A release adapter for an end-fitting and a subsea connector assembly

A release adapter assembly for releasably coupling a string of tubulars to a male connector assembly, comprising:

• a tubular base member, having a tubular housing extending along a central axis, operably coupleable to an end portion of the string of tubulars;
• at least one first engagement member, rotatingly moveable about a first rotational axis between a first engaged position, where said first engagement member is protruding radially outward from an outer wall of said tubular housing, and a first disengaged position, where said first engagement member is fully retracted into said tubular housing;
• at least one second engagement member, arranged downward of said first engagement member, during use, slidably moveable between a second engaged position, where said second engagement member is protruding radially outward from said outer wall, and a second disengaged position, where said second engagement member is fully retracted into said tubular housing;
• at least one locking mechanism, operably coupled to said first engagement member and actuatable to selectively lock and unlock said first engagement member when in said first engaged position.