William Hackett – maritime solutions with safety at the core.
William Hackett has been engineering trusted chain solutions since 1892. With deep roots in agricultural and marine manufacturing, we continue to support the maritime sector with specialist products including all-welded bridle chain assemblies, aids to navigation, shackles and mooring chain. These solutions are designed to perform reliably in harsh coastal and offshore environments.
In 1989, we expanded into lifting equipment, and today our solutions are used globally across ports, oil and gas, renewables, mining, and subsea industries. Our lifting range includes chain and lever hoists, trolleys, clamps, and a wide selection of lifting hardware tailored for both onshore and offshore operations. We also supply HA master links and sub-assemblies, DNV welded chain slings, HA load attachments, and Hack8 and Hack10 chain sling systems. Each product is engineered for strength, safety, and ease of use in high-risk environments.
Safety and quality are central to our approach. All products are inspected and tested in-house to meet strict specifications and international standards. Our Assure platform enhances operational transparency by offering automated certification and full traceability of orders going back 15 years. This supports compliance, workforce confidence, and safer working environments.
William Hackett is DNV-certified to ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety). Reflecting our commitment to safe working practices, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement and aligning closely with the mission of Port Skills & Safety.