A method of treating a fluid stream underwater comprising integrally
attaching a skid to a fluid stream treating vessel so that the fluid
stream treating vessel can be disposed on an underwater floor in a
position such that an opening in said vessel is at a highest point on
said vessel when disposed on the underwater floor; remotely directing a
fluid stream treating vessel to an underwater floor location sufficiently
close to said fluid stream so that the fluid stream can be remotely
attached in fluid communication with said fluid stream treating vessel;
remotely connecting said underwater fluid stream to said fluid stream
treating vessel for treatment of said fluid stream; treating said fluid
stream by contact with a treatment media disposed within said treatment
vessel, maintained at equilibrium water pressure at the depth of
treatment; and flowing the treated fluid stream out of said treating
vessel.