UK shipbroking firm E.A. Gibson is expanding into maritime finance through a merger with RMK Maritime, a move that will see the latter rebranded as E.A. Gibson Capital from August this year.
The tie-up adds capital advisory capabilities to Gibson’s service offering, reflecting a strategic step in adapting to shifting client needs and deepening its market presence, the company said.
RMK Maritime, known for structuring alternative finance deals in shipping, will now operate under the Gibson name. Richard Moore, RMK’s co-founder and former managing director, will head the new division as director of E.A. Gibson Capital.
“Bringing RMK Maritime’s expertise under the Gibson banner reflects our commitment to evolving with the market,” said Roger Harrison (pictured), managing director of Gibson, adding that: “This strengthens our platform with deeper commercial and capital market insight.”
Founded more than 130 years ago, Gibson is 100% employee-owned and operates from offices in London, Houston, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, Mumbai, and Athens.
The move positions Gibson to compete more directly with peers expanding into finance advisory, as capital sourcing becomes a bigger part of deal-making in an evolving shipping market.
“We look forward to working with the Gibson team to further develop the firm’s maritime finance capabilities and support its growth strategy,” More added.
