System and method for suction anchor deployment with solid lid

A method of providing a temporary mechanical and fluidic connection with an anchor wall of a subsea tubular using a substantially solid, reusable lid for a subsea tubular, comprising a substantially solid upper surface dimensioned to fit over an outer diameter of the subsea tubular, a predetermined set of lid anchors disposed at least partially about the substantially solid upper surface, a predetermined set of selectively activated valves disposed through the substantially solid upper surface, a seal disposed about a lower portion of substantially solid upper surface, the seal configured to engage an internal wall of the subsea tubular and create a seal between substantially solid upper surface and the internal wall of the subsea tubular, a connector operatively connected to substantially solid upper surface;

• and a controller operatively connected to the predetermined set of lid anchors and the predetermined set of selectively activated valves, the method comprising:
• a) maneuvering the substantially solid, reusable lid proximate an open end (102) of a subsea tubular;
• b) attaching the substantially solid, reusable lid to the open end of the subsea tubular;
• c) using the predetermined set of lid anchors to secure the substantially solid, reusable lid to the open end of the subsea tubular;
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• d) operatively engaging the seal to create an occlusive seal between substantially solid upper surface and an internal wall of the subsea tubular.