Emergency Response & Pollution Services
Emergency response
Marine Pollution Control tackles hundreds of environmental emergencies each year — in the United States and around the world. From small projects with just two or three technicians to large-scale operations involving hundreds of response personnel, MPC can rapidly mobilize trained and experienced crews and equipment to almost any site. Once there, we’ll manage and maintain the operation until it’s successfully completed.
Services and Equipment
- Land, Water and Underwater Response
- Oil and HAZMAT Spill Response
- Mercury and PCB Decontamination
- Level A Response
- Emergency High-Capacity Pumping Services (Oil, Chemical and Water Transfers)
- Biohazard Response
Remediation and Abatement
MPC has decades-worth of experience in the Remediation and Abatement field. No job is too big or too small and our team will bring industry-leading solutions to every situation. From large and small scale Soil and Groundwater Remediation projects to Asbestos Abatement, we will handle every project quickly, responsibly, and efficiently to protect communities and ecosystems.
Examples of Remediation and Abatement projects we have worked on:
- Asbestos Abatement
- Soil and Groundwater Remediation
- In-situ Projects
- Lead Paint and Mold Abatement
- Mercury Cleanup
- Hazardous Waste Handling
MPC is your One-Call Company for Remediation and Abatement.
Utility sector
Marine Pollution Control (MPC) is proud to serve as a trusted partner for utility systems, providing everything from emergency response and routine maintenance to compliance management and workforce training. We support a wide range of facilities—including wind farms, solar energy sites, and conventional electrical infrastructure—while delivering essential services such as vault cleaning, asbestos abatement, confined space entry and rescue, hydro excavation, audits, and SPCC planning. With a focus on safety, regulatory assurance, and environmental responsibility, MPC helps utilities prevent pollution, streamline operations, and maintain the critical systems that power our communities.
Industrial Maintenance
We specialize in providing cost-effective solutions to your environmental compliance and industrial cleaning needs. Our project managers and technicians understand all current regulatory compliance issues and we know how to limit downtime and keep your facility on schedule.
- Vacuum Truck/Tanker Services/Roll-off-work/Vacuum Boxes
- Tank Cleaning, Decontamination, Removal
- Waste Hauling (Hazardous and Non-hazardous)
- Waterblasting/Hotsie, 10K, 20k 40k
- Soil Excavation/Remediation/UST Removal
- Plant Closures and Installations
- Lab Packs
- Confined Space Services
- Pit Cleaning
- Asbestos Inspectors
Advanced Technology
At Marine Pollution Control (MPC), our Advanced Technology division leverages proprietary, state-of-the-art solutions combined with industry-leading tools to tackle the toughest environmental challenges. Designed for emergency response, industrial maintenance, spill recovery, and remediation, our advanced systems allow us to act quickly, safely, and with precision.
We offer technologies such as:
Advanced Maritime Domain Safety and Security that provides continuous situational awareness supporting environmental sustainability.
Submerged oil recovery systems, including a patented submersible unit capable of recovering oil beneath the surface without disturbing the sea bed.
Advanced oil spill technology for oil recovery in icy waters.
Customized solutions engineered for unique projects where standard solutions won’t suffice.
Training and Compliance
Our Red Anchor Institute offers hands-on learning opportunities with an emphasis on regulatory compliance. Participate in one of our regularly scheduled classes at our location in Detroit or let us customize a training program to meet your needs at your location. Courses are taught by certified and experienced instructors and successful attendees receive certification for their participation.
Classes and Training Services
- OSHA 1910.120 HAZWOPER Courses (8-hour, 24-hour and 40-hour)
- Confined Space Entry, Attendant, Supervisor & Rescue Courses
- Incident Command System Training
- Equipment Deployment Workshops (Booming, Recovery Techniques, etc.)
- Customized Training Programs
- Consulting Services
- Site Specific Health and Safety Plans
- OSRO/OPA Compliance Services (OSRO #003)
- Biohazard Awareness Training
Ship Services.
Marine Pollution Control (MPC) delivers reliable, safety-focused ship services to support vessels in port and on the water. From USCG MMTR-regulated over-the-water transfers of oil and oily bilge in support of bilge and tank cleaning, Person-In-Charge (PIC) services, and confined space entry and rescue, our experienced team ensures that every operation is handled with precision and compliance. We help reduce downtime, protect your crew, and maintain the highest standards of environmental and operational safety.
MPC is proud to serve as your source for ship services including:
- Over the Water Transfers
- Bilge and Tank Cleaning
- Septic Liquids Removal
- PIC Services
- Confined Space Entry and Rescue
Emergency Lightering
When maritime incidents occur, Marine Pollution Control (MPC) is ready to act swiftly and decisively to provide emergency transfer of oil, water, or hazardous materials, preventing discharge to the environment.
MPC manufactures and provides rapidly transportable emergency lightering and salvage equipment. Our trained crews are available 24/7/365 to assist marine salvage operations throughout the United States and overseas.
Ready When You Need Us—24/7
Marine Pollution Control is your trusted partner—on land, on water, and around the world. With over 50 years of proven experience and a commitment to safety, innovation, and service, we’re here to protect what matters most.