Abstract: A sacrificial breakaway mechanism comprising: a first piece attached to a fixed structure; a second piece; a plurality of connectors running between the second piece and the fixed structure; and a sacrificial element connecting the first piece to the second piece, wherein the sacrificial element is configured such that a tensile load exceeding a predetermined threshold exerted on the second piece causes the sacrificial element to break, separating the first piece from the second piece and allowing relative movement therebetween, the relative movement causing a sequential disconnection of the plurality of connectors.

Abstract: A sacrificial breakaway mechanism comprising: a first piece attached to a fixed structure; a second piece; a plurality of connectors running between the second piece and the fixed structure; and a sacrificial element connecting the first piece to the second piece, wherein the sacrificial element is configured such that a tensile load exceeding a predetermined threshold exerted on the second piece causes the sacrificial element to break, separating the first piece from the second piece and allowing relative movement therebetween, the relative movement causing a sequential disconnection of the plurality of connectors.

Abstract: A method for providing an umbilical connection for a well installation, the well installation being located at the bed or floor of a body of water, comprises the steps of providing an umbilical with first and second ends and prior to operative deployment of the umbilical, locating the umbilical such that at least a portion of the umbilical is substantially statically retained within the body of water. Additionally, an umbilical deployment system for a well installation located at the bed or floor of a body of water, comprises an umbilical, wherein, prior to operative deployment of the umbilical, at least a portion of the umbilical is substantially statically retained within the body of water.

Abstract: A method for providing an umbilical connection for a well installation, the well installation being located at the bed or floor of a body of water, comprises the steps of providing an umbilical with first and second ends and prior to operative deployment of the umbilical, locating the umbilical such that at least a portion of the umbilical is substantially statically retained within the body of water. Additionally, an umbilical deployment system for a well installation located at the bed or floor of a body of water, comprises an umbilical, wherein, prior to operative deployment of the umbilical, at least a portion of the umbilical is substantially statically retained within the body of water.