Suction hatch for suction anchor installation / retrieval
SubseaDesign suction hatches are highly efficient during the subsea operation. It is supplied prepared for welding into suction anchor top and can be delivered with pipe outlet to interface with a suction system. It can also be delivered with integrated suction stab receptacle.

features and benefits
- ROV friendly operation
- Integrated locking mechanism
- Sealing arrangement accepts both suction and overpressure
- Compact design
interfaces
- Prepared for welding into suction anchor top
- Can be delivered with pipe outlet to interface with suction system
- Can be delivered with integrated suction stab receptacle
- Can be delivered with anodes to protect hatch for the service life
- Delivered with electrical strapping
SUCTION HATCH models

Technical data
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how it works
During installation, the hatch is secured in opened position. After suction anchor landing and self-penetration, the ROV will remove the securing mechanism. The hatch then closes by freefalling. The ROV will operate the handles to closed position.
During suction anchor retrieval the suction hatch will be opened when the suction anchor is ready to be lifted out of the ground. The operation handles will be released, and the hatch is rotated with the assistance of a lift wire to surface.

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Technical data
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how it works
During installation, the hatch is secured in opened position. After suction anchor landing and self-penetration, the ROV will remove the securing mechanism. The hatch then closes by freefalling. The ROV will operate the handles to closed position.
During suction anchor retrieval the suction hatch will be opened when the suction anchor is ready to be lifted out of the ground. The operation handles will be released, and the hatch is rotated with the assistance of a lift wire to surface.

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Product datasheet | click here |

Technical data
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how it works
During installation the hatch lid is not installed. After suction anchor landing and self-penetration, the lid will be lowered into place using the vessel crane wire. Once the lid is in place the ROV turns the handle and activates the locking mechanism.
During suction anchor retrieval the ROV connects the crane wire and opens the locking mechanism.
The lid is then removed.

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Product datasheet | click here |

Technical data
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how it works
During installation the hatch lid is not installed. After suction anchor landing and self-penetration, the lid will be lowered into place using the vessel crane wire. Once the lid is in place the ROV turns the handle and activates the locking mechanism.
During suction anchor retrieval the ROV connects the crane wire and opens the locking mechanism.
The lid is then removed.


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Product datasheet | click here |

Technical data
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how it works
During installation, the hatch is secured in opened position. After suction anchor landing and self-penetration, the ROV will remove the securing mechanism. The hatch then closes by freefalling. The ROV will operate the handles to closed position.
During suction anchor retrieval the suction hatch will be opened when the suction anchor is ready to be lifted out of the ground. The operation handles will be released, and the hatch is rotated with the assistance of a lift wire to surface.

Document | Download link |
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Product datasheet | click here |