A system for providing electrical power from a current turbine is
provided. The system includes a floatation device and a mooring. A water
turbine structure is provided having an upper and lower portion wherein
the lower portion includes a water fillable chamber. A plurality of
cables are used to couple the system where a first cable couples the
water turbine to the mooring and a second cable couples the floatation
device to the first cable. The system is arranged to allow the turbine
structure to be deployed and retrieved for service, repair, maintenance
and redeployment.