A pipe clamp 10 for repairing an underwater pipe. The pipe clamp 10
comprises a plurality of part-cylindrical portions 12,14,16 hinged
together along a hinge axis or axes 27 along adjacent longitudinal edges
17,18. Two or the longitudinal edges 20,21 of the part-cylindrical
portions are free. The part-cylindrical portions 12,14,16 are movable
about the hinge axis or axes 27 towards and away from one another between
an open position in which the free longitudinal edges 20,21 are spaced
apart and the clamp 10 can be placed around a pipe and a closed position
in which, in use, the free longitudinal edges 20,21 of the
part-cylindrical portions 12,14,16 are brought together around the pipe.
Fastening means are provided for holding the free edges 20,21 of the
part-cylindrical portions 12,14,16 together, such that, in use, the clamp
10 is held to the pipe.