Urgence Marine Environnement (UME)

Waste management

Water transportation

Repair and maintenance

Founded in 1970, UME is the leading provider of maritime environmental services at the Ports of Montreal and Quebec. From these strategic hubs, we support regional maritime facilities along the St. Lawrence River and extend our services to the Canadian East Coast. Specializing in marine waste management, specialized cleaning, spill response, mooring services, and marine equipment rental, UME is recognized for its expertise, reliability, and commitment to environmental protection.

Solutions and services

PUMPING AND TREATMENT OF LIQUID WASTE

Pumping and treatment of bilges, sludges, and slops.
Pumping and treatment of grey and black water.
Pumping of fuels and other contaminated liquids.
Pumping of scrubber water.
Pumping of exhaust gas wash water.

COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Accredited transport of international waste.
Domestic waste management.
Hazardous waste management, including oily waste, paints, batteries, cylinders, fire extinguishers, aerosols, cooking oil, light bulbs, medications, etc.
Accredited transport of wood packaging materials, such as dunnage, pallets, and crates.
Container rental (6cbm, 20cbm, and 40cbm).

EMERGENCY SPILL RESPONSE

Installation of booms.
Recovery of the spilled product.
Spill site cleaning and decontamination.
Design and construction of environmental response containers and trailers.
First responders for ECRC, the Canadian Coast Guard, and numerous Oil Handling Facilities (OHFs).

SPECIALIZED CLEANING

Cargo hold cleaning in compliance with CFIA standards.
Rinsing or complete cleaning of tanker wagons.
Cleaning of engine rooms, tanks, ship decks, machinery, conveyors, and other port equipment.
De-icing of ships.
Handling and cleaning of damaged containers.
Demudding of ballast tanks.
Dedicated cleaning station for the decontamination of equipment coming from abroad.

MARITIME SERVICES

Available equipment:

Shallow-draft tugboats and workboats.
Barge rental, including spuds and winches.
Supply and installation of floating barriers.

Our services include:

Installation of booms.
Full assistance for the removal and launching of marine docks.
Towing of small vessels in distress.
Supply and assembly of modular barges.
Pre-booming for loading and unloading tankers.
Nautical monitoring.
Salvage of small vessels.
Delivery of provisions, parts, equipment, or other to the vessel at anchorage or at the lock.
Heavy lift transportation and handling.

LINESMEN AND SUPERVISION

Mooring and unmooring
- Tankers
- Cruise ships
- All other types of vessels
Dockside security guard.
Guard duty.

TRANSSHIPMENTS

Supervision and monitoring of transfer operations.
Hose connecting, disconnecting, and handling.
Cleaning of hoses.

SPECIALIZED SERVICES

Snow removal service for docks and terminals.
Customized solutions for the installation of buoys and warning rafts.
Sampling services (discharge water, drinking water, or any other contaminated material).
Hydro-blasting of ballast tanks and cofferdams, followed by the application of a protective coating.
Supply of fresh water to the vessel.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL

Telescopic boom lifts, scissor lifts, and zoom-booms.
Trash pumps, submersible pumps, and generators.
Compressors and fans.
Gangways available in 20 and 30-foot lengths.
Spill kit.
Work barges: various options available, including ramps, spuds, and winches.
Rental of tugboats and workboats (bareboat charter possible).

Strengths and competitive advantages

UME stands out for its ability to offer an integrated and specialized solution for maritime environmental management. With innovative techniques, extensive storage capacity, and expertise in emergency response, UME ensures a rapid and effective response to its clients' diverse needs, guaranteeing strict compliance and optimal protection of the maritime ecosystem.

Clientele

UME serves a diverse clientele, including federal ports, ships, and Oil Handling Facilities (OHFs).

This organization exports its products, conducts R&I or has the potential to do so internationally, more specifically in these markets:
North America

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