About Oceans Marine

Based in Lymington on the South Coast, Oceans Marine provides comprehensive consultancy and surveying services throughout the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe.

Oceans Marine offers independent Marine Surveying, Consulting services, and Project Management. Our team comprises of highly qualified and experienced professionals dedicated to delivering exceptionally reliable services. We seamlessly blend expert technical knowledge with a deep understanding of our client’s unique needs and expectations. Our approach is anchored in unwavering ethics, the highest quality standards, and the application of cutting-edge technology.

Oceans Marine are industry leaders in towage approval and marine warranty surveys. Oceans Marine expertly addresses marine challenges, leveraging our extensive experience while ensuring an efficient and smooth process for our clients. 

We offer tailor-made consultancy services, proactively ensuring that vessels meet their flag state and classification obligations, guiding our clients through intricate procedures with specialised advice and technical support.

The foundation of our company’s reputation rests on the trust of our clients. Our professionalism, transparent communication, and proactive collaboration have allowed us to establish enduring relationships with our customers. Our diverse clientele include ship owners, buyers, brokers, insurance companies, and shipyards.

Our Approach & Process

  • Reliable

    Oceans Marine specialises in project management, consulting services and surveying, Our team of qualified and experienced professionals are dedicated to providing our clients with exceptionally reliable services. Our company combines expert technical knowledge with an intimate understanding of our clients’ needs and expectations.
  • Ethics

    Our approach is based on an uncompromising sense of ethics, the highest standards of quality and the use of cutting-edge technology. We assist Owners, buyers, brokers, insurance companies and shipyards by offering our expertise in consultancy, project management, valuations, technical and organisational audits.
  • Support

    We guide our clients through complex processes with specialist advice and technical support. Our extensive experience is complemented by seamless efficiency that ensures a perfectly smooth process for our clients.
  • Trust

    The reputation of our company is grounded in the trust of our clients. Our professionalism, clear communication process and proactive collaboration have helped us build long-term relationships with our customers.

Meet our founder

  • Marc Lawrence - Oceans Marine - Founder

    Marc Lawrence

    With an illustrious career extending over two decades within the maritime industry, Marc Lawrence stands as the visionary founder of Oceans Marine. Born into a maritime family, Marc's connection with the sea transcends mere professionalism; it is profoundly personal.

    As the Principal Surveyor at Oceans Marine, Marc not only fulfills a pivotal role but actively engages in industry conferences and forums, contributing significantly to discussions on the evolution of maritime regulations, emerging technologies, and best practices. His unwavering commitment to staying at the forefront of industry development and driving positive change sets him apart.

    A distinguished Surveyor, flag state inspector, class surveyor, and approved vessel inspector, Marc is widely recognised and celebrated for his expertise, proactive approach, and client-centric focus. These qualities permeate the ethos and working dynamics of the Oceans Marine team, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of surveyors. Marc instils the values of integrity, professionalism, and an unyielding commitment to maritime safety in his team.

    His discerning eye for detail and profound understanding of marine systems have forged a reputation for consistently delivering value that is highly esteemed by clients and stakeholders alike. Marc Lawrence is the driving force behind Oceans Marine's ethos of excellence in Marine Surveying and Consulting.

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Our Affiliations

ST Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry Phoenix Register of Shipping Mecal International Marine Consultants eCHMiD System International Institute of Marine Surveying