20130051925 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INSTALLATION OF AN ELONGATED OFFSHORE STRUCTURE - A method and device for installation of an offshore elongated offshore structure are disclosed. The device includes a vessel an outer frame pivotable in relation to the vessel between a substantially horizontal position for transporting the elongated offshore structure to the installation site and a substantially vertical position for installation of the elongated offshore structure at the installation site. A connection device is provided for connection of the elongated offshore structure to the outer frame via a longitudinal actuation device. The connection device includes a first supporting element for providing the elongated offshore structure in a free hanging configuration when the outer frame is in the substantially vertical position. The longitudinal actuation device is provided for lowering the elongated offshore structure towards the seabed when the elongated offshore structure is in the free hanging configuration. | 02-28-2013 |