Method and apparatus for accessing underwater cable or pipes

Details Method and apparatus for accessing underwater cable or pipes Method and apparatus for accessing underwater cable or pipes

2005-06-14

2005-06-14

Morano, S. Joseph (Department: 3617)

Ships

Vessel raising and docking

Submerged

C405S163000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06904856

ABSTRACT:
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.

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