continues to enjoy
a global reputation for developing and implementing solutions for
the operational problems faced by naval and merchant vessel owners
and operators.
It has the people and the facilities to help defence and merchant
customers tackle many of the challenges faced by their industry......now
and in the future.
UMC specialises in the provision of waterborne support allowing
naval and merchant ships to significantly reduce the traditional
reliance on dry-docking. The company has become established as one
of the World's leading specialists in waterborne Ship Maintenance
since its formation in 1972. In those days, a revolution in the
maritime world was created thanks to UMC's development of new underwater
survey equipment; as a result of this ships no longer needed to
spend time waiting for a dry dock and the concept of wet docking
was created.
In the intervening years UMC has grown steadily and today provides
proven and affordable solutions for waterborne maintenance and defect
rectification for the underwater hull, fittings and through-hull
penetrations. Applied correctly, these activities reduce the through-life
costs of operating ships, reduce downtime for repairs and maintenance,
and enhance the options for maintaining performance and efficiency.
The resultant reduction in dock dependency allows the ship owner
to retain control of his vessel to suit his needs.
Throughout its development, UMC has placed a considerable emphasis
on extending the barriers of Waterborne Maintenance Technology.
An active and innovative research and development section continues
to produce new methods and systems that help make UMC the market
leader in its field. Today, the company provides design and consultancy,
project management, and operational diving and waterborne maintenance
services from a network of branches at key locations in the UK and
overseas. These services allow vessels to be operated with maximum
efficiency and with the minimum disruption to schedules.
UMC is formally accredited by leading industry
bodies and associations including:
