Lifting Services

Swire Energy Services facilitates the safe and efficient transportation and storage of materials and equipment throughout the energy supply chain.

Lifting is a necessary part of oilfield operations and the highest quality equipment is vital to ensure the safety of personnel and efficiency of operations at all times.

Lifting Equipment and solutions are are available from all our 57 global base locations, Swire Energy Services also offer a bespoke rigging loft management service to support our customers' lifting operations on and offshore.

Sling Manufacturing


We have the in-house facilities to manufacture and supply a range of wire rope slings, crane ropes, winch ropes and davit ropes compliant with BS EN13414-1, BS EN12079/DNVGL-ST-E271, DNVGL-ST-E273, NORSOK R-002, Brazilian Standard NBR13541-1, Austalian Standard ASEN 12079 and other relevant national and international standards.

We provide single leg, two leg, three leg, four leg, four leg c/w fifth leg wire rope slings from 6mm-128mm in diameter.

Our skilled team can manufacture all slings with flemish/ferrule secure soft eye or hard eye finishes including spelter socket and fused & tapered ends.

Lifting Equipment Supply


In addition to our in-house manufacturing capabilities we supply our complete range of lifting equipment.

Using our extensive network of distributors and suppliers, including William Hackett, RUD and Van Beest we can provide all lifting products for sale or rental including:

  • Chain blocks
  • Leaver hoists
  • Shackles
  • ROV hooks & shackles
  • Webbing slings
  • And more

Testing and Inspection


We offer comprehensive testing and inspection services on a range of lifting equipment. Trained under LEEA, our engineers are qualified to carry out LOLER inspections both on and offshore, so that our customers can be assured that their operation is compliant with all relevant national and international regulations.


In addition, our team of level-2 ASNT & PCN, NDT technicians can offer non-destructive testing in a variety of disciplines and techniques.

Training & Certification


We can support our customers in both training and certification services. Swire can support in training as we host best practice and knowledge sharing sessions on how to use equipment safely and efficiently. We can manage the certification of lifting equipment so that our customers can be assured that they are operating at the highest standards at all times.

Lift Planning


Using our in-house engineering team and close relationships with technical authorities, we can provide our customers with lift plans that not only meet the necessary regulations, but have a strong focus on safety, innovation and efficiency

Rigging Loft Management


Swire Energy Services offers bespoke rigging loft management services to support our customers lifting operations on and offshore. As well as the in-house manufacture of wire rope slings, we have an extensive network of distributors for lifting equipment.

Key services include:

Rigging Loft:- Our range of standard or bespoke rigging lofts are available in a variety of sizes to meet our customers operational requirements.

Lifting Equipment & Accessories:- We can supply a range of lifting equipment and accessories such as slings, shackles, beam clamps and pad eyes for hire.

Certification Management:- Swire Energy Services can manage the certification of the rigging loft and lifting equipment.

Inspection & Maintenance:- Management and facilitation of the necessary inspection and maintenance of the rigging loft and lifting equipment, both on and offshore.