Patent ID: 7674074

Claim:
A method for installing a vortex induced vibration inhibitor around a structure, utilizing a remotely operated vehicle, comprising: an engaging step comprising engaging at least one receptor engagement slot coupled to at least one receptor assembly with a receptor engagement tool, and at least one insert engagement slot coupled to at least one insert assembly with an insert engagement tool, wherein said at least one receptor assembly and said at least one insert assembly are contained on a vortex induced vibration inhibitor of a type comprising a flexible, unitarily formed hollow cylindrical housing; a moving step comprising moving said vortex induced vibration inhibitor to a structure to be covered; an opening step comprising operating said housing to an open position; an extending step comprising extending said housing around said structure; a closing step comprising operating said housing to a closed position; and a disengaging step comprising disengaging each said receptor engagement tool from said corresponding receptor engagement slot, and disengaging each said insert engagement tool from said corresponding insert engagement slot.