Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for constructing a pipeline with an in-line or add-on device from a pipeline laying vessel, the method comprising the steps of: (a) suspending the pipeline from a clamping device on the vessel; (b) connecting an in-line or add-on device to the pipeline above the clamping device; (c) moving at least part of the clamping device away from the pipeline to provide clearance at the pipeline; (d) lowering the pipeline by a pipeline, deployment device until the in-line or add-on device has moved beyond the clamping device.

Abstract: An anchoring method and device, for anchoring a pipeline to a seabed. The pipeline may extend from a well which is located on a seabed to a floating platform. Tension forces which are exerted on the pipeline by the platform are diverted into the seabed by the anchoring device.

Abstract: In a method for providing a pipeline assembly, having an inner pipeline and an outer pipeline, the outer pipeline is formed by welding outer pipe sections together. A thermal shielding is provided to protect the inner pipeline from the heat generated by the welding of the outer pipe sections. The thermal shielding had a low thermal conductivity and is heat resistant. The thermal shielding may have an annular form. The method may be used in laying a deep sea pipeline assembly and used in a J-lay method or S-lay method of laying pipes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pipeline assembly and a method of installing a pipeline assembly, wherein the pipeline extends at least in part on a seabed and curves upwardly from the seabed along a curved section thereof, the pipeline extending toward a delivery end provided at the water surface, wherein a connecting device connects the pipeline at a coupling point to an anchoring device at the seabed for preventing the coupling point from moving upward. The invention further relates to a pipeline device comprising at least two pipeline assemblies which are interconnected at a substantial distance from the seabed.

Abstract: An abandonment and recovery head apparatus comprises a head member. A lift member is moveably coupled to the head member. A retaining device is operable to hold the lift member in an accessible position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for joining pipe sections (102, 104) together to form an underwater pipeline. The pipe sections (102, 104) are in an abutting position and have a generally vertical orientation. An upper end (108) of the most recently joined pipe sections (104) is to be welded to a lower end (106) of a new pipe section (102). The apparatus comprises at least two welding equipment carriers (148, 152) and at least two welding heads (110, 112). Each welding head is connected to an equipment carrier (148, 152) by means of at least one umbilical (130, 132). The apparatus further comprises a welding head guide assembly (113) which is adapted to be fixed to one of said upper of lower pipe sections. The welding head guide assembly (113) guides the welding heads about the pipe sections (102, 104). The apparatus further comprises a guiding device (133) which guides the welding equipment carriers (148, 152) around said welding area (115).

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a double walled pipeline comprises directly coupling an inner coupling tube and an outer coupling tube on a bulkhead section to an inner tubular member and an outer tubular member on a pipeline.

Abstract: With a method and device for producing a channel in the ground, in a first step, an excavating device is positioned at the starting point of a channel to be produced. The excavating device has an excavating head which is provided with one or more liquid jetting devices. Then, a mixture of soil and water is formed by spraying liquid from the liquid jetting devices. This mixture is discharged. The excavating head advances in the excavating direction while the liquid is being sprayed. Thus, the channel is produced. When the end point of the excavation has been reached, at least a part of the excavating device is uncoupled and moved back to the starting point of the channel, so it can be used again.

Abstract: An abandonment and recovery head apparatus comprising a head member, a lift member moveably coupled to the head member, and a retaining device operable to hold the lift member in an accessible position.

Abstract: A field coating system comprises a chassis and a plurality of modules coupled to the chassis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anchoring method and device, for anchoring a pipeline to a seabed. The pipeline may extend from a well which is located on a seabed to a floating platform. Tension forces which are exerted on the pipeline by the platform are diverted into the seabed by the anchoring device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for near vertical laying of a pipeline offshore by a pipe laying vessel includes a tower to which is attached a strongback that load pipe sections from a supply point on the vessel into the tower where the lower end of the pipe section is welded onto the upper end of a pipe line that extends into the sea while the strongback returns to the supply point for a second pipe joint. Where the pipe section includes a bulky item such as a valve assembly box, after the pipe section has been welded to the pipeline the pipe section is moved generally horizontally out of the tower and a hoisting cable lowers the pipe section to a predetermined depth below the tower. The hoisting cable then returns the pipe section and attached pipeline to their original position.

Abstract: A method of fitting a lining in a pipeline is disclosed comprising the steps of providing a flexible tubular liner having a cross section sized to fit the pipeline, attaching a pig which is a close fit in the pipeline to an end of the liner and locating the pig in the pipeline. The liner is compacted to a reduced cross-section on or prior to entry to the pipeline to facilitate passage of the liner along the pipeline, and a fluid pressure is applied to the pig to cause the pig to pass along the pipeline and, to draw the liner into the pipeline.

Abstract: The method for removing or positioning a structure (103) which is erected on either an underwater bed or anchored to the underwater bed entails the use of a hoisting mechanism. When the structure (103) is being removed, it is detached from the underwater bed. Then, the structure (103) is connected to a hoisting mechanism which is arranged on a separate hoisting vessel (100). The structure is hoisted up by the hoisting mechanism and is attached to a transport vessel (1) in such a manner that it can tilt about a horizontal axis. Then, the structure is tilted into a substantially horizontal position. The structure is positioned in the reverse order.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for near vertical laying of a pipeline offshore by a pipe laying vessel includes a tower to which is attached a strongback that load pipe sections from a supply point on the vessel into the tower where the lower end of the pipe section is welded onto the upper end of a pipe line that extends into the sea while the strongback returns to the supply point for a second pipe joint. Where the pipe section includes a bulky item such as a valve assembly box, after the pipe section has been welded to the pipeline the pipe section is moved generally horizontally out of the tower and a hoisting cable lowers the pipe section to a predetermined depth below the tower. The hoisting cable then returns the pipe section and attached pipeline to their original position.

Abstract: A line up and connection installation comprises an elongated pipe receiving structure, a line up device for lining up double-walled pipes or pipe components and a connection station for connecting the lined up pipes or pipe components. The line up device has at least two gripper means. The gripper means are each movable in translation in a plane which lies substantially perpendicular to the axial direction of the pipe receiving structure. At least one of the gripper means is movable in the axial direction of the pipe receiving structure. The line up device positions a first pipe or component in such a manner with respect to a second pipe or component that they can be connected to one another at their ends in a connection station.

Abstract: A line up and connection installation comrises an elongated pipe receiving structure, a line up device for ligning up double-walled pipes or pipe components and a connection station for connecting the lined up pipes or pipe components. The line up device has at least two gripper means. The gripper means are each movable in translation in a plane which lies substantially perpendicular to the axial direction of the pipe receiving structure. At least one of the gripper means is movable in the axial direction of the pipe receiving structure. The line up device positions a first pipe or component in such a manner with respect to a second pipe or component that they can be connected to one another at their ends in a connection station.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for removing or positioning a structure (103) or a part (107) of a structure which is erected on an underwater bed or anchored to the underwater bed. When the structure (103) is being removed, it is detached from the underwater bed. Then, the structure (103) is connected to a hoisting mechanism which is arranged on a separate hoisting vessel (100). The structure is hoisted up by the hoisting mechanism and is attached to a transport vessel (1) in such a manner that it can tilt about a horizontal axis. Then, the structure is tilted into a substantially horizontal position. The structure is positioned in the reverse order.