Apparatus, systems and methods for connecting two seismic streamers are
disclosed that enable two streamers to be towed in a desired arrangement.
One apparatus comprises an elongate member having a first portion and a
second portion, and an orientation member connected to the elongate
member between the first and second portions, the orientation member
functioning, when the streamers are connected by the apparatus and towed,
to maintain orientation of the streamers. It is emphasized that this
abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract,
which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the
subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the
understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or
meaning of the claims.