Commercial Diving Blog

UCC SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICE – Supporting the Southeast Commercial Diving Service Needs

  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 [...]

2022-07-27T19:22:49+00:00May 26th, 2022|UCC News|

UCC Safely Completes Carbon Fiber Wrap Pipe Repair Services at Power Plant

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 [...]

2024-02-26T16:19:15+00:00May 19th, 2022|UCC News|

Cooling Water Intake Cleaning – Hydraulic Dredging Services

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 [...]

2024-02-21T15:42:58+00:00May 19th, 2022|UCC News|

Sediment / Sludge Dredging & Dewatering Services

Whether you are challenged by clogged lagoons in mining, managing sediment build up in retention ponds,  or facing hazardous sludge in industrial tanks, UCC is your one-stop solution. With cutting edge technology, decades of experience, we transform murky aquatic environments into thriving natural resources. Our divers are ready [...]

2024-02-27T16:42:59+00:00April 22nd, 2022|Hmpg Featured, UCC News|

Congratulations to Constellation Energy Corporation!

Underwater Construction Corporation congratulates Exelon Corporation on the successful separation and transfer of its power generation facilities to Constellation Energy Corporation which was completed on February 2, 2022.  “UCC has had a long partnership with Exelon, supporting its nuclear, hydroelectric and petroleum power plant operations with diving services for many [...]

2022-05-10T21:02:19+00:00April 22nd, 2022|Hmpg Featured, UCC News|

In Early 2022 Underwater Construction Corporation Begins One Of Its Busiest Years on Record

Throughout the various Covid-19 pandemic evolutions, Underwater Construction Corporation (UCC) and its subsidiaries kept commercial diving services fully operational. UCC safely supported its domestic and international customers while keeping their employees informed and safe.  UCC continues to monitor the government guidelines throughout the world wherever they operate. During Covid-19, some [...]

2022-05-31T21:22:48+00:00March 10th, 2022|UCC News|

Great Lakes Surface Water Intake System Inspections and Maintenance

Many of us living near the Great Lakes currently look outside and observe the ice pack with no end in sight. However, it is encouraging to know we’ll be back on the water eventually, enjoying everything our Great Lakes has to offer.  In the meantime, our team at UCC is [...]

2022-05-31T21:21:38+00:00March 4th, 2022|UCC News|

Diver Mechanics – On the Water and Underwater Valve Replacement

Preventative maintenance and component replacement is routinely completed for many industries requiring water resources. From the power generation industry to the food processing industry, valves, pumps and associated equipment are inspected, installed, adjusted and replaced. Over the years, a very talented and hardworking group known as Diver Mechanics – has [...]

2022-05-31T21:20:01+00:00February 11th, 2022|UCC News|

Hydroelectric Dam Maintenance: Intake Debris Removal

UCC’s underwater inspection teams complete many FERC Part 12 inspections for the Hydroelectric industry throughout the U.S., working directly for the utility owner/operator or the independent consultant.  Many times, these inspections identify repairs or maintenance that UCC performs at a later date. Following a summer 2020 inspection at a [...]

2023-10-24T19:29:38+00:00October 13th, 2021|UCC News|

Underwater Construction Corporation Wins Two Industry Awards

Connecticut-Based Contractor Honored for Underwater Resurfacing of a NASA Training Facility SAN DIEGO: Connecticut-based Underwater Construction Corporation (UCC) has won two industry awards. The Essex company received first place in two categories: First place in the Industrial Construction category for the underwater resurfacing of NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL). The [...]

2022-05-10T21:00:16+00:00February 27th, 2021|UCC News|
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