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Tankers

We take pride in our longstanding legacy as a leader in tanker services, a cornerstone of our business since its inception. Our expertise in tanker broking extends across various vessel types, sizes and cargo specifications, allowing us to offer tailored solutions for the efficient transportation of liquid cargo worldwide. 

Whether it’s crude oil, refined products, our team is dedicated to facilitating seamless transactions, providing our clients with the strategic support they need to navigate any given complexities.

In light of the global energy transition, Gibson Shipbrokers acknowledges the changing landscape of the energy sector. While recognising the increasing importance of alternative energy sources, we also understand that oil will remain a critical commodity for decades to come. In line with this reality, we remain committed to servicing clients in the oil sector. 

Tankers in numbers

6500+

Tankers

2000+

Operators

25k

Fixtures per year

About Tankers

Crude Oil & Dirty Products

Ranging from two million barrels to just a few thousand tonnes, our tanker broking team ensures the seamless chartering and transportation of vital commodities. Every day, we facilitate the safe loading, transit, and discharge of millions of tonnes of crude oil, underpinning our commitment to operational excellence.

Beyond brokerage, our focus is on delivering value to clients – optimising efficiency, managing risks and fostering success in a sector where precision and reliability are paramount.

Clean Petroleum Products

Our clean tanker brokers assume a pivotal role in the transportation of essential industrial commodities, including jet fuel, gasoline, diesel and naphtha. Operating on a global scale, our brokers are adept at leveraging the strength of our comprehensive research, positioning themselves to proactively seize opportunities and, crucially, guide clients towards well-informed decisions.

Our Broker team

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Allan James

Broker Assistant

Department: Crude Tankers
Location: London
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7667 1056

Andy Roberts

Operations Manager

Department: Tanker Ops
Location: London

Angela Fang

Broker

Department: Crude Tankers
Location: London
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7667 1129

Barbra Ann Ong

Time Charter Operator & Claims Assistant

Department: Tanker Ops
Location: Singapore

Blake Stasa

Broker

Department: Crude Tankers
Location: Houston

Caroline Marcussen

Global Head of Operations & Claims

Department: Tanker Ops
Location: Singapore

Chris Xu

Broker

Department: Clean Tankers
Location: Singapore

Christopher Mills

Broker

Department: Clean Tankers
Location: London
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7667 1243

Danny Janes

Broker

Department: Clean Tankers
Location: London

Darren Pridmore

Sectional Director

Department: Fuel Oil Tankers
Location: London
Tel: +44 (0)207 667 1132

David Fouracre

Sectional Director

Department: Crude Tankers
Location: London
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7667 1123

David Triggs

Director

Department: Clean Tankers
Location: London
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7667 1136

Despina Komaiti

Claims Analyst

Department: Tanker Claims
Location: London
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7667 1249

Dominic Hare

Broker

Department: Crude Tankers
Location: London
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7667 1202

Edward Paulsen

Broker

Department: Clean Tankers
Location: Singapore

George Bath

Broker

Department: Crude Tankers
Location: London
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7667 1105

George Hudson

Broker

Department: Clean Tankers
Location: London
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7667 1140

George Torry

Broker

Department: Crude Tankers
Location: Dubai

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.

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Tanker Market Report 15.11.24

The latest East-West divide

Lacklustre oil demand from China has been a leading story in tanker markets this year. In its annual report published in June, the IEA forecast Chinese demand growth of 480 kbd for 2024, which has been revised downwards several times this year, to now 150 kbd. The reasons cited behind the slowing demand growth are many, ranging from increased adoption of EVs and LNG trucks, to a slowdown in industrial activity and consumer spending.

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Tanker Market Report 08.11.24

Too Close to Call?

With the stunning election of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States, energy and shipping markets are now frantically calculating the impact on their business plans. For tanker shipping, the president-elect’s support for the US oil sector suggests good times lie ahead. However, in reality the picture is far more complex, with a number of bullish and bearish outcomes depending on the policy decisions made. 

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Tanker Market Report 01.11.24

Long View

The IEA has just updated its long-term view of oil markets. As usual, the agency presented different scenarios and cautioned that its outlook does not provide a forecast of what will happen; instead, it offers several scenarios that explore different possible futures, depending on certain assumptions at government, industry, and consumer level.

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Tanker Market Report 25.10.24

Made in America

American crude production has gone from strength to strength in recent years, despite a recent slowdown. After a low of 5 mbd in 2008 and worries about the dependency of the US on imports, the shale revolution massively increased production capabilities over the last decade. The EIA saw crude production at 13.5 mbd last week, a new record.

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Tanker Market Report 18.10.24

Orderbook vs Aging Fleet

Investment in new tankers today is not a simple decision, considering mounting environmental pressure, uncertainty about future vessel designs and concerns about the viability of global oil demand in the long term. Despite this, ordering activity surged last year to its highest level since 2015 and has continued at a robust pace this year. 

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Tanker Market Report 11.10.24

eMissions Control

The shipping markets are no stranger to emissions control areas (ECAs), following the establishment of ECAs in the United States, Baltic and Northern Europe. From the 1st of May 2025, the entire Mediterranean Sea will become an ECA, with the maximum sulphur content of fuel burned on board falling from 0.5% to 0.1%, unless fitted with an exhaust gas cleaning system (scrubber) capable of reducing stack emissions to this level.

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Tanker Market Report 04.10.24

Chinese Stimulus

Chinese oil demand has been underwhelming this year. The IEA had to revise their full year forecast downwards, largely based on lacklustre figures coming out of China. It now sees Chinese oil demand growth at 180 kbd this year, and an additional 260 kbd in 2025 will bring the total to 17 mbd. The reasons cited were primarily the weak consumer spending on the back of ongoing housing crisis and low industrial activity, whilst the growing share of EVs in the Chinese car fleet and higher uptake of LNG trucks also played an important role. Recently crude imports into China rebounded, though according to Reuters 1.85 mbd went into stockpiles in August, indicating domestic demand and refinery throughput remained low.

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Tanker Market Report 27.09.24

Russian Effect

Monumental shifts in global tanker flows that followed the Russian invasion of Ukraine led to structural increases in crude and product tanker tonne miles back in 2022 and 2023, significantly impacting tanker rates and earnings. Whilst these changes in flows were essentially a one-off event, it appears that Russian trade can still impact the mainstream tanker market now, even if the vast majority of its flows have shifted into a grey fleet. 

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Tanker Market Report 20.09.24

Losing Relevance?

The LR1/Panamax market has often been referred to as a dying sector, with investment in new tonnage close to zero for many years. Overall, just 9 vessels in the class were ordered from 2016 to 2022. Demand has also faced headwinds, with clean LR1 tonne miles down marginally and dirty Panamax trade seeing significant declines.  Despite the challenging demand fundamentals, an ageing fleet has encouraged investment in the sector, with further newbuilding contracts likely. However, with threats from the Aframax, LR2 and MR sector, it is uncertain what level of investment is required to meet future demand.

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Tanker Market Report 13.09.24

Mexico’s Malaise

The Olmeca refinery in Dos Bocas, Mexico, was inaugurated in July 2022 by Mexico’s president Andres Obrador and his successor, president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum. Two years later, it still produces only a fraction of its nameplate capacity of 340 kbd, despite numerous promises of it having reached full capacity over the years.

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Tanker Market Report 06.09.24

South American Supply

South America has been a major source of oil supply for decades. Traditional producers Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador have all faced challenges in recent years, with Brazil and now Guyana being the leading sources of growth over the past decade. Argentina is set to join the VLCC exporters club, whilst Suriname aspires to replicate Guyana’s success story.

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Tanker Market Report 30.08.24

What’s Next for Clean?

August has seen the weakest clean tanker earnings for the year to date globally across all categories but as we noted in our recent report, the current weakness in the market is in many ways driven by seasonality. The LRs have been negatively impacted by Suezmax/VLCC clean-ups this summer, with Q3 traditionally being the slowest period for crude tankers. In Europe, Handy and MR tonne miles have been pressured by a seasonal decline in regional exports. Similarly, there has been a strong seasonal drop in Russian CPP exports amid peak summer demand, magnified by continued drone attacks on Russian refineries.

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Tanker Market Report 23.08.24

Supply Swell

News around the crude market has recently been dominated by headlines about weak Chinese oil demand on one side and conflict in the Middle East threatening supply on the other. For now, the influence of slower demand appears to outweigh geopolitical tensions; however, oil markets could face further pressure into 2025 as a wave of new oil supply hits the market.

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