Abandonment and recovery system and method, and cable connector

Hydraulic and earth engineering – Subterranean or submarine pipe or cable laying – retrieving,... – Submerging – raising – or manipulating line of pipe or cable...

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C405S166000, C405S158000

Reexamination Certificate

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07621697

ABSTRACT:
A system for abandonment or recovery of a load, e.g., a pipeline or sub-sea structure, includes: at least two cables, each with a length adapted for a certain water depth and with a first end and a second end; a winch system for the at least two cables, the first ends of each cable being connected to the winch system; and a connection device for connecting the second ends of each cable to the load to be abandoned or recovered.

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