Gibson Capital

Gibson Capital provides specialised maritime finance and advisory services.

With over 50 years of combined maritime finance and commercial experience, we bring valuable insight to every deal. We have a proven track record across debt, leasing, and equity, and are proud to serve clients globally, across all maritime sub-sectors.

Our team has strong and trusted relationships with owners, banks, and investors, combining extensive commercial shipping expertise with our financial know-how. Our approach is rooted in providing independent, impartial advice that clients can rely on.

Gibson Capital joined the Gibson platform in 2025, having previously operated as RMK Maritime (Europe) Ltd.

The integration combines deep financial advisory experience with Gibson’s global broking insight, allowing us to offer a more complete and agile solution to the maritime sector. Whether supporting long-term growth strategies or transaction-specific needs, Gibson Capital enables clients to navigate the complexities of the maritime industry.

Our Services

Finance

First mortgage debt to shipowners
Second lien or mezzanine debt, primarily from institutional investors
Financial and operating leasebacks on vessels
Equity and structured equity products

Advisory

Mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, divestitures, and joint ventures
Strategic corporate advisory for maritime companies
Capital structure and financing solutions
In-depth market analysis for shipping companies and investors
Debt restructuring for creditors and ship owners
Secondary loan portfolio acquisition opportunities

Other Services

Due diligence for investors
Loan management and administration for both new loans and secondary acquisitions

Gibson Capital in numbers

$10b

In capital deployed or advised on for the maritime sector

$6b

In vessel sale & purchase or M&A transactions brokered

100+

Vessels fixed on time charters, bareboat charters, spot voyages and CoAs

50+

Years of combined maritime finance and commercial experience

Feel free to contact us directly by emailing masias.restis@eagibsoncapital.com or by phone via the numbers below.

Gibson Capital Team

Masias Restis

Analyst

Department: Gibson Capital

Location: London

Tel: +44 7555 598 170

Richard Moore

Director

Department: Gibson Capital

Location: London

Tel: +44 7793 557 708

Zackery Carl

Senior Manager

Department: Gibson Capital

Location: London

Tel: +44 7719 241 681

Propelling maritime trade through excellence in shipping services.

With over 130 years of experience and a global network of industry connections, we are your trusted partner in shipbroking and advisory services.

Tankers

From crude oil to refined products we facilitate the chartering and brokerage of tankers.

LPG, Ammonia & Petrochemical Gases

Leveraging expertise, we ensure seamless transportation of liquefied gases.

Sale & Purchase

Facilitating the acquisition, divestiture and value optimisation of shipping vessels.

Specialised & Chemical Tankers

Offering specialised solutions, we manage the chartering and brokerage of chemical tankers.

Projects & Time Charter

Catering for the specific needs of clients in project and time charter requirements.

Consultancy & Research

Providing valuable insights and strategic advice to empower our clients with market intelligence and analysis.

LNG

Facilitating chartering solutions to ensure the efficient and secure transportation of LNG.

Dry Cargo

Managing and actioning the chartering and brokerage of dry bulk commodities.

Gibson Capital

Gibson Capital provides specialised maritime finance and advisory services.

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Tanker Market Report 28.11.25

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Tanker Market Report 21.11.25

Collision Course

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Tanker Market Report 14.11.25

Open for business?

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Tanker Market Report 07.11.25

Trump’s Energy Agenda 2.0

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Tanker Market Report 31.10.25

Port Fees Postponed

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Tanker Market Report 24.10.25

Sweeping Sanctions

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Tanker Market Report 17.10.25

Tit for Tat

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Tanker Market Report 10.10.25

Indian Expansion

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Tanker Market Report 03.10.25

Kurdish Crude Recommences

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Tanker Market Report 26.09.25

Oil Glut Looms

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Tanker Market Report 19.09.25

Section 301 imminent

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Tanker Market Report 12.09.25

Refining Ramp-up

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Tanker Market Report 05.09.25

Sanctions and Tariffs Test Russia’s Crude Trade

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