About
Us
The people, purpose, and platform behind Shiptify — the Arab world's first integrated maritime operations and knowledge hub.
Captains of the Hub
Maritime operators, educators and technologists united by a single mission.
Founders & Executive Leadership
The leadership founding Shiptify
Dr. Effat Mostafa
Managing Director
Founder, SeaScope MENA · CCO, Liverpool International Maritime Academy (LIMA)
MENA's only advisor in maritime business excellence, with 16+ years in maritime media, strategic communications and PR. Founder & Managing Director of SeaScope MENA and Chief Commercial Officer of LIMA. Led the strategic side of the UAE's IMO membership file. Named among Top 10 Business Leaders in the UAE and Seatrade's 20 Under 40. Doctorate Degree in Maritime Business Excellence (EIU UK), MA Stanford, BA AUC.
Capt. Tony Field
Managing Partner
Master Mariner · Founder, LIMA & Sea to Sea Marine Solutions
Master Mariner with 22 years at sea (8 as Master) and 25 years with Lloyd's Register leading Marine Management Systems across EMEA. Founded CTC Marine Solutions (Dubai), Sea to Sea Marine Solutions (Abu Dhabi), and the Liverpool International Maritime Academy (LIMA) in 2026.
Leadership Team
Directors & department heads
Eng. Islam Yousef
Director of Technology & Development
Seif Younes
Legal
Samir Salah
Media & PR Manager
Advisors
Specialist counsel across the maritime sector
Dr. Ahmed Youssef Taha
Maritime Training & Education Advisor
Shehab Mamdoh
Maritime Legal Advisor
Eng. Rashed AlHebsi
Maritime Business Excellence Advisor
Nooshin Rahmani
Advisor of Maritime Business
Dr. Mona Kadri
Strategic Training Advisor
Capt. Mohamed AlAjjan
Fleet Management & Operations Advisor
Eng. Emad AlEtreby
Technical Operations Advisor
Why Shiptify Exists
To connect, empower, and elevate the maritime professionals and institutions shaping MENA's economic future through knowledge, community, and intelligent technology.
To be the definitive maritime hub of the Arab world — the platform where every shipowner, seafarer, educator, and policymaker comes first.
What Sets Shiptify Apart
Six structural advantages that make Shiptify the regional platform of choice for the maritime sector.
First-Mover in MENA
The region's only fully integrated maritime knowledge and operations platform — no comparable unified hub exists across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, or the GCC.
8 Divisions, One Roof
Crewing, training, news, events, advocacy, AI excellence, media, and leadership — eight verticals unified into a single seamless ecosystem from day one.
UK-Accredited Training
124 programmes delivered with LIMA UK accreditation, giving learners globally-portable professional credentials recognised across the maritime industry.
Bilingual English & Arabic
Full Arabic localisation with RTL support — purpose-built for the MENA maritime community, not a translated afterthought.
AI-Powered Crewing
Shiptify-powered matching engine ranks certified seafarers by compatibility, availability and certification status — placements in hours, not weeks.
590+ Members & Growing
A fast-expanding network of seafarers, shipowners, educators and policymakers across 42 countries, anchored by strategic sector partnerships.
