 3 to 12 years
for marine services equipment, 10 years for mobile offshore production
equipment and 3 to 25 years for buildings, improvements and other
equipment.

The costs of repair and maintenance of Property and Equipment are charged
to operations as incurred, while the costs of improvements are capitalized.
Upon the disposition of property and equipment, the related cost and
accumulated depreciation accounts are relieved and the resulting gain or
loss is included as an adjustment to cost of sales.

Goodwill arising from business acquisitions is amortized on the straight-
line method over 15 years.

Management periodically and upon the occurrence of a triggering event,
reviews the realizability of goodwill and other long-term assets and makes
any appropriate impairment adjustments and disclosures required by
generally accepted accounting principles.

In March 1995, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards Board standard
number ("SFAS") 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of," was issued. SFAS 121, which
becomes effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995,
requires that certain long-lived assets be reviewed for impairment whenever
events indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable
and that an impairment loss be recognized under certain circumstances in
the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the asset.
The Company will adopt SFAS 121 in 1997, as required, and believes the
adoption will have no material effect on the Company's results of
operations or financial position.

Revenue Recognition

The Company's revenues are primarily derived from billings under contracts
that provide for specific time, material and equipment charges, which are
accrued daily and billed monthly. Significant lump-sum contracts are
accounted for using the percentage-of-completion method. Revenues on
contracts with a substantial element of research and development are
recognized to the extent of cost until such time as the probable final
profitability can be determined. Anticipated losses on contracts, if any,
are recorded in the period that such losses are first determinable.

Income Taxes

Effective 1994, the Company adopted SFAS 109, "Accounting for Income
Taxes", which supersedes SFAS 96. The cumulative impact of the adoption of
this standard was not material.

Foreign Currency Translation

All balance sheet asset and liability accounts of foreign subsidiaries are
translated into U.S. dollars at the rate of exchange in effect at the
balance sheet date. All income statement accounts are translated at
average exchange rates during the year. Adjustments arising from these
translations are accumulated in a separate account within Shareholders'
Equity.

Net Income Per Common Share Equivalent

Net income per common share equivalent has been computed on the basis of
the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock and Common Share
Equivalents outstanding in each year (23,258,000, 24,047,000 and 24,069,000
in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively).

Other Long-Term Liabilities

At March 31, 1996 and 1995, other long-term liabilities include $8.3
million and $6.6 million, respectively, for self-insurance reserves not
expected to be paid out in the following year and $3.7 and $2.4 million,
respectively, for deferred income taxes.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts from prior years have been reclassified to conform with the
current year presentation.

Acquisitions

In May 1993, the Company purchased the business and assets of the Space
Systems Division of ILC Dover, Inc. ("ILC"). ILC designs, develops and
fabricates spacecraft hardware and high temperature insulation products.
In July 1993, the Company purchased Oil Industry Engineering, Inc., a
designer and fabricator of subsea control systems and in March 1994, the
Company purchased the operating subsidiaries of Multiflex International
Inc., a manufacturer of subsea control umbilical cables. Total cost of the
three acquisitions was $21 million cash. The acquisitions were accounted
for under the purchase method and the operating results of the businesses
acquired are included in the consolidated financial statements of the
Company from the respective dates of acquisition. The costs of acquisition
have been allocated on the basis of the estimated fair value of the assets
acquired and liabilities assumed. This allocation resulted in goodwill of
approximately $14 million. Had these acquisitions taken place at the
beginning of 1993, unaudited pro forma revenues, net income, and net income
per common share equivalent of the Company for 1994 would have been $259
million, $15 million and $0.64. The pro forma information has been
prepared for comparative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of
the operating results that would have occurred had the acquisitions taken
place at the beginning of 1993, nor are they necessarily representative of
operating results which may occur in the future.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.


2. INCOME TAXES

The Company and its domestic subsidiaries, including acquired companies
from the respective dates of acquisition, file a consolidated federal
income tax return. The Company conducts its operations in a number of
foreign locations which have varying codes and regulations with regard to
income and other taxes, some of which are subject to interpretation.
Foreign income taxes are provided at the appropriate tax rates in
accordance with the Company's interpretation of the respective tax
regulations after review and consultation with its internal tax department,
tax consultants and, in some cases, legal counsel in the various foreign
locations. Management believes that adequate provisions have been made for
all taxes which will ultimately be payable.

Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences in the
recognition of income and expenses for financial and tax reporting
purposes. The Company's policy is to provide for deferred U.S. income
taxes on unrepatriated foreign income only to the extent such income is not
to be invested indefinitely in the related foreign entity.

The provision for income taxes for the year ended March 31, 1996 includes a
provision for U.S. federal and state income taxes of $5.4 million and
foreign taxes of $2.1 million. The provision for income taxes for the year
ended March 31, 1995, included a provision for U.S. federal and state
income taxes of $5.1 million and foreign taxes of $1.9 million. The
provision for income taxes for the year ended March 31, 1994, included a
provision for U.S. federal and state income taxes of $3.1 million and
foreign taxes of $2.7 million. As of March 31, 1996, the Company had loss
carryforwards of approximately $27 million which are available to reduce
future United Kingdom Corporation Tax which would otherwise be payable.

The provision for income taxes for the year ended March 31, 1996, consists
of $6.5 million for current taxes and $1.0 million for net deferred taxes.
The provision for income taxes for the year ended March 31, 1995, consisted
of $9.0 million for current taxes less $2.0 million in net deferred taxes.
The provision for the year ended March 31, 1994 consisted primarily of
current taxes.

Cash taxes paid were $7.5 million, $8.1 million and $5.8 million for the
years ended March 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.


As of March 31, 1996 and 1995, the Company's worldwide deferred tax assets
and liabilities and related valuation reserves were as follows:

March 31,
1996 1995
(in thousands)

Gross deferred tax assets $14,166 $12,949
Valuation allowance (10,183) (9,144)
Net deferred tax assets $ 3,983 $ 3,805

Deferred tax liabilities $ 3,666 $ 2,441


The Company's deferred tax assets consist primarily of net operating loss
carryforwards ("NOLs") in its United Kingdom subsidiary; these NOLs have no
expiration date. Deferred tax liabilities consist of depreciation and
amortization and installment sale gain recognition.

The Company has established a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
after taking into account factors that are likely to affect the Company's
ability to utilize the tax assets. In particular, the Company conducts its
business through several foreign subsidiaries and, although the Company
expects its consolidated operations to be profitable, there is no assurance
that profits will be earned in entities or jurisdictions which have NOLs
available. Since April 1, 1994, changes in the valuation allowance
primarily relate to the expected utilization of foreign NOLs and
realization of foreign tax credits.

Income taxes, computed by applying the federal statutory income tax rate to
income before income taxes and minority interests, are reconciled to the
actual provisions for income taxes as follows:

For the Years Ended
March 31,
1996 1995 1994
(in thousands)

Computed U.S. statutory expense $ 6,986 $ 4,278 $ 7,300
Change in valuation allowances 1,039 2,475 (1,723)
Withholding taxes and foreign
earnings taxed at rates different
from U.S. statutory rates and
other, net (530) 261 251

Total provision for income taxes $ 7,495 $ 7,014 $ 5,828


3. DEBT

Long-term debt: March 31,
1996 1995
(in thousands)

Bank debt $48,000 $9,400
Capital lease obligations -- 72
Total long-term debt $48,000 $9,472


Maturity Schedule
(in thousands)

Year
1997 --
1998 --
1999 $24,000
2000 24,000
2001 --


Credit Agreement

On April 12, 1995, the Company and a group of banks signed a credit
agreement in the amount of $75 million (the "Credit Agreement"). At March
31, 1996 the weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings under
the Credit Agreement was 6.1% per annum. There is a commitment fee of
0.225% per annum on the unused portion of the banks' commitment.

Under the Credit Agreement, the Company has the option to borrow dollars
through Euro-Dollar loans at the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR")
plus 5/8%, certificate of deposit loans at the reserve adjusted certificate
of deposit rate plus 3/4%, or base rate loans at the agent bank's prime
rate. The agreement contains certain restrictive covenants relative to
consolidated debt, tangible net worth and fixed charge coverage. Loans
under the agreement are unsecured. Under the agreement, dividends may not
exceed 50% of cumulative consolidated net income from December 31, 1994.

The Company has an uncommitted credit agreement dated March 29, 1996 with a
bank in the amount of $20 million for use for borrowings and letters of
credit (the "Uncommitted Line"). As of March 31, 1996, the Company had
approximately $7.2 million in letters of credit outstanding under this
agreement.

Effective October 1, 1991, the Company entered into an interest rate swap
agreement to reduce the impact of changes in interest rates under a then-
existing term loan facility. The notional amount declines by $1.5 million
on the first business day of each calendar quarter and was $4.5 million at
March 31, 1996. The fixed rate in the swap is 7.9% and the floating rate
is the three-month LIBOR. The Company benefits under the agreement if
LIBOR exceeds the fixed rate. The differential to be paid or received is
recognized as interest expense or income on a current basis.

Cash interest payments of $2.2 million, $900,000 and $1.1 million were made
in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. In 1996 interest expense of $300,000
was capitalized as part of construction in progress.

Subsequent Event (unaudited)

In June 1996, the Credit Agreement referred to above was amended and credit
availability increased to $120 million. The interest rate for Euro-Dollar
loans when the total amount borrowed is $100 million or greater is LIBOR
plus 3/4%.


4. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Retirement Investment Plans

The Company currently has four separate employee retirement investment
plans which cover its full-time employees. The Oceaneering Retirement
Investment Plan is a deferred compensation plan in which domestic employees
may participate by deferring a portion of their gross monthly salary and
directing the Company to contribute the deferred amount to the plan. The
Company matches a portion of the deferred compensation. The Company's
contributions to the plan were $1,294,000, $992,000 and $807,000 for the
plan years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. The
second plan is the Oceaneering International Services Pension Scheme for
employees in the United Kingdom. The Company provides funding for this
plan based on actuarial calculations. The plan assets exceed vested
benefits and are not material to the assets of the Company. Company
contributions were $57,000, $67,000 and $85,000 for the years ended March
31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. There have been no new participants
in this plan since March 1990. The third plan is the Personal Pension Plan
for employees in the United Kingdom. Under this plan, which became
effective May 1991, employees may contribute a portion of their gross
monthly salary. The Company also contributes a portion of the
participants' gross monthly salary. Company contributions to this plan for
the years ended March 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, were $115,000, $108,000 and
$62,000, respectively. The fourth plan, the Oceaneering International,
Inc. Executive Retirement Plan, covers selected key management employees
and executives of the Company as approved by the Compensation Committee of
the Company's Board of Directors ("Compensation Committee"). The
participants in this plan may contribute a portion of their gross monthly
salary and the Company matches up to 100% of that contribution. Company
expense related to this plan during the years ended March 31, 1996, 1995
and 1994, was $362,000, $287,000 and $220,000, respectively.

Incentive and Stock Option Plans

The Company has in effect shareholder approved nonemployee director stock
option and long-term incentive plans. Under the 1990 Nonemployee Director
Stock Option Plan ("Nonemployee Director Plan"), options to purchase up to
an aggregate of 100,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock may be granted
to nonemployee directors of the Company. Each director of the Company is
automatically granted an option to purchase 2,000 shares of Common Stock on
the date the director becomes a nonemployee director of the Company and
each year thereafter at an exercise price per share equal to 50% of the
fair market value of a share of Common Stock on the date the option is
granted. The options granted are not exercisable until the later to occur
of six months from the date of grant or the date the optionee has completed
two years of service as a director of the Company. Expense is recorded
related to these options which have an exercise price less than fair market
value on the date the option is granted. Expense in 1996, 1995 and 1994
was not material.

Under the 1990 Long-Term Incentive Plan ("Incentive Plan"), a total of
1,600,000 shares of Common Stock, or cash equivalents of Common Stock, are
available for awards to employees and other persons (excluding nonemployee
directors) having an important business relationship with the Company and
its subsidiaries. The Incentive Plan is administered by the Compensation
Committee, which determines the type or types of award(s) to be made to
each participant and sets forth in the related award agreement the terms,
conditions and limitations applicable to each award. The Compensation
Committee may grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock and
cash awards. Options are normally granted at not less than fair market
value of the optioned shares at the date of grant. Options outstanding are
exercisable over a period up to ten years, vesting at the rate of 20% per
year for three years beginning one year after grant and 40% at the end of
the fourth year. In 1992, the Compensation Committee granted to certain
key executives of the Company contingent cash incentive awards totaling a
maximum aggregate amount of $2,000,000 payable over a three-year period,
conditional upon the achievement of certain performance goals for the
Company's Common Stock and continued employment of participants. In
September 1992, the performance requirement for the Company's Common Stock
was met; in September 1995 the last of four equal installments was paid to
the participants. During 1994 and 1996, the Compensation Committee granted
to certain key executives of the Company restricted Common Stock of the
Company designed (i) to make a material portion of their potential future
compensation contingent on performance of the Company's Common Stock and
(ii) to retain their employ with the Company. These grants are subject to
earning requirements on the basis of a percentage change between the price
of the Common Stock of the Company versus the average of the Common Stock
price of a peer group of companies over a three-year time period. Up to
one-third of the total grant made in 1994 may be earned each year and the
entire grant made in 1996 may be earned depending upon the Company's
cumulative Common Stock performance, with any amount earned subject to
vesting in four equal installments over three years conditional upon
continued employment. At the time of each vesting, a participant receives
a tax assistance payment which the participant must reimburse the Company
if the vested Common Stock is sold by the participant within three years
after the vesting date. In June 1995, the entire two-thirds of the total
grant made in 1994 was earned, subject to vesting requirements, and none of
the grant made in 1996 was earned. At March 31, 1996, a total of 84,750
shares was vested and a total of 261,250 shares of restricted stock was
outstanding under these grants, of which 141,250 shares were earned,
subject to vesting requirements.

The Company also has in effect three other stock option plans under which
options to purchase have been issued to employees and other persons
affiliated with the Company. Since approval of the Incentive Plan, no
further grants or awards under these three stock option plans have been
made or can be made or granted. All of these stock option plans are
administered by the Compensation Committee. Options were normally granted
at not less than the fair market value of the optioned shares at the date
of grant.

Options outstanding under these three plans which were granted periodically
from May 1988 to December 1992, are normally exercisable over a ten-year
term with vesting at the rate of 20% per year for three years beginning one
year after the date of grant and 40% at the end of the fourth year.
Options issued under one of these plans, the 1987 Special Incentive Plan,
are exercisable in 20% increments on each of the first five anniversaries
of the date of grant.

During 1996, under the Nonemployee Director and Incentive Plans, options to
purchase 46,000 shares were granted at prices ranging from $4.7188 to
$10.25. At March 31, 1996, options to purchase 1,354,830 shares at prices
ranging from $4.00 to $16.00 were outstanding under all plans and options
to purchase 893,380 shares at prices ranging from $4.00 to $16.00 were
exercisable. At March 31, 1996, there were 283,100 shares under these
plans available for grant, of which 225,100 could be used for awarding
stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock and cash awards to
employees.


5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Lease Commitments

At March 31, 1996, the Company occupied several facilities under
noncancellable operating leases expiring at various dates through 2065.
Future minimum rentals under these leases are as follows:

(in thousands)
1997 $2,737
1998 2,121
1999 1,744
2000 1,616
2001 1,500
Thereafter 2,070

Total Lease Commitments $11,788

Rental expense, which includes hire of vessels, specialized equipment and
real estate rental, was approximately $19 million, $13 million and $16
million for the years ended March 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.

Insurance

The Company self-insures for workers' compensation, maritime employer's
liability and comprehensive general liability claims to levels it considers
financially prudent and carries insurance after the initial claim levels,
which can be by occurrence or in the aggregate, are met by the Company.
The Company determines the level of accruals by reviewing its historical
experience and current year claim activity; accruals are not recorded on a
present value basis. Each claim is reviewed with insurance adjusters and
specific reserves established for all known liabilities. An additional
reserve for incidents incurred but not reported to the Company
is established for each year using management estimates and based on prior
experience. Management believes that adequate accruals have been
established for expected liabilities arising from such obligations.

Litigation

Various actions and claims are pending against the Company and its
subsidiaries, most of which are covered by insurance. In the opinion of
management, the ultimate liability, if any, which may result from these
actions and claims will not materially affect the consolidated financial
position or results of operations of the Company.

Letters of Credit

The Company had $7.8 million and $7.6 million in letters of credit
outstanding as of March 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively, as guarantees in
force for various performance and bid bonds which are usually for a period
of one year or the duration of the contract.

Financial Instruments and Risk Concentration

Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk are primarily cash and cash equivalents, bank
borrowings and accounts receivable. The carrying value of cash and cash
equivalents and bank borrowings approximates fair value due to the short
maturity of those instruments. Accounts receivable are generated from a
broad and diverse group of customers primarily from within the energy
industry, which is the Company's major source of revenues. At March 31,
1996, the Company had a receivable of $20 million from an energy industry
customer. Subsequent to the year end, the receivable, which was not due
until 1998, was paid in full by the customer and has therefore been treated
as an accounts receivable. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful
accounts based upon expected collectibility.


6. OPERATIONS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA

Business Segment Information

The Company supplies a comprehensive range of integrated technical services
to a wide array of industries and is one of the world's largest underwater
services contractors. The Company's Oilfield Marine Services business
consists of underwater intervention and above-water inspection, maintenance
and repair. The Company's Offshore Field Development business includes the
engineering, procurement, construction and installation of mobile offshore
production systems, subsea intervention services and the production of
subsea control umbilical cables. The Company's Advanced Technologies
business provides project management, engineering services and equipment
for applications in harsh environments, primarily in non-oilfield markets.

The following summarizes certain financial data by business segment:

For the Years Ended March 31,
1996 1995 1994
(in thousands)
Revenues

Oilfield Marine Services $132,064 $106,294 $122,625
Offshore Field Development 80,855 62,918 37,121
Advanced Technologies 76,587 70,724 70,014
Total $289,506 $239,936 $229,760

Income from Operations

Oilfield Marine Services $ (369) $ (2,485) $ 9,194
Offshore Field Development 15,567 6,676 1,191
Advanced Technologies 4,988 8,563 10,545
Total $ 20,186 $ 12,754 $ 20,930

Identifiable Assets

Oilfield Marine Services $102,776 $ 86,422 $ 70,259
Offshore Field Development 103,538 53,124 45,153
Advanced Technologies 32,466 28,520 24,393
Total $238,780 $168,066 $139,805

Capital Expenditures

Oilfield Marine Services $ 21,868 $ 25,916 $ 9,261
Offshore Field Development 32,531 1,263 16,465
Advanced Technologies 2,772 4,878 11,004
Total $ 57,171 $ 32,057 $ 36,730

Depreciation and Amortization Expenses

Oilfield Marine Services $ 10,996 $ 7,861 $ 6,950
Offshore Field Development 5,127 4,690 2,276
Advanced Technologies 4,444 3,681 2,970
Total $ 20,567 $ 16,232 $ 12,196


Income from operations for each business segment is determined before
interest income or expense, other expense, minority interests and the
provision for income taxes. An allocation of these items is not considered
practical. All assets specifically identified with a particular business
segment have been segregated. Cash and cash equivalents, prepaid expenses
and other current assets, investments and certain other assets have not
been allocated to particular business segments.

Revenues of approximately $34 million in 1995 and $26 million in 1994 were
from the Royal Dutch Shell group of companies. No other individual
customer accounted for more than 10% of revenues in 1996, 1995 or 1994.


Geographic Operating Areas

Financial data by geographic area is summarized as follows:

For the Years Ended March 31,
1996 1995 1994
(in thousands)
Revenues
United States $122,561 $117,630 $ 89,401
North Sea 53,289 48,934 60,515
Africa 39,747 36,361 36,510
Far East 38,084 22,924 24,343
Other 35,825 14,087 18,991
TOTAL $289,506 $239,936 $229,760



Income before Income Taxes and Minority Interests
United States $ 1,756 $ 2,856 $ 5,003
North Sea (164) 188 6,451
Africa 9,519 6,582 4,051
Far East 1,342 353 804
Other 7,507 2,244 4,549
TOTAL $ 19,960 $ 12,223 $ 20,858



Total Assets
United States $152,859 $ 87,405 $ 91,281
North Sea 51,521 52,449 30,235
Africa 29,733 33,374 39,459
Far East 12,185 9,386 8,206

Other 9,798 5,138 2,812
TOTAL $256,096 $187,752 $171,993


7. ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Accrued liabilities consisted of the following:

March 31,
1996 1995
(in thousands)

Payroll and related costs $14,271 $11,899
Accrued job costs 12,651 9,587
Other 8,901 8,384

TOTAL ACCRUED LIABILITIES $35,823 $29,870





SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)


Year Ended March 31, 1996

Quarter Ended

June 30 Sept. 30 Dec. 31 Mar. 31 Total
Revenues $71,541 $77,088 $74,236 $66,641 $289,506

Gross profit 13,309 15,964 14,453 11,049 54,775
Income from operations 5,000 7,312 5,661 2,213 20,186

Net income 2,787 4,573 3,528 1,469 12,357

Earnings per common
share equivalent $ 0.12 $ 0.20 $ 0.15 $ 0.06 $ 0.53
Weighted average number
of shares outstanding 23,158 23,224 23,267 23,383 23,258


Year Ended March 31, 1995

Quarter Ended

June 30 Sept. 30 Dec. 31 Mar. 31 Total
Revenues $63,370 $66,898 $55,203 $54,465 $239,936

Gross profit 14,094 15,383 8,622 11,065 49,164
Income (loss)from
operations 5,728 6,572 (1,196) 1,650 12,754

Net income (loss) 3,666 4,260 (2,850) 420 5,496

Earnings (loss) per
common share equivalent $ 0.15 $ 0.18 $(0.12) $ 0.02 $ 0.23
Weighted average number
of shares outstanding 24,183 24,204 24,150 23,650 24,047


EXHIBIT INDEX


Registration
or File Form or Exhibit
Exhibit Number Report Date Number

3 Articles of Incorporation
and By-laws
*3.01 Certificate of Incorporation,
as amended 0-8418 10-K March 1988 3(a)
*3.02 By-laws, as amended 0-8418 10-K March 1987 3(b)
*3.03 Amendment to Certificate
of Incorporation 33-36872 S-8 Sept. 1990 4(b)
*3.04 Amendment to By-laws 0-8418 10-K March 1991 3(d)
*3.05 Amendment to By-laws 1-10945 8-K Nov. 1992 2
4 Instruments defining the rights
of security holders, including
indentures
*4.01 Specimen of Common Stock
Certificate 1-10945 10-K March 1993 4(a)
*4.02 Interest Rate and Currency
Exchange Agreement dated
July 29, 1991 0-8418 10-Q Sept. 1991 4(a)
*4.03 Shareholder Rights Agreement
dated November 20, 1992 1-10945 8-K Nov. 1992 1
*4.04 Bank Credit Agreement dated
April 12, 1995 1-10945 10-K March 1995 4.04
4.05 Amended and Restated Bank Credit
Agreement dated June 12, 1996
10 Material contracts
*10.01 1981 Incentive Stock Option
Plan, as amended 2-80506 S-8 Sept. 1987 28(e)
10.02 Oceaneering Retirement
Investment Plan, as amended
*10.03 Employment Agreement dated
August 15, 1986 between
John R. Huff and Registrant 0-8418 10-K March 1987 10(l)
10.04 Addendum to Employment Agreement
dated February 22, 1996 between
John R. Huff and Registrant
*10.05 1987 Incentive and Non-
Qualified Stock Option Plan 33-16469 S-1 Sept. 1987 10(o)
*10.06 Oceaneering International, Inc.
Special Incentive Plan 33-16469 S-1 Sept. 1987 10(n)
*10.07 Senior Executive Severance
Plan, as amended 0-8418 10-K March 1989 10(k)
*10.08 Supplemental Senior Executive
Severance Agreements, as
amended 0-8418 10-K March 1989 10(l)
*10.09 Oceaneering International, Inc.
Executive Retirement Plan,
as amended 1-10945 10-K March 1995 10.08
*10.10 Share Purchase Agreement
related to the purchase of
Sonsub Limited 0-8418 8-K Jan. 1990 2
*10.11 1990 Long-Term Incentive Plan 33-36872 S-8 Sept. 1990 4(f)
*10.12 1990 Nonemployee Directors
Stock Option Plan 33-36872 S-8 Sept. 1990 4(g)
*10.13 Indemnification Agreement
between Registrant and its
Directors 0-8418 10-Q Sept. 1991 10(a)
*10.14 1991 Executive Incentive
Agreements 0-8418 10-K March 1992 10(p)
*10.15 Restricted Stock Award
Incentive Agreements 1-10945 10-K March 1994 10(q)
10.16 Restricted Stock Award
Incentive Agreement
10.17 Bank Uncommitted Credit Line
Agreement dated March 29, 1996
10.18 1996 Bonus Award Plan
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant
23 Consent of Independent Public
Accountants
24 Powers of Attorney
27 Financial Data Schedule

* Indicates exhibit previously filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission as indicated and incorporated herein by reference.