What Livett’s Group does

Livett's Group is a London-based marine logistics company operating since 1985, with a workforce of 51–100 employees. According to firmographic data, the company delivers three distinct service lines: river transportation, on-water filming support, and superyacht hosting services. This diversified service portfolio positions the firm as a Thames-focused marine operator serving a mix of passenger/commuter transport customers, film and television production clients, and luxury yacht owners or charter operators visiting London.

The company's business model is service-based, monetizing access to vessels, marine personnel, and waterfront operational expertise rather than software or recurring subscriptions. Each service line has distinct revenue mechanics: river transportation likely generates per-trip or contracted fares, filming services are typically project-based engagements tied to productions requiring Thames-side coordination, and superyacht hosting involves episodic, high-value contracts associated with major vessel visits to London. The combination of recurring commuter/transport demand and episodic high-value superyacht work creates a blended revenue profile typical of mid-sized specialist marine operators.

Publicly disclosed information about the company is thin: the corporate website returned only a verification/loading page during data collection, and structured data sources provide no management team details, no funding history, no customer logos, and no product or technology specifics. There is no evidence of AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology platforms, or digital product lines. As a private, established SME in a niche London marine market, Livett's Group appears to compete on operational expertise, waterfront relationships, and brand longevity rather than on technology differentiation or scale.

Name

Livett’s Group

Website

https://livetts.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Livett's Group is a London-based marine logistics company, founded in 1985, providing river transportation, on-water filming support, and superyacht hosting services with a workforce of 51–100 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Logistics Services

NAICS

Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation (48311), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839), Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (483114)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Offshore Support & Marine Logistics Vessel Operators (PSV/AHTS) (TLADABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Live-Action Production Management & Line Producing (MPADABAH)

Keywords

• Marine logistics services
• River transportation
• Superyacht hosting
• Filming support services
• Thames vessel charter

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Core offering

Livett's Group is a marine logistics company providing river transportation, filming services, and superyacht hosting services. It operates from London and serves clients needing vessel-based support on UK waterways, including film production crews and superyacht owners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• River Transportation Chartered vessel transport on the River Thames and waterways, used by corporate clients, event organizers, and organizations needing movement of people or equipment via river.
• Filming Services Marine support for film and television productions, including on-water filming locations, vessel hire for shoots, and crew/equipment transport on the Thames.
• Superyacht Hosting Hosting, guest logistics, and shore-side support for superyacht owners and management companies when their vessels are docked in London, including transport and hospitality coordination.

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Direct peers

• Sunborn London Yacht Hotel: Sunborn London is a permanently moored superyacht hotel in Royal Victoria Dock, directly comparable to Livett's superyacht hosting line. Both deliver luxury superyacht-based hospitality and overnight experiences in London.
• Thames Clippers (Uber Boats by Thames Clippers): Thames Clippers runs scheduled commuter and passenger river transport services on the Thames, directly overlapping with Livett's river transportation offering. Both are private operators running vessels on the same river, serving London passengers and corporate clients.
• City Cruises: City Cruises operates sightseeing and dining cruises on the Thames, comparable to Livett's river transportation and hospitality services. Both companies use Thames vessels for passenger experiences in central London.
• Woods' Silver Fleet: Woods' Silver Fleet operates passenger boats on the Thames for dining, events, and filming — the closest direct competitor to Livett's Group in London-based marine hospitality and filming support. Both firms share the same core niche of providing Thames vessels for production and corporate use.
• Thames Luxury Charters: Thames Luxury Charters provides private charter boats on the Thames for events, hospitality, and filming — overlapping with Livett's transportation, superyacht hosting, and filming support services. Both are London-based private boat charter specialists.

Broad incumbents

• Port of London Authority: The Port of London Authority is the statutory harbour authority for the tidal Thames. While not a commercial competitor, it sets the regulatory and operational framework within which all of Livett's marine service lines operate, making it a key structural comparable for any Thames marine logistics business.
• MBNA Thames Clippers: MBNA is the long-standing title sponsor of Thames Clippers and a broader commercial bank with a London marine sponsorship footprint. It is included as a broad incumbent relevant to the London river transport ecosystem in which Livett's competes for commuter and corporate passenger demand.
• Aquavista Marinas: Aquavista is one of the UK's largest marina operators with locations including on the Thames. While broader in scope and focused on moorings rather than hosted services, it is a relevant comparable for the superyacht hosting and river vessel infrastructure dimensions of Livett's business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights4 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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