Company Overview
Nautical Management Services Limited (NMSL) is a corporate entity established under the laws of Antigua and Barbuda in 2000. NMSL primarily engages in corporate, secretarial, managerial, consulting, and related services on behalf of companies incorporated and registered under:
- The Companies Act 1995 of Antigua and Barbuda (as amended)
- The International Business Corporations Act 1982 (as amended)
- Corporate Management and Trust Service Providers Act, 2008 (as amended)
- Money Laundering & Prevention Act (1996) and the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005
NMSL is located in the Ursula Jones Building, Coolidge, Antigua, near V.C. Bird International Airport. Antigua and Barbuda is a politically stable and safe offshore corporate jurisdiction, offering the flexibility of modern corporate and regulatory legislative regimes tailored to the corporate and commercial maritime industry.
Since its inception, NMSL has developed two significant and diverse international business and shipping portfolios. The company works closely with stakeholders in the corporate and commercial maritime industry, including:
- Investors
- Entrepreneurs
- Ship owners
- Ship management companies
- International financing institutions
- International law firms and admiralty lawyers
This collaboration ensures the provision of the highest quality and most efficient services to our many valued clients
Our Vision
To be the premier provider of corporate management services locally, regionally, and internationally by delivering world-class solutions that create greater value for our clients, employees, and stakeholders. We aim to cultivate a culture of professionalism and efficiency, prioritizing privacy and confidentiality in all our operations.
Our Mission
At Nautical Management Services Limited, our mission is to deliver exceptional corporate management services that consistently meet our clients’ needs. We are dedicated to:
- Providing a highly skilled team committed to quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while ensuring the confidentiality of all client information.
- Upholding our integrity and professional reputation by operating with the highest ethical standards.
- Continuously enhancing our service quality by staying updated with industry knowledge and best practices.
Through these commitments, we aim to be the preferred partner for our clients, fostering lasting relationships built on trust and excellence.
Key Team Members

Denise C.R. Gardiner
Managing Director

Captain Jose Gillis
International Maritime Consultant

Lenworth Johnson
Attorney-at-law

Genicia Gardiner
Corporate and Accounts Administrator
The key team members are supported by other essential personnel with expertise in compliance, strategy and administrative services.
Affiliations
NMSL is affiliated with JohnsonGardiner a law firm with extensive practice in international maritime law, corporate and commercial law, telecommunications law and criminal law. As such, NMSL’S clients benefit from a full range of domestic and international legal services and guarantee its clients immediate access to quality legal and other services.