A subsea suction pile crane system comprises a suction pile and a crane
mounted on the suction pile. The crane comprises a rotatable mounting
surface, a winch, and a boom having a proximal section attached to the
rotatable mounting surface such that the boom can pivot with respect to
the mounting surface, and a distal section opposite the proximal section.
In embodiments, a plurality of suction piles may be used. The crane
system is typically hydraulically operated. A preferred embodiment of the
invention may further comprise a remotely operated vehicle comprising a
hydraulic power supply operatively coupled to the crane, and a
manipulator arm mounted on the distal section of the boom and operatively
coupled to the hydraulic power supply.