Our mission
To give maritime professionals simple, dependable software that saves time, connects the right people, and makes everyday work on the water easier to manage.
About Marine Infotech
Maritime at heart.
Forward by nature.
We bring maritime knowledge and software expertise together to make the industry more connected, more efficient, and better equipped for what comes next.
- 2018Founded in Houston, Texas
- 60+Years of combined founder experience
- 3Maritime platforms built and in development
01Who we are
Built for the industry.
By people who understand it.
Founded in Houston, Texas, in 2018, Marine Infotech develops software for the marine industry. Our purpose is practical: help maritime professionals deliver services more efficiently, exchange information more clearly, and access opportunities wherever they operate.
We combine firsthand industry understanding with engineering and software development experience. Rather than introduce technology for its own sake, we focus on the everyday challenges that matter to the people doing the work.
Our vision
To become a respected, innovative company in the maritime industry, and a pioneering example of a business built for people, where long-term success is shared by all.
02Our story
Three paths.
One city. One idea.
Life has a way of bringing the right people together at unexpected moments. For the three founders of Marine Infotech, those paths crossed in Houston, Texas.
Known as the energy capital of the world and home to NASA and world-class medical centers, Houston draws talent from every direction. It became the place where engineering, maritime experience, and software expertise met, and where Marine Infotech was born.
Day one: opening Marine Infotech's first business bank account, the small step that turned a shared idea into a company.
- 2005
A shared purpose
Dr. Tunc and Mr. Ozturk met while volunteering at an event supporting underprivileged students. A common commitment to helping others became the start of a lasting friendship.
- 2016
A new arrival
When Cap. Jack moved to Houston, a mutual friend introduced him to Dr. Tunc. Conversations between a seasoned mariner and an engineering leader soon turned to the challenges facing the maritime industry.
- The idea
From conversation to vision
Casual discussions about what would become iMarS grew more serious with every meeting. Recognizing its potential, Dr. Tunc introduced Cap. Jack to Mr. Ozturk, completing the team.
- 2018
Marine Infotech is founded
The right combination of talent, experience, and intention became the foundation of Marine Infotech, built in Houston for the global maritime community.
We faced every challenge a startup can face. With a never-give-up attitude, we kept building.
Today, we are proud of iMarS, with ZipChandler and iMarC on the horizon. Each product is shaped by thoughtful features and fair, caring business decisions that we hope you will notice and appreciate.
We hope to welcome you into the Marine Infotech family and share the ease and benefits of our community for many years to come.
03Leadership
Individual depth.
Collective strength.
Building a successful business takes more than exceptional individual talent. It takes the right people, complementary expertise, and a leadership team that moves with a shared purpose.
Together, our founders form a coherent approach to leadership: understand the need, challenge the assumptions, and build with purpose. It is how we bring business priorities, real-world operations, and technical decisions into alignment.
Founder
Ali Tunc, PhD
PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science · University of Kansas
- Strategy & direction
- Systems architecture
- Innovation
Dr. Tunc holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and brings more than 20 years of experience in engineering leadership, technology development, business systems, and software leadership. His analytical approach to problem-solving and systems architecture connects innovation with practical business needs.
As Founder, he sets Marine Infotech’s strategic direction, aligns business and product priorities, and brings the team’s expertise together around a shared purpose. His focus is turning complex industry challenges into clear plans and technology that creates lasting value.
Founder & Chief Maritime Officer
Jack Jordan, Ms, Captain
Master’s degree in Maritime Environmental · Captain · International business owner
- Maritime operations
- Field feedback
- Industry needs
Cap. Jack brings more than 20 years of maritime industry experience as a captain and international business owner, along with a master’s degree in Maritime Environmental. He combines firsthand knowledge of day-to-day marine operations with an understanding of the commercial needs of maritime businesses.
As Chief Maritime Officer, he connects field experience with product decisions, translating operational challenges and feedback from maritime professionals into practical requirements. His focus is keeping Marine Infotech’s solutions relevant to the people coordinating and delivering work on the water.
Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Seyit Ozturk, Ms
Master’s degree · Boğaziçi University · 20+ years of software experience in the United States
- Software architecture
- Scalable systems
- Secure engineering
Mr. Ozturk brings more than 20 years of software development experience in the United States, a master’s degree, and an academic background at Boğaziçi University. His approach combines modern software engineering with the judgment to choose the right technology for each business need.
As CTO, he guides Marine Infotech’s technology strategy, software architecture, and engineering practices. His focus is translating product requirements into secure, reliable, and maintainable software, with scalable systems, thoughtful integrations, and a foundation that can evolve as the business grows.
04How we do business
Profit with principle.
People with purpose.
Every company exists to make a profit, and we are no different. But how a company makes its money says everything about who it is. Too often, people are sacrificed for short-term gains: employees are treated as costs, and customers become a means to an end.
At Marine Infotech, profit matters, and so does doing what is right for the people we serve and the people who build our company. We create products that earn their value honestly and deliver a genuine win for everyone involved.
We want to be proof that a company can be run with integrity and humanity. Our goal is to build a community, not just a client list, where everyone we work with feels part of our success.
“We measure success not only by what we earn, but by the value we create for the people around us.”
- 01
Win-win by design
Our products succeed only when they create real, lasting value for the people who use them.
- 02
People are never the trade-off
We do not sacrifice our team or our customers for short-term gains. Long-term trust comes first.
- 03
Community over clients
We build relationships, listen closely, and grow together with the maritime professionals we serve.
05What guides us
Progress with purpose.
- 01
People first
We build for the people behind maritime operations, with their needs, experience, and success at the center of our decisions.
- 02
Useful innovation
The best technology solves a meaningful problem. Our focus is practical software that makes work simpler.
- 03
Shared value
Commercial success should work both ways. We create products that support our customers’ efficiency and business performance.
- 04
Lean by design
We value clear processes and thoughtful use of resources, keeping unnecessary complexity out of our business and our products.
