History Afloat: Voices from the Working Waterfront
Karen and Greg Updike, Owners of Alaska Commercial Divers
Karen and Greg Updike are the owners of Alaska Commercial Divers and operate the D/V Alaskan Salvor. They have been providing support to local marine industries for over 25 years. Alaska Commercial Divers provides vessel salvage and repair, a wide variety of underwater construction, maintenance, and inspection services, and hazmat and environmental response. In our challenging environment Karen and Greg prioritize safety, building redundancy and developing a crew of experienced divers.
Greg and Karen Updike, Owners of Alaska Commercial Divers
Greg and Karen Updike, Owners of Alaska Commercial Divers

Interview Excerpt: Teamwork and
work culture



Interview Excerpt: Risks involved in diving




Interview Excerpt: About the
D/V Alaskan Salvor



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<i>D/V Alaskan Salvor</i> Inspecting a Cruise Ship
D/V Alaskan Salvor Inspecting a Cruise Ship
Shackles on the <i>D/V Alaskan Salvor</i>
Shackles on the
D/V Alaskan Salvor
Dive Helmet on Work Bench
Dive Helmet on Work Bench
Scuba Tank
Scuba Tank
Dive Helmet and Hoses on the <i>D/V Alaskan Salvor</i>
Dive Helmet and Hoses on the D/V Alaskan Salvor
Cabin of the <i>D/V Alaskan Salvor</i>
Cabin of the D/V Alaskan Salvor
Decompression Chamber on the <i>D/V Alaskan Salvor</i>
Decompression Chamber on the D/V Alaskan Salvor
Inside the Decompression Chamber
Inside the Decompression Chamber