Abstract: There is provided a system for preventing the movement of a clamping member, the system comprising a clamping member in moveable association with a first member, and at least one locking member moveably associated with said first member and said clamping member, wherein when said clamping member is moved towards the longitudinal axis of said first member, said at least one locking member is moveable towards the clamping member in order to prevent said clamping member from moving away from said longitudinal axis to its initial position.

Abstract: An underwater clamping arrangement (100, 100?) is provided for fixing at least a first and a second member (1, 2) together, to prevent relative movement between the members along at least a longitudinal axis (2L). The clamping arrangement comprises at least a fixed portion (102, 102?) attached to the first member and a reaction portion (104, 104?) attachable to the fixed portion, and a forcing portion (106, 106?). The forcing portion is arranged to apply a clamping force (4F, 4G) in a direction along a forcing axis (2F) substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis between the reaction portion and the second member so to fix the two members together. The reaction portion and forcing portion are removable from the fixed portion when the clamping arrangement is clamped.

Abstract: An arrangement for fixing two concentric tubes (1, 2) together by means of one or more pressure inducing members, preferably each formed as a pad (6); the member acts to press the tubes together; a support (3), preferably formed as a collar fixed inside the outer tube (1), is provided opposite the or each location of the or each member. The support is designed to maintain the circularity of the inner tube so that it can be readily withdrawn from the outer tube without jamming. This is useful for off-shore installations.