UMPS Pit-Hog Robotic Dredge: Photo J. Meagher - UMPS The hydraulic dredging of pits, ponds & lagoons necessitates the integration of critical slurry processing operations for the dewatering and subsequent management of solids. For mechanical dewatering operations of dredge slurries up to 2,000 gallons/minute (gpm) with typical solids contents [...]
Underwater Construction Corporation (UCC) provides comprehensive operational and maintenance services for the removal and disposal of invasive zebra and quagga mussels. Its expertise includes removal from power plant and industrial cooling water intake structures, along with raw water screens for drinking water plants. In addition to the diver removal, [...]
Below is a small glimpse into just some of the recent UCC projects that were captured by our employees as part of the UCC Summer 2022 Photo Contest. A huge “thank you” to all our divers and key field operations personnel who participated in this summer’s companywide photo contest. [...]
Underwater Construction Corporation recently performed crucial structural repairs and underwater corrosion protective coatings application to pilings and dock infrastructure at the TransMontaigne Terminal Dock, located on the Mississippi River in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. These pilings had weakened significantly, due to impact damage from continuous barge loading and unloading operations. The [...]
Meet Underwater Construction Corporation (www.uccdive.com) at the National Hydropower Association 2022 Northeast Regional Meeting in Baltimore, MD, June 27-28, 2022. The National Hydropower Association (NHA, www.hydro.org) is a nonprofit association dedicated exclusively to promoting the growth of clean, renewable hydropower through their Path to Clean Energy initiative. With seven offices strategically [...]
Underwater Construction Corporation’s Houston Response Operations Center has been instrumental in supporting commercial construction diving and underwater inspection operations throughout the Gulf Coast, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas regions since July 2017. Our Houston Response Operations Center continues UCC's 53-plus year reputation of setting the standard in safety and [...]
Underwater Construction Corporation’s (UCC) South Carolina Response Operations Center has been providing commercial diving and underwater inspection services since 2018. UCC supports underwater inspection, maintenance and repair projects throughout the Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Northern Florida regions. Our South Carolina Response Operations Center continues UCC's 53+ year [...]
Underwater Construction Corporation (UCC) recently delivered carbon fiber wrap pipe repair services at a Mid-Atlantic Region U.S. power plant ahead of schedule and under budget. UCC utilized a carbon composite repair system for structural strength upgrades to the power plant's cooling water intake system. Typical Pre-Refurbish Condition [...]
UCC’s dedicated commercial diving team in Michigan and Wisconsin regularly provide diver-assisted hydraulic dredging services to power plant generation locations throughout the Midwest. Divers recently conducted detailed underwater inspection services and cooling water intake cleaning of an Ohio power plant’s underwater intake/discharge structures. Initial inspections found significant sediment deposits [...]
Underwater Construction Corporation (UCC), through its UMPS division, offers industry-leading commercial dredging and sediment dewatering services for industrial, municipal, and environmental projects. Our systems are optimized for portable dewatering of sediment, hazardous sludge management, and regulatory-compliant solids separation—backed by decades of field expertise. Whether you are challenged by [...]
