Our Story

About AiKapal

Built by maritime professionals, for maritime professionals

From the Bridge to the Boardroom

AiKapal was founded to solve the real pain points of running multi-vessel fleets in Southeast Asia. Our founders spent years on the operational side of shipping — managing crews, chasing paper records, and fighting spreadsheets — before deciding that maritime companies deserved better software.

Unlike generic enterprise platforms retrofitted for shipping, every feature in AiKapal was designed with maritime workflows in mind. We know what a Chief Officer needs at 0300 hours, and we know what a Fleet Manager needs when preparing for an ISM audit on Monday morning.

Our platform reflects deep maritime domain knowledge with a focused commitment to ISM Code, MLC 2006, and MARPOL compliance. We are not just a software company — we are maritime operations people who happen to build great software.

Today, AiKapal powers fleets across Southeast Asia and continues to expand, bringing enterprise-grade maritime management tools to shipping companies of all sizes.

10+
Years of Maritime Domain Knowledge
30+
Integrated Platform Modules
500+
Vessels Actively Managed
98%
Customer Satisfaction Rate
Southeast Asia's
Fastest Growing Maritime Management Platform

Mission, Vision & Values

Our guiding principles shape every decision we make — from product design to customer support.

Our Mission

Digitize maritime operations for shipping companies of all sizes — making world-class fleet management tools accessible, affordable, and genuinely useful for every operator, from small coastal fleets to large deep-sea operators.

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Our Vision

To be the #1 maritime management platform in Southeast Asia — trusted by thousands of vessels and crew members as the definitive digital backbone of their operations, setting the standard for compliance, efficiency, and crew welfare.

Our Values

  • Maritime-First — built for seafarers, not adapted from land software
  • Compliance-Driven — ISM, MLC 2006, and MARPOL at the core
  • Crew-Centric — seafarers are the heart of every vessel
  • Continuously Improving — we ship updates every sprint

People Behind AiKapal

A team of maritime industry veterans, engineers, and customer success specialists — united by a passion for modernizing the shipping industry.

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Capt. Elan Yusof
Chief Executive Officer
Former Master Mariner with 15+ years at sea and 8 years in maritime technology leadership. Holds Class 1 Master (FG) certificate.
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Reza Lim
Chief Technology Officer
Full-stack architect with 12+ years building enterprise SaaS platforms. Previously led engineering at two Southeast Asian maritime startups.
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Norashikin Aziz
Head of Maritime Operations
ISM and MLC 2006 specialist with 10+ years as a Designated Person Ashore (DPA) for leading Malaysian shipping companies.
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David Tan
Head of Customer Success
Dedicated to ensuring every AiKapal customer sees measurable ROI. Oversees onboarding, training, and long-term fleet success programs.
10+
Years in Maritime Technology
50+
Shipping Companies Served
500+
Vessels on the Platform
10,000+
Crew Members Managed

Our ESG Commitment

We believe technology has a role to play in making shipping more sustainable, safer, and fairer for everyone in the industry.

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Environmental

AiKapal's ESG dashboard tracks fuel consumption, CII ratings, and emissions reporting across your entire fleet. We help you measure and reduce your environmental footprint in compliance with IMO 2030 targets and MARPOL Annex VI requirements.

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Social

Crew welfare is at the heart of our platform. MLC 2006 compliance tracking, grievance mechanisms, fair pay through transparent payroll, and career development tools help shipping companies take better care of their seafarers.

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Governance

Full audit logs, role-based access controls, multi-step approval workflows, and compliance reporting ensure that every action on the platform is traceable, accountable, and audit-ready for flag state, port state, and class society inspections.

Ready to Join Our Growing Community?

Whether you want to join our team or explore AiKapal for your fleet, we'd love to hear from you.