Patent ID: 6132145
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: B63B,B63C,E02D

Abstract:
A pumpskid for use in installing and removing a suction anchor from the seafloor comprising:a piping system having a first port and a second port, the first port operably connectable to the suction anchor, the second port open to the surrounding sea;a pump operably disposed within the piping system between the first port and the second port; anda valving system disposed within the piping system having an installation configuration and a removal configuration, in the installation configuration, the valving system providing a path for water flow into the first port from the suction anchor, through the pump and out of the second port into the surrounding sea, in the removal configuration, the valving system providing a path for water to flow into the second port from the surrounding sea, through the pump and out of the first port into the suction anchor.