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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 09, 2018
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2015
Zhen LI, Houston, TX (US);
Zhen Li, Houston, TX (US);
ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, Spring, TX (US);
Abstract
A subsea system for installing, suspending and removing underwater equipment below the surface of the sea is provided. The subsea system includes a landing base module for landing and positioning underwater equipment thereupon, the landing base module comprising a base member and a first buoyancy system; and a second buoyancy system for affixing to the underwater equipment, the second buoyancy system having sufficient buoyancy to float the underwater equipment toward the surface of the sea when detached from the landing base module, wherein the underwater equipment includes a ballast system structured and arranged to permit the underwater equipment to be lowered onto the landing base module. A method for installing, suspending and removing underwater equipment below the surface of the sea and a kit of parts are also provided.