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Since 1977, Rigel Shipping has delivered tailored, first-class service, building lasting client relationships through expertise in chartering and operations–a standard we proudly maintain today
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Mark Stafford
Managing Director“
A fantastic environment to immerse yourself in shipbroking, to learn from established professionals and be a step ahead in the industry
“
Nikos Nomikos
Chartering“
I was thrilled to join Rigel as a trainee. Working alongside a team of experienced and motivated brokers has been a valuable opportunity to learn and apply new skills in practice
“
Ben Walker
Chartering“
Since 1977, Rigel Shipping has delivered tailored, first-class service, building lasting client relationships through expertise in chartering and operations–a standard we proudly maintain today
“
Mark Stafford
Managing Director“
A fantastic environment to immerse yourself in shipbroking, to learn from established professionals and be a step ahead in the industry
“
Nikos Nomikos
Chartering“
I was thrilled to join Rigel as a trainee. Working alongside a team of experienced and motivated brokers has been a valuable opportunity to learn and apply new skills in practice
“
Ben Walker
Chartering“
Since 1977, Rigel Shipping has delivered tailored, first-class service, building lasting client relationships through expertise in chartering and operations–a standard we proudly maintain today
“
Mark Stafford
Managing Director“
A fantastic environment to immerse yourself in shipbroking, to learn from established professionals and be a step ahead in the industry
“
Nikos Nomikos
Chartering“
I was thrilled to join Rigel as a trainee. Working alongside a team of experienced and motivated brokers has been a valuable opportunity to learn and apply new skills in practice
“
Ben Walker
Chartering“
Since 1977, Rigel Shipping has delivered tailored, first-class service, building lasting client relationships through expertise in chartering and operations–a standard we proudly maintain today
“
Mark Stafford
Managing Director“
A fantastic environment to immerse yourself in shipbroking, to learn from established professionals and be a step ahead in the industry
“
Nikos Nomikos
Chartering“
I was thrilled to join Rigel as a trainee. Working alongside a team of experienced and motivated brokers has been a valuable opportunity to learn and apply new skills in practice
“
Ben Walker
Chartering
One of the leading dry cargo ship
broking companies specialising in deep sea markets
One of the leading dry cargo shipbroking companies specialising in deep sea markets
One of the leading dry cargo ship
broking companies specialising in deep sea markets
Get in contact
Get in contact
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About
About
About
Founded in 1977 in the City of London, Rigel Shipping is a leading dry cargo shipbroking firm with a global reputation. We serve both Charterers and Owners, managing shipments from Handy size to Panamax. As members of the Baltic Exchange, we contribute to the Baltic Dry Freight Index. Our team of brokers provides tailored solutions, backed by a global network for timely market insights, and offers expert post-fixture services for seamless management from fixing to settlement.
Founded in 1977 in the City of London, Rigel Shipping is a leading dry cargo shipbroking firm with a global reputation. We serve both Charterers and Owners, managing shipments from Handy size to Panamax. As members of the Baltic Exchange, we contribute to the Baltic Dry Freight Index. Our team of brokers provides tailored solutions, backed by a global network for timely market insights, and offers expert post-fixture services for seamless management from fixing to settlement.
Founded in 1977 in the City of London, Rigel Shipping is a leading dry cargo shipbroking firm with a global reputation. We serve both Charterers and Owners, managing shipments from Handy size to Panamax. As members of the Baltic Exchange, we contribute to the Baltic Dry Freight Index. Our team of brokers provides tailored solutions, backed by a global network for timely market insights, and offers expert post-fixture services for seamless management from fixing to settlement.
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Since 1977, Rigel Shipping has delivered tailored, first-class service, building lasting client relationships through expertise in chartering and operations – a standard we proudly maintain today
“
Mark Stafford
Managing Director
“
A fantastic environment to immerse yourself in shipbroking, to learn from established professionals and be a step ahead in the industry
“
Nikos Nomikos
Chartering
“
I was thrilled to join Rigel as a trainee. Working alongside a team of experienced and motivated brokers has been a valuable opportunity to learn and apply new skills in practice
“
Ben Walker
Chartering
“
Since 1977, Rigel Shipping has delivered tailored, first-class service, building lasting client relationships through expertise in chartering and operations – a standard we proudly maintain today
“
Mark Stafford
Managing Director
“
A fantastic environment to immerse yourself in shipbroking, to learn from established professionals and be a step ahead in the industry
“
Nikos Nomikos
Chartering
“
I was thrilled to join Rigel as a trainee. Working alongside a team of experienced and motivated brokers has been a valuable opportunity to learn and apply new skills in practice
“
Ben Walker
Chartering
“
Since 1977, Rigel Shipping has delivered tailored, first-class service, building lasting client relationships through expertise in chartering and operations – a standard we proudly maintain today
“
Mark Stafford
Managing Director
“
A fantastic environment to immerse yourself in shipbroking, to learn from established professionals and be a step ahead in the industry
“
Nikos Nomikos
Chartering
“
I was thrilled to join Rigel as a trainee. Working alongside a team of experienced and motivated brokers has been a valuable opportunity to learn and apply new skills in practice
“
Ben Walker
Chartering
“
Since 1977, Rigel Shipping has delivered tailored, first-class service, building lasting client relationships through expertise in chartering and operations – a standard we proudly maintain today
“
Mark Stafford
Managing Director
“
A fantastic environment to immerse yourself in shipbroking, to learn from established professionals and be a step ahead in the industry
“
Nikos Nomikos
Chartering
“
I was thrilled to join Rigel as a trainee. Working alongside a team of experienced and motivated brokers has been a valuable opportunity to learn and apply new skills in practice
“
Ben Walker
Chartering
“
Since 1977, Rigel Shipping has delivered tailored, first-class service, building lasting client relationships through expertise in chartering and operations–a standard we proudly maintain today
“
Mark Stafford
Managing Director
“
A fantastic environment to immerse yourself in shipbroking, to learn from established professionals and be a step ahead in the industry
“
Nikos Nomikos
Chartering
“
I was thrilled to join Rigel as a trainee. Working alongside a team of experienced and motivated brokers has been a valuable opportunity to learn and apply new skills in practice
“
Ben Walker
Chartering
“
Since 1977, Rigel Shipping has delivered tailored, first-class service, building lasting client relationships through expertise in chartering and operations–a standard we proudly maintain today
“
Mark Stafford
Managing Director
“
A fantastic environment to immerse yourself in shipbroking, to learn from established professionals and be a step ahead in the industry
“
Nikos Nomikos
Chartering
“
I was thrilled to join Rigel as a trainee. Working alongside a team of experienced and motivated brokers has been a valuable opportunity to learn and apply new skills in practice
“
Ben Walker
Chartering
“
Since 1977, Rigel Shipping has delivered tailored, first-class service, building lasting client relationships through expertise in chartering and operations–a standard we proudly maintain today
“
Mark Stafford
Managing Director
“
A fantastic environment to immerse yourself in shipbroking, to learn from established professionals and be a step ahead in the industry
“
Nikos Nomikos
Chartering
“
I was thrilled to join Rigel as a trainee. Working alongside a team of experienced and motivated brokers has been a valuable opportunity to learn and apply new skills in practice
“
Ben Walker
Chartering
“
Since 1977, Rigel Shipping has delivered tailored, first-class service, building lasting client relationships through expertise in chartering and operations–a standard we proudly maintain today
“
Mark Stafford
Managing Director
“
A fantastic environment to immerse yourself in shipbroking, to learn from established professionals and be a step ahead in the industry
“
Nikos Nomikos
Chartering
“
I was thrilled to join Rigel as a trainee. Working alongside a team of experienced and motivated brokers has been a valuable opportunity to learn and apply new skills in practice
“
Ben Walker
Chartering
Our team
Our team
Our team
Working at Rigel Shipping means being part of a culture that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous growth. We invest in our people, providing opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and a supportive workplace that fosters innovation and excellence. Our employees are empowered to make a real impact in an industry that moves the world forward.
Working at Rigel Shipping means being part of a culture that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous growth. We invest in our people, providing opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and a supportive workplace that fosters innovation and excellence. Our employees are empowered to make a real impact in an industry that moves the world forward.
Working at Rigel Shipping means being part of a culture that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous growth. We invest in our people, providing opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and a supportive workplace that fosters innovation and excellence. Our employees are empowered to make a real impact in an industry that moves the world forward.
Mark Stafford
Managing Director
(+44) 7831 509956
chartering@rigelshipping.co.uk
Patrick Kirkness
Director
(+44) 7506 174011
chartering@rigelshipping.co.uk
Ben Gogarty
Director
(+44) 7701 061082
chartering@rigelshipping.co.uk
Michael Lawrence
Director
(+44) 7909 243469
chartering@rigelshipping.co.ukNikos Nomikos
Chartering
(+44) 7985 482626
chartering@rigelshipping.co.uk
Tracey Franklin
Secretary & Office Support
(+44) 7443 730376
office@rigelshipping.co.uk
Jonny O'Sullivan
Chartering
(+44) 7388 946503
chartering@rigelshipping.co.uk
Katerina Kalaitzian
Operations
(+44) 7909 243279
operations@rigelshipping.co.ukBen Walker
Chartering
(+44) 7570 398574
chartering@rigelshipping.co.uk
Toby Watts
Chartering
(+44) 7443 730676
chartering@rigelshipping.co.uk
Alex Gort
Operations
(+44) 7835 523504
operations@rigelshipping.co.uk
Eddie Abbott
Chartering
(+44) 7391 735300
chartering@rigelshipping.co.uk
Adam Birch
Chartering
(+44) 7798 626821
chartering@rigelshipping.co.uk
Lala Formentin
Operations & Accounts
(+351) 914 484080
operations@rigelshipping.co.uk
Mark Stafford
Managing Director
(+44) 7831 509956
chartering@rigelshipping.co.ukPatrick Kirkness
Director
(+44) 7506 174011
chartering@rigelshipping.co.ukBen Gogarty
Director
(+44) 7701 061082
chartering@rigelshipping.co.ukMichael Lawrence
Director
(+44) 7909 243469
chartering@rigelshipping.co.ukNikos Nomikos
Chartering
(+44) 7985 482626
chartering@rigelshipping.co.ukTracey Franklin
Secretary & Office Support
(+44) 7443 730376
office@rigelshipping.co.ukJonny O'Sullivan
Chartering
(+44) 7388 946503
chartering@rigelshipping.co.ukKaterina Kalaitzian
Operations
(+44) 7909 243279
operations@rigelshipping.co.ukBen Walker
Chartering
(+44) 7570 398574
chartering@rigelshipping.co.ukToby Watts
Chartering
(+44) 7443 730676
chartering@rigelshipping.co.ukAlex Gort
Operations
(+44) 7835 523504
operations@rigelshipping.co.ukEddie Abbott
Chartering
(+44) 7391 735300
chartering@rigelshipping.co.ukLala Formentin
Operations & Accounts
(+351) 914 484080
operations@rigelshipping.co.ukAdam Birch
Chartering
(+44) 7798 626821
chartering@rigelshipping.co.uk
Meet the team
Meet the team
Meet the team
Mark Stafford
Managing Director
(+44) 7831 509956
chartering@rigelshipping.co.ukPatrick Kirkness
Director
(+44) 7506 174011
chartering@rigelshipping.co.ukBen Gogarty
Director
(+44) 7701 061082
chartering@rigelshipping.co.ukMichael Lawrence
Director
(+44) 7909 243469
chartering@rigelshipping.co.ukNikos Nomikos
Chartering
(+44) 7985 482626
chartering@rigelshipping.co.ukTracey Franklin
Secretary & Office Support
(+44) 7443 730376
office@rigelshipping.co.ukJonny O'Sullivan
Chartering
(+44) 7388 946503
chartering@rigelshipping.co.ukToby Watts
Chartering
(+44) 7443 730676
chartering@rigelshipping.co.ukKaterina Kalaitzian
Operations
(+44) 7909 243279
operations@rigelshipping.co.ukBen Walker
Chartering
(+44) 7570 398574
chartering@rigelshipping.co.ukAlex Gort
Operations
(+44) 7835 523504
operations@rigelshipping.co.ukEddie Abbott
Chartering
(+44) 7391 735300
chartering@rigelshipping.co.ukLala Formentin
Operations & Accounts
(+351) 914 484080
operations@rigelshipping.co.ukAdam Birch
Chartering
(+44) 7798 626821
chartering@rigelshipping.co.uk
NEWS
New joiners and retirement news at Rigel Shipping
June 2025
INSIGHTS
Rigel Shipping opens new city office
Rigel Shipping opens new
city office
July 2022
News and insights
News and insights
Rigel Shipping Ltd, Floor 2 Birchin Court,
20 Birchin Lane, London, EC3V 9DU
Phone: +44 207 538 4024
Mobile: +44 7506 174011
Email: info@rigelshipping.co.uk
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Rigel Shipping Ltd, Floor 2 Birchin Court,
20 Birchin Lane, London, EC3V 9DU
Phone: +44 207 538 4024
Mobile: +44 7506 174011
Email: info@rigelshipping.co.uk
© 2025 Rigel Shipping Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Rigel Shipping is a registered company in the United Kingdom, Company Registration No.No.1319709, VAT No.245133290. All content, designs, and materials on this website are the intellectual property of Rigel Shipping and are protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use or reproduction of any content from this website without prior written consent is prohibited. For further information, please review our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Rigel Shipping Ltd,
Floor 2 Birchin Court,
20 Birchin Lane,
London, EC3V 9DU
Phone: +44 207 538 4024
Mobile: +44 7506 174011
Email: info@rigelshipping.co.uk
© 2025 Rigel Shipping Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Rigel Shipping is a registered company in the United Kingdom, Company Registration No. No.1319709, VAT No.245133290. All content, designs, and materials on this website are the intellectual property of Rigel Shipping and are protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use or reproduction of any content from this website without prior written consent is prohibited. For further information, please review our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.