METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACCESSING UNDERWATER CABLES OR PIPES

摘要

A method and apparatus are provided for accessing a cable or pipe ( 9 ) buried underwater in a layer of material ( 10 ). The method comprises urging a tool ( 1 ) through the layer of material ( 10 ) by fluidising the material adjacent the tool ( 1 ) such that the tool may be positioned at or adjacent the position of the buried cable or pipe.