RMS Gibraltar

RMS Gibraltar, formally operating as Rock Maritime Services, is a specialized marine logistics and support provider stationed at one of the world’s most critical shipping chokepoints. Located at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea, the company leverages the strategic advantage of the Strait of Gibraltar to serve the thousands of commercial vessels passing through the region annually. While the company is deeply rooted in the local port infrastructure, its operational scope extends beyond the immediate harbor, covering the wider strait, Spanish ports, the Canary Islands, and sectors of North and West Africa. The core of the company’s identity lies in its dual role as a ship agent and a physical supplier of maritime logistics. Unlike agencies that act solely as administrative intermediaries, RMS Gibraltar operates its own fleet of support vessels. This asset-based approach allows the company to conduct extensive "Off Port Limits" (OPL) operations. By servicing vessels at designated rendezvous positions—typically 1.5 to 6 nautical miles southeast of Europa Point—the company enables passing ships to embark crew, receive spares, and load provisions without the time-consuming process of entering the port or deviating significantly from their traffic lanes. The company’s fleet is a central component of its service capability. It operates various workboats, including catamarans designed for rapid crew transfers and larger multipurpose vessels like the *RMS Constructor*. These assets are utilized for a broad spectrum of maritime tasks, ranging from the delivery of heavy stores and lubricating oils to anchor recovery, underwater support, and civil engineering assistance. This operational flexibility ensures that the company can support diverse vessel types, from cargo freighters and tankers to offshore support units. In addition to physical logistics, RMS Gibraltar functions as an independent ship agency and bunker trader. It manages the complex husbandry requirements of visiting vessels, including customs clearance, crew repatriation, and technical support. The company emphasizes its status as an independent entity, a stance intended to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure impartial service to ship owners and operators. With over two decades of activity in the sector, RMS Gibraltar has established itself as a comprehensive maritime hub, integrating administrative agency work with the hands-on demands of marine supply and vessel maintenance in a high-traffic transit zone.