Patent ID: 6612369
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
A subsea umbilical termination assembly (UTA) for use with a launch system mounted on a vessel, wherein said UTA comprises:i. a lift point; ii. a connector connected to said lift point; iii. a guide surrounding the connector; iv. a housing connected to said guide, and further wherein said housing comprises: a mandrel for engaging the connector and at least one interface for connecting between a member of the group: an electrical umbilical, a fiber optic cable, and a hydraulic umbilical; v. a plurality of flying leads connected to said housing; vi. a base connected to said housing, vii. an emergency quick disconnect connected to the mandrel, comprising a hydraulic connector which engages hydraulic pistons which can then disengage a plurality of locking dogs, enabling the hydraulic connector to disengage from the UTA.