APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HORIZONTAL SUBSEA CONNECTION

摘要

Apparatus for substantially horizontal connection of a conduit to a subsea structure, the apparatus comprising a frame being connectable to and supportable by the subsea structure, the frame having docking means to allow horizontal connection means including a remotely operated vehicle and/or a toolskid to dock with the frame such that the frame is capable of bearing at least part of an operational load associated with the horizontal connection of the conduit to the subsea structure.