LHR Marine

What LHR Marine does

LHR Marine Ltd. is a private UK-headquartered specialist distributor of marine equipment and safety products, founded in 2000 and operating from Portlethen/Aberdeen, Scotland with wholly-owned subsidiaries in Singapore and Australia plus an operations support presence in Germany. The company sells and installs marine, oil and gas, and industrial safety equipment across 19 product categories including mooring chains and fittings, working-at-height and fall protection systems, marine safety and man-overboard recovery, PPE, lifting and handling, fire fighting, rope access, emergency escape breathing apparatus, anti-slip solutions, and lighting. Its core technology is a lightweight digital stack: an e-commerce catalog with enquiry basket ordering, a client portal, a proprietary Breakload Calculator for chain proof/breaking loads, a unit conversion tool, and an asset management offering based on NFC tags, barcode scanners, and rope NFC label printers. The business model is a mix of one-time product resale across 50+ branded supplier relationships (3M DBI Sala, Petzl, Honeywell Miller, TRACTEL, Zero Height Safety, SEMMCO, XTIRPA, Billy Pugh, Willans, and others), recurring inspection and refurbishment services through its Capital Safety Service Centre and Billy Pugh X904 refurbishment offering, tailored product training, and installation consultancy. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, contracts are multi-year, and go-to-market is enterprise sales-led via direct enquiries, regional offices, and a CEO-led YouTube content series.

Name

LHR Marine

Legal name

LHR Marine Ltd.

Website

https://lhrmarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LHR Marine is a UK-based specialist distributor of marine, oil and gas, and industrial safety equipment, serving offshore, subsea, and industrial buyers across the UK, Singapore, Australia, and Germany via 50+ supplier brands, installation, training, and inspection services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Safety Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cargo Handling & Lifting Equipment (Cranes, Derricks, Hoists) (IMAJAIAB), Deck Fittings & Hardware (Bitts, Fairleads, Cleats, Anchors & Chains) (IMAJAIAK), Piping, HVAC & Auxiliary Systems Repair (TLAKAKAH), Marine Safety & Navigation Electronics Retail (PFDs, EPIRBs, GPS, VHF) (CRAMAIAH)

Keywords

• Marine safety equipment
• Mooring equipment supply
• Offshore fall protection
• Working at height equipment
• Marine equipment distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Portlethen

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of marine equipment and safety products through their e-commerce platform and direct enquiries. Products include mooring equipment, working at height equipment, PPE, marine safety products, lifting equipment, and industrial supplies. Revenue is generated through one-time product transactions with customers.
2. Service and Maintenance: Service centre providing equipment inspection, servicing, and refurbishment. Includes Billy Pugh X904 refurbishment services and Capital Safety Service Centre for DBI Sala and Protecta equipment servicing.
3. Training Services: Tailored product training services for customers on proper use of safety equipment.
4. Consultancy and Installation: Installation services and consultancy for safety equipment deployment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LHR Marine distributes and supplies marine, offshore, and industrial safety equipment — including mooring equipment, working-at-height and fall protection systems, marine safety products, PPE, lifting and handling gear, fire fighting equipment, anti-slip solutions, and rope access equipment — sourced from 30+ premium branded manufacturers. The company also delivers related services: equipment inspection and refurbishment, installation and consultancy, and tailored product training for industrial and offshore customers.

Product overview

LHR Marine is a specialist distributor of marine equipment and safety products operating as a multi-product platform. The company offers an extensive portfolio organized across 19 core product categories: Mooring Equipment (offshore mooring chains, shackles, wires, ropes), Working at Height Equipment (harnesses, lanyards, fall arrest systems), Marine Safety Products (life buoys, life jackets, MOB recovery systems), Personal Protective Equipment (eye, foot, hand, head, hearing, respiratory protection), Anti-Slip Solutions (stair treads, deck mats, walkway covers), Lifting & Handling Equipment (hoists, shackles, slings), Rope Access Equipment, Fire Fighting Equipment, Hand Safety Tools (magnetic tools, push/pull tools), Emergency Escape Products (EEBD, breathing apparatus), Lighting Products, Asset Management (NFC/barcode scanning), Workwear, Ladders & Platforms, Communication Headsets, Industrial Supplies, High Voltage Safety Equipment, Bags & Storage, and Confined Space Access Systems. The portfolio includes branded featured products such as the Quiksling Man Overboard Rescue System (Lloyd's approved), Multi-Grab IV Magnetic Handling Tool, and VOLT WIND OFFSHORE harnesses, alongside products from over 50 supplier brands including 3M DBI Sala, TRACTEL, Zero Height Safety, SEMMCO, XTIRPA/Genesi, Willans, and Sovos. The company operates service centers offering consultancy, installation, training, and equipment servicing alongside its product distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LHR Marine: Marine Equipment and Safety Product Specialists operating internationally with focus on offshore mooring equipment, working at height equipment, marine safety products, PPE, and industrial supplies.

Products and services

• Quiksling Man Overboard Rescue System Lloyd's approved man overboard rescue and recovery system suitable for vessels 20–200 metres in length, ensuring SOLAS III/17-1 compliance and using a 3kg throw-deployable design for marine operators.
• Multi-Grab IV Magnetic Handling Tool Multi-purpose magnetic no-touch safety tool with EZ Lever Release, lower pivot point for pushing/pulling, 180° pivot and 360° rotation, and over 500 lbs magnetic pull force, available in 4 lengths for steel fabrication and manufacturing applications.
• FILEIT File Extension Handle Safety tool handle for file extensions used in industrial applications to enable hands-free working.
• VOLT WIND OFFSHORE Harness Fall-arrest and work positioning harness designed for offshore wind energy applications.
• XTIRPA Davit Arm Systems Confined space and working at height access solutions from XTIRPA, including manhole collars, ladder adapters, extensions, mast and davit arms, pole hoist systems, rescue sliders, and anchor points conforming to EN795-2012.
• Zero Height Safety Helmets Multi-impact tested industrial and mountaineering helmets with Koroyd technology, including APEX EXO, APEX X2, PINNACLE EXO, PINNACLE VIKO, and PINNACLE ZERTEC ranges, with electrical protection variants compliant with EN 397, EN 12492, EN 50365, and ANSI Z89.1.
• SEMMCO Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus Emergency escape breathing devices including Marine 15 EEBD (15-minute MED/CE Wheelmark approved), Industrial 20 EEBD (20-minute CE/UKCA approved), and the HEAD series (HEAD10, HEAD15, HEAD30) compliant with EN 13794 and the ATEX Directive.
• Willans T24LE Offshore Harness Sit harness, work positioning, and full body harness meeting BS EN 813:2008, BS EN 358:2018, and BS EN 361:2002, manufactured under an ISO 9001:2015 quality system for offshore drilling and industrial applications.
• TRACTEL Tirfor Portable Wire Rope Winch Portable manual hoist from TRACTEL for lifting, pulling, and positioning loads using wire rope, with no limitation on cable length and built-in overload protection.
• TRACTEL TIRAK Hoist Motorised traction hoist from TRACTEL for suspended scaffold applications, part of TRACTEL's world-leading range of electrical traction hoists.
• TRACTEL DYNAFOR Dynamometers Digital display dynamometers from TRACTEL with maximum capacity of 250 tonnes for load monitoring applications.
• Sovos Platinum Bleed Control Trauma Kits Bleed control trauma kits including Platinum CORE, Platinum VITAL, and Platinum FORCE models, designed for harness attachment to provide rapid access for emergency hemorrhage control.
• Genesi XTIRPA Rescue Sliders Rescue slider systems from Genesi including RS01, RS01C (climbable), and RS02C for safe entry and rescue from horizontal side access points on tanks or silos.
• Consultancy & Installation Services Installation and consultancy services for safety equipment deployment, supporting marine, offshore, and industrial customers in integrating supplied products into operational environments.
• Service Centre (Equipment Inspection & Servicing) Equipment inspection, servicing, and refurbishment services operated as a Capital Safety Service Centre for DBI Sala and Protecta equipment, supporting periodic safety inspection and certification requirements.
• Training Services Tailored product training services for customers on the proper use of safety equipment, delivered as part of LHR Marine's product supply offering.
• Billy Pugh X904 Refurbishment Service Refurbishment service for Billy Pugh X904 personnel transfer baskets, delivered alongside new unit distribution to support lifecycle management of marine personnel transfer equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lloyd's Approved Quiksling man overboard rescue system ensures SOLAS III/17-1 compliance

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• 3M - DBI SalamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution relationship for 3M DBI Sala fall protection and height safety products including harnesses, lanyards, and inertia reels.
• 3M Fall Protection (Capital Safety)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCapital Safety Service Centre providing inspection and servicing of DBI Sala and Protecta equipment.
• PetzlmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Petzl professional height safety equipment including harnesses, helmets, and rope access gear.
• Honeywell MillermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Honeywell Miller fall protection equipment including harnesses and inertia reels.
• Zero Height SafetycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK/Ireland distribution partner for Zero Height Safety helmets and head protection equipment. Zero products represent 25 years of height safety innovation.
• XTIRPA / GENESIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Xtirpa confined space entry and working at height access systems including davit arms, manhole collars, pole hoist systems, and rescue equipment conforming to EN795-2012 standard.
• TRACTELmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK/Ireland distributor for TRACTEL lifting, pulling and height safety equipment including TIRFOR portable wire rope winches, TIRAK hoists, and fall protection equipment.
• SEMMCO Life Protection SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of SEMMCO escape and working rescue breathing apparatus including HEAD series (10, 15, 30 minute duration) and EEBD Marine 15 and Industrial 20 products.
• Sovos SafetyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based distributor for Sovos bleed control trauma kits including Platinum CORE, Platinum VITAL, and Platinum FORCE models designed for harness attachment.
• Billy Pugh Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Billy Pugh personnel transfer and rescue equipment including X904 personnel transfer baskets with refurbishment services available.
• Willans Harness Manufacturing LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK distributor for Willans work positioning, fall arrest and sit-harnesses for offshore drilling and industrial applications. 30+ years of harness design and manufacturing experience.
• S-TecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK, Ireland and mainland Europe distributor for S-Tec backup devices including DUCK-R and EN Forcer, certified to EN 12841 Type A standard.
• SafetyLinkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal distributor for SafetyLink height safety equipment including permanent roof anchors, horizontal lifeline systems, and patented FrogLink, TileLink, RetroLink products.
• RUD KettenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for RUD chain systems and lifting components including INOX-STAR and VLBS weld-on load rings.
• Scotgrip International LimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Scotgrip anti-slip solutions including 3D laser scan surveys and bespoke design and manufacture services.
• Specialised Engineering ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of SEP sealing devices and engineering products. ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 certified company established in 1976.
• Tom Morrow TarpaulinsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Tom Morrow tarpaulins and handling equipment including tong handles for safe load pulling.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Viking Life-Saving Equipment: Marine-focused life-saving equipment manufacturer and distributor offering immersion suits, life rafts, and MOB systems — competes with LHR Marine in marine safety product distribution and SOLAS-compliant equipment.
• Scorpion Oceanics: UK-based distributor of marine and offshore safety equipment including lifting, mooring, and life-saving products — directly comparable Aberdeen-rooted marine safety specialist with similar product mix.
• Survitec Group: Global specialist in survival and safety equipment for marine, offshore, and aviation — directly competes with LHR Marine across life-saving appliances, marine safety products, and servicing of fall protection equipment.
• Lalizas: Marine safety, life-saving, and deck equipment manufacturer/distributor with global retail network — comparable product categories (life jackets, life buoys, MOB, mooring) and similar multi-brand distribution model.

Emerging players

• Petra Environment & Safety: Regional distributor of marine, offshore, and industrial safety equipment — comparable multi-brand distribution approach with overlapping fall protection, marine safety, and PPE categories.

Regional players

• Sparrows Group: Aberdeen-headquartered provider of offshore lifting, rigging, and marine services — shares LHR Marine's North Sea customer base and overlapping lifting/mooring equipment categories, though services-led model.
• Imenco: Norway-based supplier of subsea cameras, marine equipment, and offshore safety solutions — comparable North Sea offshore customer base and overlapping mooring/handling equipment categories, though primarily manufacturer.
• Briggs Marine: UK-based marine services and equipment provider with operations across ports, offshore, and renewables — comparable marine safety distribution scope and UK-headquartered scale.

Broad incumbents

• Helly Hansen Workwear: Global workwear, PPE, and offshore safety apparel provider — overlaps with LHR Marine's PPE, workwear, and offshore personal protection categories, but at much broader scale and as a brand owner.
• Dräger Marine & Offshore: Division of Dräger specialising in gas detection, breathing apparatus, and marine safety equipment — comparable product lines (EEBD, escape breathing apparatus) but as part of a global industrial conglomerate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LHRMarineU.K.-Ltd
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Compliance24 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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