Acceptable welds will be covered with an anti-corrosion coating. Afterwards the pipeline will be lowered from the vessel into the water via the “stinger” which is attached to the stern of the pipelay vessel and supports the pipeline. Consequently, stress on the pipeline during laying remains within acceptable limits. Nord Stream will use state-of-the-art technology (e.g. multi-beam surveys) to constantly monitor the position of the pipeline on the seabed. This will ensure the pipeline has been lowered into the right position.