A method of connecting two or more elongate connection members (105)
between the seabed and a floating vessel (106) carrying a connector (102)
which is suspended from the vessel by at least two spaced apart suspension
members for relative displacement of the connector with respect to the
vessel, at least one suspension member being connected to tensioning
elements (109, 109') for exerting an upward force on the connector. The
method comprises the steps of: a) attaching one or more connection members
to the connector, b) increasing the tensioning force of the tensioning
elements, or vice versa, and c) repeating steps a and b until the
connection members are installed between the vessel and the seabed.