METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING A RING BASKET

摘要

A method and apparatus are described for the installation and removal of a ring gasket from an underwater wellhead connection. The ring gasket is carried by a ring gasket installation tool from the surface to the underwater wellhead connection by a self-propelled underwater vehicle. Final placement of the ring gasket may be accomplished by selective manipulation of the ring gasket installation tool by the underwater vehicle or by a cable attached to the tool.