A apparatus and method of using the apparatus for removing a blockage in a
subsea pipeline without retrieval of the pipeline to the surface. The
apparatus components include a hot tap saddle, a drill assembly, a fluid
blaster assembly and a support frame. The hot tap saddle component has a
first portion and a second portion, with the first and second portions
being configured to clampingly engage in a sealing relationship to the
subsea pipeline. The first portion of the saddle includes a first and
second opening with the first opening extending generally upwardly and
configured for connecting to a drill assembly and the second opening being
positioned generally at an angle to the first opening and configured for
connecting to a fluid blaster assembly. The fluid blaster assembly
including a nozzle, a hose and a high pressure pump with the fluid blaster
assembly being contained within a pressure vessel. The fluid blaster
assembly is configured for mounting to the second opening of the hot tap
saddle component. The support frame assembly is configured for gripping
and supporting the subsea pipeline on the sea floor while the fluid
blaster assembly operates to remove a blockage in the subsea pipeline with
the pipeline being under pressure and without severing the pipeline.