An underwater buoy installation system and kit, a method for assembling it, use thereof, and a method for installing a buoy

摘要

A system with an underwater vehicle for installation and de-installation of buoys (9) under sea level (6). The vehicle (10) comprises a buoyancy adjustment system (19) for continuously adjusting the buoyancy of the vehicle (10) during underwater operation. A gripper (24) is connected to the vehicle frame (10`) by an orientation adjustment mechanism (29, 30, 31) for adjusting the gripper (24) orientation when installing a buoy (9) onto a flexible underwater line or for deinstalling the buoy (9) therefrom. The vehicle (10) further comprises a controller for manoeuvring and operation.