In "Dead Men Tell No Tales", Gibbs serves aboard Jack's derelict ship, the "Dying Gull", until he and the other crew members abandon him. He and the others are convinced by Henry Turner, Will Turner's son, to rejoin Jack on a quest for the Trident of Poseidon, but, during the journey, he learns that they are being chased by ghostly Captain Salazar, and the crew abandon Jack, Henry, and Carina Smyth on an island. Gibbs is made captain of the "Dying Gull", but relinquishes this title when he spots the Royal Navy after them, appointing Scrum to be the new captain. The crew of the "Gull" are captured and taken aboard the "Essex", which they later escape and find a restored "Black Pearl" under attack by Salazar and his men. Gibbs makes the executive decision to assist Jack and the "Pearl", and they join the fight. Then, when Jack, Barbossa, and Carina venture onto Black Rock Island, Gibbs remains in charge of the "Pearl", captaining her when Jack and co. need rescuing from one final assault by Salazar. Gibbs is present for Barbossa's death. After Henry's reunion with his father, Gibbs sets sail with Jack to waters unknown.