Lifting expertise

At Marex, we provide comprehensive consultancy and technical support to make sure your lifting activities are compliant, efficient - and above all, safe.

With Les Smith as our lifting subject matter expert, we have expanded our capability to support clients across the onshore, offshore and subsea sectors. Les brings decades of practical experience, from his early career as a rigger to his roles as a technical authority and LOLER-competent person.

The Marex team is dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of LOLER and PUWER standards, providing the clarity and expertise required to exceed minimum regulatory requirements.

OUR LIFTING SERVICES

We offer a suite of specialised services designed to manage risk throughout the lifecycle of your lifting operations.

Vessel crane assurance

• We provide complete verification of crane specifications, including make, model, operating standards, boom length and SWL limits. We collect and audit all critical documentation, from maintenance records and load test reports to wire rope details, hook block specifications and loose lifting equipment certification.

Lift plan review services

• Documented, detailed reviews of safe systems of work. By auditing your plans against legislative, procedural and contractual obligations, we make sure your systems are both suitable and sufficient for the task at hand.

Review and development of client lifting policies and procedures

• Leveraging extensive experience in developing industry, corporate and national standards, we conduct detailed reviews or ground-up creation of corporate lifting policies. We ensure your internal standards align with global best practice.

Technical support services

• We provide ad hoc guidance and technical expertise on all matters related to lifting operations risk management and compliance, tailored to your operational needs.

Incident investigation SME support

• Specialist subject matter expert support for investigations involving lifting equipment, offering expert guidance or providing competent resources to lead the investigation on your behalf.

WHY CHOOSE MAREX?

Our approach is built on a foundation of professional integrity and practical knowledge. We don’t just provide tick-box compliance, we offer actionable advice rooted in years of site-based experience.

• Deep expertise: led by a lifting technical authority with extensive subsea and offshore experience
• Regulatory peace of mind: full alignment with LOLER and PUWER standards
• Tailored solutions: from ad hoc advice to the development of national-level standards

If you would like to learn more about how Marex can support your lifting operations, please get in touch.