Smart Sailors - Computer scientists with an eye on the sea

A maritime-oriented IT company

We've made the same observation with dozens of shipping companies: either the software used is too complicated and poorly adapted to sailors' needs, or no software is implemented for fear of embarking on a complex transformation project!
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The idea was therefore born in 2016 to create a company combining the maritime and IT expertise of our co-founders with the mission of developing practical software, providing solutions as close as possible to the needs of the maritime world, and supporting shipowners in their modernization.

Since 2017, Smart Sailors has been working with France's biggest shipowners in the merchant navy and professional fishing sectors to make the applications they've always dreamed of a reality.

The first versions of our software saw the light of day in 2018 with the launch of FLEET, our Maritime CMMS software, followed by SAFETY and CREW, two other solutions specifically developed to meet the needs of shipowners.

In March 2021, a fund-raising round of nearly 1 million euros enabled us to invest in the development of a new version of FLEET to equip the software with cutting-edge technologies and a mobile version enabling it to operate in all environments, even without an internet connection.

In March 2025, the acquisition of Smart Sailors' software by Marseille-based NEGAM marks a new stage in the life of Smart Sailors. NEGAM shares our commitment to the quality and reliability of our service, and wishes to invest in its preservation and development, so that we can continue to offer our users an ever more efficient experience, tailored to their needs.

Our teams are fully committed to working alongside you to provide digital solutions that are easy to use and quick to deploy.

Tangi Captain

Le Marin

It's his expertise and understanding of the needs of shipowners that is behind Smart Sailors, and that has enabled us to develop tools perfectly adapted to the needs of sailors. Tangi trained as a Merchant Navy Officer, and has sailed for over 15 years in offshore, fishing and merchant operations, rising through the ranks from Sailor to Captain, before taking up his current position as Pilot at the Port of Marseille Fos.

Guireg Captain

The technician

An experienced computer scientist, Guireg has put his passion for new technologies and his expertise at the service of sailors to design and develop high-performance software that's quick to deploy.

Ali Messoudi

CEO

Ali saw Smart Sailors born and bred in his early years as a startup incubator, but it was in 2021 that he really began to make his contribution when he joined the team to finalize the new versions and accelerate the commercial deployment of our solutions. In 2025, Ali buys Smart Sailors' software to invest in its further development, while continuing to offer high-performance tools tailored to the needs of shipowners.

Jean-Marc PIERI

The Maritime Expert

Passionate about the maritime world, Jean-Marc trained as an Officer in the Merchant Navy to validate his Commander and Chief Engineer certificates. He sailed for over 10 years on passenger ferries, ro-ro ships and cruise ships. He has also sailed on specific vessels such as supply ships and salvage tugs. His technical skills enabled him to act as superintendent for a shipowner. In 2009, he took over the marine survey firm EXPERTS ET CONSULTANTS. His work as a surveyor specializing in hulls and machinery has led him to follow major national and international cases, placing him at the heart of a specialization in the technical aspects of ships. One of Smart Sailors' first shareholders, Jean-Marc has been supporting our adventure since 2017, bringing us his expertise to develop software perfectly adapted to the needs he observes in the field.

A maritime-oriented IT company

Key figures at Smart Sailors

Tangi Captain

Guireg Captain

Ali Messoudi

Jean-Marc PIERI

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