What Briggs does

Briggs Marine is a UK family-owned marine and environmental services group founded in 1972, headquartered in Burntisland, Fife, with approximately 880 employees and an owned fleet of 30 vessels. The company provides an integrated portfolio of marine services — subsea cable installation, maintenance and repair; offshore wind balance-of-plant and O&M support; port and vessel management; commercial diving; moorings and aids to navigation; marine survey; terminal and energy storage operations; marine salvage; vessel charter; oil spill response; and HV termination and testing — delivered to enterprise and government clients across the UK and the Caspian region, with a new continental European presence following the December 2024 acquisition of French firm Scanco. Owned equipment includes modular subsea cable handling systems deployable on owned or chartered vessels, in-house diving tooling maintained by certified technicians, and IRAMS telemetry being rolled out across the pilot/fleet for fuel and performance monitoring. The group holds ISO 9001/14001/27001/45001/50001 plus sector accreditations (IMCA, ADC, IALA, Achilles Global Energy Gold, Lloyd's Register, MCA, DBEIS, UK SPILL).

Revenue is generated primarily through long-term framework contracts and project-based work with utilities (notably SSEN Distribution), the UK Ministry of Defence, port authorities (Irish Ferries/Port of Dover, Peel Ports, Milford Haven), offshore wind developers (EDF Renewables/ESB at Neart na Gaoithe), energy majors (BP, Shell, ExxonMobil), and government agencies (Environment Agency). Pricing is quote/project-based with multi-year framework cadence; payment terms are 30 days. Landmark contract wins include a £182M UK MoD Moorings/AtoN award (June 2025) and selection as framework partner for SSEN Distribution's up-to-£950M subsea cable programme. Distribution is direct enterprise sales supported by participation at industry events (Global Offshore Wind, Seawork). The business is privately held under the Briggs family with no external PE/VC funding disclosed.

Name

Briggs

Legal name

Briggs Marine Contractors Limited

Website

https://briggsmarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Briggs Marine is a family-owned UK marine services group (founded 1972, ~880 staff, 30-vessel fleet) delivering integrated subsea cable, offshore wind, port management, diving, salvage, terminal operations, and oil spill response under long-term framework contracts with utilities, defence, ports and energy majors across the UK, Caspian and now continental Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330), Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Water Transportation (4400), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Offshore Marine & Aviation Support (PSVs, AHTS, Crew Boats, Helicopters) (EUALABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Underwater Hull Services (Diving, In-Water Cleaning, Propeller Polishing, Inspection) (TLAHAMAL), Underwater Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (UWILD, Diving/ROV, In-water Cleaning) (IMAJAFAJ), Underwater Salvage & Diving Operations (UWILD, Cutting, Welding) (IMAJANAD), Subsea Cable Construction, Marine Installation & Repair Services (HDAIALAC)

Keywords

• Marine services
• Subsea cable installation
• Offshore wind support
• Commercial diving services
• Oil spill response

Headquarters

HQ city

Burntisland

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Marine Services Contracts: Briggs Marine derives revenue from providing comprehensive marine services under project-based contracts and multi-year framework agreements to enterprise clients including offshore wind developers, port authorities, utilities, and government agencies. Revenue is generated through a combination of vessel charter (owned fleet of 30 vessels), professional services (diving, survey, subsea cable, HV), and managed services (port/vessel management). Long-term framework contracts such as the SSEN Distribution subsea programme and the UK MoD moorings/AtoN contract (£182M) provide recurring revenue visibility.
2. Vessel Charter: Charter of owned vessel fleet including anchor handling vessels (AHVs), crane barges, crew transfer vessels (CTVs), multicats, pilot vessels, pontoons, and survey vessels. Available for short or long-term charter across the UK or overseas.
3. Environmental & Oil Spill Response Services: Accredited oil spill response, training and consultancy services. Services include Tier 1/2/3 marine pollution response, equipment hire, training courses (MCA-accredited), and waste management. Provided 24/7 through response bases in the UK and Caspian Region.
4. Port & Vessel Management: Full technical and operational management of customer vessel fleets, RoRo ferry and terminal operations, pilot boat operations, line handling and mooring, and provision of aids to navigation services for port authorities and ferry operators.
5. Subsea Cable Framework Partnership: Framework partnership with SSEN Distribution delivering end-to-end subsea cable services including route surveys, engineering design, cable supply, installation, protection, testing, jointing and commissioning across Scotland's island subsea network (up to £950M programme). Revenue from 2027 onwards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Briggs Marine is an integrated marine services contractor providing subsea cable installation, maintenance and repair, commercial diving, marine survey, HV termination and testing, port and vessel management, moorings and Aids to Navigation, offshore wind Balance of Plant and O&M support, marine salvage and wreck removal, vessel charter and oil terminal operations. Services are delivered through an owned fleet of 30 vessels, modular subsea cable equipment and accredited personnel across the UK and Caspian Region, targeting offshore wind developers, port authorities, utilities, defence agencies and oil and gas operators.

Product overview

Briggs Marine offers a comprehensive suite of marine and environmental services rather than a unified software product. The core portfolio includes Subsea Cables (installation, maintenance, repair), Offshore Wind Services (full BoP and O&M), Port & Vessel Management, Commercial Diving, Moorings & Aids to Navigation, Marine Surveys, Terminal & Energy Storage Solutions, Marine Salvage, Vessel Charter, Environmental Services (oil spill response, training), and HV Services. Additionally, the company acquired ARB Wind in 2021 for wind turbine inspection services. Services are delivered through owned vessels, specialist equipment, and experienced personnel operating across the UK and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARB Wind: Wind turbine inspection, testing and certification business for the wind energy industry. Acquired as majority stake in 2021.

Products and services

• Subsea Cables Bespoke installation, maintenance and repair service for subsea power, telecommunication, export and inter-array cables for the offshore wind industry, covering route surveys, engineering design, cable supply, installation, protection, testing, jointing and commissioning.
• Offshore Wind Services Full suite of Balance of Plant (BoP) and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services supporting all phases of UK offshore wind farms from planning and development through to construction and ongoing operations, including crew transfer vessels, Walk-to-Work, subsea cable, diving, survey, Aids to Navigation and ARB Wind turbine inspection.
• Port & Vessel Management Full technical and operational management of customer vessel fleets, RoRo ferry and terminal operations, pilot boat operations, line handling and mooring, and Aids to Navigation services for port authorities and ferry operators.
• Commercial Diving First class integrated commercial diving service including hull surveys, propeller repairs, structural inspections, subsea cable work and pipeline inspection, backed by ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001 and 50001 assurances and ADC/IMCA-certified dive teams with specialised in-house tooling.
• Moorings & Aids to Navigation Long-term management and maintenance of Moorings and Aids to Navigation (AtoN) for the UK MoD, port authorities, utility companies and offshore wind projects, backed by in-house buoy overhaul and storage facilities reconditioning 300+ navigation buoys per year.
• Marine Surveys Specialised vessels and bespoke survey spreads for nearshore work including bathymetric, environmental, oceanographic, marine mammal and sea bird, UXO, subsea cable and renewable energy surveys for government, offshore wind and infrastructure clients.
• Terminal & Energy Storage Solutions Solutions for energy terminal operators including vessel berthing management, tanker to terminal connection management, import/export via pipeline into storage tanks, competency assessment, transition management, electrical and mechanical engineering, pipeline inspection and maintenance, and single point mooring services.
• Marine Salvage Cost-effective marine salvage solutions including emergency response, wreck removal, wreck survey and intervention, towage, oil removal and rapid response diving and subsea services.
• Vessel Charter Comprehensive fleet of charter vessels including workboats, barges, crane barges, tugs and multicat workboats available for short or long-term charter in the UK or overseas, crewed by experienced personnel.
• Environmental Services (Oil Spill Response) Accredited industry-leader oil spill response, training and consultancy services specialising in mitigating risks and dealing with effects of oil pollution, delivering Tier 1, 2 and 3 marine pollution response, equipment hire, MCA-accredited training courses and waste management 24/7/365 across the UK and Caspian Region.
• HV Services Termination and testing services for HV systems at 11kV–33kV and 66kV, fibre optical splicing, cable fault finding and analysis, and cable preventative maintenance and monitoring across the UK and Europe.
• ARB Wind Turbine Inspection Services Wind turbine inspection, testing and certification services for the wind energy industry, delivered by ARB Wind as a majority-owned Briggs Group entity based in Fife.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% reduction in fuel consumption for clients through vessel selection, onboard plant monitoring and remote telematics
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Enterprise MobilityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 June 2026Enterprise Mobility invited Briggs Marine to nominate a charity for its client-nominated funding initiative. Briggs Marine nominated The Cottage Family Centre in Kirkcaldy, which received a £2,500 donation. This reflects a community-oriented GTM partnership where Briggs Marine's involvement enhances its ESG credentials and community relationships.
• SSEN Distribution (Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026Briggs Marine was selected as a framework partner for SSEN Distribution's multi-year subsea cable framework investment programme (up to £950M). The programme covers end-to-end subsea cable services — from route surveys, engineering design and consent support, through to cable supply, installation, protection, testing, jointing and commissioning — for 113 subsea electricity cables serving 60 Scottish islands. This builds on more than 20 years of collaboration between Briggs Marine and SSEN Distribution.
• Serco (Royal Navy Maritime Services)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 August 2025Briggs Marine was awarded a new contract with Serco in August 2025 for Royal Navy Maritime Services. Serco serves as the prime contractor to the UK MoD, with Briggs Marine providing specialist marine services as a subcontracted delivery partner.
• ARB WindcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBriggs Marine acquired a majority stake in ARB Wind in 2021, a Fife-based wind turbine inspection, testing and certification business focused on the wind energy industry. ARB WIND enhances Briggs Marine's ability to deliver comprehensive offshore wind Operations & Maintenance services. Briggs Marine exhibits alongside ARB WIND at industry events such as Global Offshore Wind 2026 (Stand G30).
• Deep Wind Cluster (Offshore Wind Scotland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBriggs Marine is a member of the Deep Wind Cluster, the offshore wind industry cluster for Scotland. This membership provides networking, intelligence sharing and strategic positioning within the Scottish offshore wind sector.
• SmartSTEMsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBriggs Marine partnered with SmartSTEMs and Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks for International Women in Engineering Day events at the University of Strathclyde, engaging 200+ young female pupils. Jessica Reoch, Subsea Project Manager, represented Briggs Marine to promote STEM careers and build the future talent pipeline. This partnership supports recruitment and brand positioning in the marine/renewables industry.
• Environment AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBriggs Marine works closely with the Environment Agency on multiple fronts: managing and crewing the Environment Agency's national Marine Management survey vessels; providing methodologies for environmentally sensitive operations (e.g., Lombok Strait SSSI recovery) subject to Environment Agency review and approval; and collaborating on decarbonisation of coastal water quality monitoring services under Briggs Marine's long-term contract with the Environment Agency.
• Irish Ferries / Port of DovercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBriggs Marine provides full landside port and terminal operations services at the Port of Dover for Irish Ferries' growing ro-pax ferry service between Dover and Calais. This was secured in 2021 and expanded. Briggs Marine acts as the operational service provider embedded within the Port of Dover.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• James Fisher and Sons: UK-listed integrated marine services group providing subsea engineering, offshore wind support, diving and salvage—directly overlapping Briggs' core capabilities across offshore wind, subsea cables, and marine contracting.
• Bibby Marine Services: UK-based offshore support vessel operator focused on crew transfer, walk-to-work and offshore wind services for the North Sea, comparable to Briggs' CTV and offshore wind service lines.
• DeepOcean: Subsea services contractor offering IMR, trenching, survey and cable installation for offshore wind and oil & gas — overlapping Briggs' subsea cable installation and marine survey capabilities.
• North Star (North Star Renewables / North Star Shipping): Aberdeen-headquartered offshore support vessel operator providing CTVs, SOVs and O&M services primarily for UK and European offshore wind, directly comparable to Briggs' vessel-fleet-based wind services offering.
• Osprey Maritime: UK offshore support vessel operator active in the North Sea, providing similar vessel-based marine services to offshore energy clients as Briggs' chartered fleet operations.
• Sentinel Marine: Offshore support vessel operator serving oil & gas and offshore wind customers in the North Sea, with comparable vessel operations, charter and offshore crew transfer work.
• Acta Marine: Dutch owner-operator of offshore support vessels including CTVs and walk-to-work vessels for European offshore wind farm O&M, similar in scope to Briggs' own vessel-fleet offering.
• Helix ESG (formerly ROVCO / Helix Robotics Solutions): Subsea inspection, survey and digital asset integrity services for offshore wind and oil & gas, overlapping Briggs' diving, ROV and survey capabilities and the ARB Wind inspection segment.
• Esvagt: Danish offshore service vessel operator providing SOVs and CTVs to global offshore wind operators, comparable fleet-ownership model and offshore wind O&M focus to Briggs' vessel operations.

Broad incumbents

• Subsea 7: Largest subsea contractor globally, offering EPCI, IMR and renewables services. Operates in the same UK and European offshore wind subsea cable installation space as Briggs but at much larger scale across a broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance22 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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