About Us

A multi-dimensional global company

The Sparrows group have long established a renowned reputation as the leading global provider of oilfield engineering services; specialising in offshore lifting, crane engineering and services, mechanical handling, pipe and cable lay-systems, fluid power engineering, equipment rentals and competence training.

Since forming in 1973, Sparrows have offered clients a crane and lifting management service which provides a performance-driven structure, aligning with client expectations in terms of safety, reliability and up-time.

Organised into six businesses, our comprehensive package of lifting, handling and fluid power engineering services delivers premier solutions to fulfil the demands of the oil and gas industry.

The Sparrows Businesses

Sparrows Engineering & Operations encompasses all our resources worldwide dedicated to offshore crane operation, maintenance, repair, modification, upgrade, installation and removal.

Sparrows Manufacturing provides design, manufacturing, parts sales and support of our existing range of box boom and lattice boom offshore cranes.

Sparrows Rental provides integrated temporary lifting solutions throughout the world.

Sparrows Training offers a wide range of courses suitable for all categories of crane, rigging and load handling personnel, lifting equipment inspectors and hydraulics technicians.

Sparrows Fluid Power delivers full-service hydraulic engineering support, ranging from simple component supply through to full design and manufacturing, delivering hydraulic expertise to the offshore oil & gas and wind energy industries worldwide.

Sparrows Baricon provides a turnkey design and build service for subsea pipe and cable laying systems, starting with conceptual design right through to manufacture, sales, lease and support.