Marine Services
Universal Environmental Solutions, LLC is conveniently located at the Gulf Marine Repair Shipyard in Port Tampa Bay. We offer a variety of critical waste management and environmental services for the maritime industry. We are Barge Cleaning (Butterworth & Gas Free Services) Specialists. Universal Environmental Solutions, LLC can clean and Gas Free barges at it’s Berth #247 (Gulf Marine Repair). Universal Environmental Solutions, LLC is authorized by the USCG to conduct tank cleaning activities in accordance with Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 154 (various). (USCG Authorizations PDF 63KB) The on – site wastewater pre-treatment facility greatly improves the efficiency of large butterworth projects. On a 24 hour project the facility can process up to 144,000 gallons of wastewater. The tank farm has 350,000 gallons of storage capacity. We specialize in the tank cleaning of barges in Black Oil service. Gas Free operations are critical to area shipyards to allow for Hot Work (welding, cutting, torching) and to ensure the safety of shipyard personnel. Gas Free projects are closely coordinated with the respective on – site shipyard of: Gulf Marine Repair Corporation. Universal Environmental Solutions, LLC considers safety as its number one priority. As equally important is our obligation to perform our operations in an environmentally conscious manner. Ask your Universal Environmental Solutions, LLC contact for more information.
Our Marine Services Manager, Bryan Russel, currently holds a Merchant Mariners Credential/ Tankerman-PIC (Barge) Dangerous Liquid Cargo’s endorsement valid through 2023
Universal Environmental Solutions, LLC vacuum truck removing oily bilge waters (slops) from the Tug Honour in the Port Tampa Bay.
Universal Environmental Solutions, LLC is authorized by the USCG to pump petroleum products in accordance with Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 154 (various).
Universal Environmental Solutions, LLC technician monitoring the removal of costly lubricant oil from a tug.
Universal Environmental Solutions, LLC can remove, store and return filtered lubricants to a vessel. This service provides important savings to vessel operators.
Universal Environmental Solutions, LLC “Quickwater” hot water unit for barge butterworthing. Diesel burner can heat sea water or fresh water to 190 degrees fahrenheit. This state-of-the-art unit can sustain a high temperature wash for the duration of large butterworth jobs (barges > 150k barrels).
Typical Universal Environmental Solutions, LLC Butterworth Job on a 150,000 bbl Black Oil Service Barge.
1650 Hemlock Street
Tampa, Florida 33605
Tele: 813.241.9206
Fax: 813.241.9215
Contact: Ed Kinley
ekinley@uestampa.com