Method and Apparatus For Driving a Pile Into Underwater Substrates

A method of driving a pile into an underwater substrate, comprising:

• providing apparatus comprising:
• a pile guide comprising a base frame and a guide member mounted on the base frame, the guide member being configured to guide a pile as it is driven into a substrate when the base frame is resting thereon;
• a device for driving a pile into a substrate;
• and
• a power supply for supplying power to drive the device, with the base frame of the pile guide defining a platform configured to carry the device and power supply when the pile guide is being moved into position for pile driving;
• positioning the apparatus on the substrate;
• positioning a pile in the pile guide member;
• moving the device from the platform of the base frame to engage the pile;
• and
• driving the pile into the substrate by using the power supply to power the device.