Diverless Connections

Our Retlock® clamp connector is the central building block for each of our diverless horizontal connections. A two-bolt clamp able to connect mono- and multi-bore, it is suitable not just for vertical and horizontal applications – but also any angle off the vertical that is required. A compact, lightweight design with continual leak-monitoring system, it has been proven effective in more than 1,600 offshore applications.

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The latest diverless technology—the SDDC—can improve safety and achieve a 20% cost reduction for subsea pipeline installation with AFGlobal’s diverless technologies. Our work on a project offshore Malaysia uses the Stinger Deployed Diverless Connector (SDDC) that transforms subsea installations of step-out wells and tie-in systems – making them easier and less risky. Connected by engineered Retlock® clamp technology, SDDC removes the need for critical path diver operations. It delivers significant savings compared to conventional diver-installed pipelines in both deepwater and shallow water applications. Specify our SDDC disruptive technology for a cost-effective solution with enhanced safety.

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DMaC is a compact and light-weight drag-to-place system suitable for horizontal connection of flexible pipe and jumpers, as well as umbilicals. Designed to operate in extreme environmental conditions, the DMaC enables wet-parking of jumpers for later installation. The system provides flexible, interruptible installation with jumper, tree and manifold separately deployed in any sequence.

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The FTC is designed to provide a reliable, cost effective, adaptable means of installing and connecting both rigid and flexible flowline jumpers, where both the tree and manifold are already on location. The FTC can be connected at any angle. This run-to-place system is available for fast track delivery.

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The Multi-Purpose Connector (MPC) is a diverless, fly-to-place connection system specially designed for flying leads and jumper umbilicals. Fully adaptable to all hydraulic, electrical, or chemical couplers from any vendor, the MPC has built a 20-year track record as a reliable, low-cost connection solution—with more than 1,000 systems deployed in fields worldwide.

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The Virtus™ Vertical Type Connector (VTC) makes effective vertical connections for either rigid or flexible jumpers, across a range of sizes. The VTC provides clients with a compact solution that allows for reduced size and weight of the host structure while still providing large capture and misalignment capabilities during the installation lift and final connection. The VTC is designed for deep water application, but it offers the same benefits for deployment at any depth.

Helping clients get connected quickly, we can provide universal subsea tooling for either purchase or rental, providing flexibility for capital expenditures. Whether you need a simple modular system for one-off connector supplies, or a full-tooling system for large-connector orders, we can help. We also provide offshore technicians to accompany the installation contractor, providing the size of team required to support operations. Offshore site supervision during installation ensures all equipment is operating properly and is quickly attended to, minimizing installation time.