Flexible pipe handling system and method of using same

A method of engaging a drum assembly with a coil of flexible pipe, comprising:

• disposing the drum assembly within an interior region of the coil of flexible pipe, the drum assembly comprising:
• a support bar having a first end and a second end;
• a first plurality of expandable spokes coupled to the first end of the support bar and a plurality of drum segments;
• a second plurality of expandable spokes coupled to the second end of the support bar and the plurality of drum segments;
• a first plurality of spoke frames coupled to each of the first plurality of expandable spokes;
• a second plurality of spoke frames coupled to each of the second plurality of expandable spokes;
• a first plurality of plates coupled to the first plurality of spoke frames;
• a second plurality of plates coupled to the second plurality of spoke frames, wherein the plurality of drum segments are movable between a retracted position and an extended position, and the drum assembly is configured to be disposed within the interior region of the coil of flexible pipe when the plurality of drum segments are in the retracted position;
• moving the plurality of drum segments from the retracted position to the extended position;
• removably coupling a first containment flange to the drum assembly via a first coupling device coupled to the first plurality of plates;
• removably coupling a second containment flange to the drum assembly via a second coupling device coupled to the second plurality of plates;
• and
• containing the flexible pipe disposed on the drum assembly between the first and second containment flanges.