Definition(s)
Tether clamps
Tether clamps are used to attach tethers directly to a flexible pipe, as shown in a global view of the flexible pipe in Figure 24. The clamp fits around the circumference of the pipe and provides a connection to which the tether is fitted.
Source: API RP 17L2, Recommended Practice for Flexible Pipe Ancillary Equipment, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards