Abstract: Connector (100) with locking components (107) about a peripheral section of the connector. The locking components extend in an axial direction engage with the connector (100) at a first end and engage with a connecting part (201) at an opposite locking end with a locking profile (109). A radial locking movement of the locking end is provided by an axial movement of an actuation sleeve (113). The locking components (107) are arranged to pivot in a substantially radial direction, about their section of engagement with the connector (100), into and out of a locking position. The connector (100) comprises guiding plates (111) between the locking components (107) in the area of their locking ends. The guiding plates exhibit protective faces (111a) that extend further radially inwards than the locking profile (109) of the locking components (107) when the latter are in the outwardly pivoted position.

Abstract: A weak link (17, 43) for a riser system comprising a pin (2, 25) and a box (1, 24), bolts (11, 34) for releasably connecting the pin (2, 25) and the box (1, 24), the bolts being designed to break at a predefined tension. The link further comprising a pressure balancing mechanism for balancing axial forces acting on the bolts (11, 34) due to end cap effect. The weak link also comprises a strong mode mechanism and a dampening mechanism.

Abstract: Subsea well template comprising a plurality of well slots arranged adjacent to a manifold reception space, said template comprising a plurality of template hatches for protection of well components, including a Xmas tree. Said hatches comprise at least a top protection cover and a side protection panel. The hatches are arranged to pivot between a closed and open position, about a pivot axis arranged at a lower end of the hatch. When in an open position, the well template exhibits absence of a framework extending up towards the top of the template.

Abstract: A weak link (17, 43) for a riser system comprising a pin (2, 25) and a box (1, 24), bolts (11, 34) for releasably connecting the pin (2, 25) and the box (1, 24), the bolts being designed to break at a predefined tension. The link further comprising a pressure balancing mechanism for balancing axial forces acting on the bolts (11, 34) due to end cap effect. The weak link also comprises a strong mode mechanism and a dampening mechanism.

Abstract: A well head system for application in sub sea well exploration comprising a well head (23) having a well head housing secured to a well casing, at least one valve stack, e.g. a BOP (1) located atop said well head (23). The valve stack is removably locked on a well template (15) supporting said well head by a plurality of locking devices (7). Also described is a locking device comprising two opposite clamping arms (19) hingedly attached to a main frame (21). The Main frame is slidable relative to a spindle (17) and can be selectively secured to the spindle (17).

Abstract: An activation mechanism to release a guidepost from a seabed structure is described. The guidepost includes a tubular main body, an operating mechanism at the upper end of the main body, a locking mechanism at the lower end of the main body to enable attachment to the seabed structure, and an interconnecting device arranged inside the tubular main body, and connecting the operating mechanism to the locking mechanism in order to be able to activate the locking mechanism from the top of the guidepost. The operating mechanism includes a rotatable outer sleeve configured to transform a rotary motion to a lifting or lowering motion of the interconnecting device, which in turn elevates or lowers an activation mechanism that influences on at least one locking pawl to be pulled inwards beyond the diametrical dimension of the guidepost to release an engagement with a groove or ledge on the seabed structure.

Abstract: Subsea anchor (1) having a hollow cylindrical body (3) extending down from a top part (13). The anchor has a top aperture (15) and a top hatch (17) which is adapted to close and open the top aperture (15). The cylindrical body (3) is adapted to penetrate into a seabed. The area of said aperture (15) is at least 30% of the corresponding cross section area encircled by the cylindrical body (3).

Abstract: Connector (100) with locking components (107) about a peripheral section of the connector. The locking components extend in an axial direction engage with the connector (100) at a first end and engage with a connecting part (201) at an opposite locking end with a locking profile (109). A radial locking movement of the locking end is provided by an axial movement of an actuation sleeve (113). The locking components (107) are arranged to pivot in a substantially radial direction, about their section of engagement with the connector (100), into and out of a locking position. The connector (100) comprises guiding plates (111) between the locking components (107) in the area of their locking ends. The guiding plates exhibit protective faces (111a) that extend further radially inwards than the locking profile (109) of the locking components (107) when the latter are in the outwardly pivoted position.

Abstract: A coupling arrangement having external threads carried on a first pipe element. A second pipe element carries a radially movable locking member with external locking profiles, and a connection sleeve having internal threads that are threaded onto external threads and internal locking profiles that engage with the external locking profiles. The connection sleeve is moved in a first axial direction towards the first pipe element by rotation on the external threads while the internal locking profiles are in an intermediate engagement with the external locking profiles, until the movement is limited by abutting faces of the internal and external locking profiles. At least one of the abutting faces exhibits an inclination resulting in a pull of the connection sleeve towards an axial direction opposite of the first axial direction when the external locking profiles are moved radially.

Abstract: A well head system for application in sub sea well exploration comprising a well head (23) having a well head housing secured to a well casing, at least one valve stack, e.g. a BOP (1) located atop said well head (23). The valve stack is removably locked on a well template (15) supporting said well head by a plurality of locking devices (7). Also described is a locking device comprising two opposite clamping arms (19) hingedly attached to a main frame (21). The Main frame is slidable relative to a spindle (17) and can be selectively secured to the spindle (17).

Abstract: Subsea anchor (1) having a hollow cylindrical body (3) extending down from a top part (13). The anchor has a top aperture (15) and a top hatch (17) which is adapted to close and open the top aperture (15). The cylindrical body (3) is adapted to penetrate into a seabed. The area of said aperture (15) is at least 30% of the corresponding cross section area encircled by the cylindrical body (3).

Abstract: Subsea well template comprising a plurality of well slots arranged adjacent to a manifold reception space, said template comprising a plurality of template hatches for protection of well components, including a Xmas tree. Said hatches comprise at least a top protection cover and a side protection panel. The hatches are arranged to pivot between a closed and open position, about a pivot axis arranged at a lower end of the hatch. When in an open position, the well template exhibits absence of a framework extending up towards the top of the template.

Abstract: A connector means (10; 20) for tie-in and connecting of a first pipeline and a second pipeline on the seabed is shown. The connector means comprises a first connector part (1; 1?) retaining a first end of the first pipeline. The first connector part and the first pipeline are designed to be lowered and deployed on the seabed in advance of the connecting operation. A submersible second connector part (2; 2?) that retains a second end of the second pipeline (4) is also included. The second connector part and the second pipeline are designed to be lowered from the surface of the water toward the first connector part (1; 1?).

Abstract: Coupling arrangement for connection of two pipe elements (11, 13), comprising external threads (17) on a first pipe element (13). A second pipe element (11) carries a radially movable locking member with external locking profiles (33). A connection sleeve (15) with internal threads (19) is threaded onto said external threads (17) and internal locking 11 profiles (35) are engaged with said external locking profiles (33).The connection sleeve (15) is moved in a first axial direction towards said first pipe element (13) by rotation on said external threads (17) while its internal profiles (35) are in an intermediate engagement with said external profiles (33), until said movement is limited by abutting faces (33a, 35a) of said internal and external profiles (33, 35), when possible axial clearances have been closed due to the4 first axial movement.

Abstract: A light weight lifting tool (10) for lowering and retrieving subsea equipment to and from the sea bed is disclosed. The equipment includes an upper coupling part in the form of a connector spool piece (15) having at least one circumferential ring groove (16) for use in making engagement with the lifting tool (10). The lifting tool (10) includes a housing (1) designed to enclose and receive the connector spool piece (15). The lifting tool (10) further includes a number of latch segments (8) having at least one radially inwards directed projection (8?) designed for engagement with the at least one ring groove (16), and an activating device (6) arranged to bring the latch segments (8) in and out of engagement with the at least one ring groove (16) by operation of the activating device (6).