Gibraltar Maritime Services brings together the Gibraltar Maritime ecosystem.
Our role is to provide a single, trusted access point to Gibraltar’s full range of maritime services.
Fast facts
≈ 14%
GDP Contribution
120,000
Vessels transit the Straits of Gibraltar each year.
11,000
Port calls
+9,000
bunkering operations
Bunkering
LNG Volumes up twelvefold last year
China Favoured Nation
Preferential tonnage rates to Gibraltar registered ships calling at Chinese ports.
+240
cruise calls
REG Category 1
Category red Ensign Status Ship Register
Comprehensive legislation
Benefit from a comprehensive maritime legislation based on English Common Law supported by a first rate legal and fiscal environment
+660
yacht visits
PSC White list
White list status under the Paris MoU on Port State Control
FATF ‘’Whitelisted’’ Jurisdiction
Gibraltar is a politically and financially stable jurisdiction and the perfect location to register vessels.
Why Gibraltar?
02
Stable Jurisdiction
A British Overseas Territory, operating under English common law and fully compliant with international maritime conventions.
04
Maritime Edge
One of the busiest bunkering hubs in the Mediterranean with LNG and biofuels, a White List Red Ensign ship registry, and active ship repair facilities.
01
Strategic Location
At the gateway of the Mediterranean and Atlantic.
Positioned on one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. A natural deep-water harbour, sheltered and secure.
03
Business Advantage
12.5% corporate tax, no VAT or capital gains tax, fast 24–48h company incorporation, and a strong finance & insurance sector.
05
Lifestyle & Workforce
Bilingual, skilled professionals; the University of Gibraltar Maritime Academy; modern connectivity; safe, multicultural environment.
Why Gibraltar?
01
Strategic Location
At the gateway of the Mediterranean and Atlantic.
Positioned on one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. A natural deep-water harbour, sheltered and secure.
02
Stable Jurisdiction
A British Overseas Territory, operating under English common law and fully compliant with international maritime conventions.
03
Business Advantage
12.5% corporate tax, no VAT or capital gains tax, fast 24–48h company incorporation, and a strong finance & insurance sector.
04
Maritime Edge
One of the busiest bunkering hubs in the Mediterranean with LNG and biofuels, a White List Red Ensign ship registry, and active ship repair facilities.
05
Lifestyle & Workforce
Bilingual, skilled professionals; the University of Gibraltar Maritime Academy; modern connectivity; safe, multicultural environment.