Real time shipborne weather data

OceanSync enables shipping companies to create a digital weather database for their fleets so that one can fully understand the effects that the weather and oceans have on their vessels.

OceanSync collects real time weather data at a low cost such as wind speed, wind direction, wave height and other atmospheric conditions. Vessel position and motion are additionally collected and digitally stored allowing companies to have a clear picture of the effects that weather and oceans have on their operations.

With ever evolving weather patterns and sea conditions this digital database is becoming a must for companies who are serious about protecting their assets and contributing positively to greener shipping. Practical and educated decisions can be made on the future of their fleets when evaluating this valuable data which is available at one's fingertips. BETTER DATA = BETTER DECISIONS.

Additionally, data collected can be used to improve weather forecast accuracy, research and development, voyage reports and third-party applications for vessel management companies.

OceanSync has an experienced team made up of data scientists, data analysts, developers, engineers and seafarers who have the ability to assist you in keeping your fleet safe and efficient while contributing to a greener future.

Jarret Stuart
Founder

Jarret has founded numerous companies with successful exits. Notably he was the founder and president of Helios Energy Inc, the second largest solar development firm in Canada and 20th largest in the world in 2011. Jarret was requested by International Trade to represent Canada in the renewable energy development field, particularly solar photovoltaic. In traditional industries Jarret successfully navigated the growth of his energy services company from $50M to $88M of revenue in 3 years.

Additionally Jarret has lectured at Harvard on the topic of entrepreneurship in traditional capital-intensive industries. Jarret is also a member of YPO (Young presidents Organisation) a world wide group of executives.

Sebastiaan Ambtman
Founder

Sebastiaan is a serial entrepreneur who has worked in the technology sector since the late 90’s. In 1998 he started his first internet company pioneering in e-commerce, he was part of the small team that started eBay in the Netherlands and was co-founder of a big data online marketplace for local retailers. Besides a passion for new technology, Sebastiaan is an experienced ocean sailor who has covered over 75,000km at sea mainly powered by wind and ocean currents. He is also a mentor in the Ocean Startup Project, part of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC).

Keegan Bizaare
Operations Manager

Keegan possess his Class 1 Master Mariner Unlimited License and had spent over 13 years at sea before joining Oceansync. Deck Cadet, Able Seaman to Officer of the Watch on general cargo vessels and then to the private large yacht industry where he worked himself up the ladder to eventually take command of a couple of the most iconic large yachts in the world.

Keegan studied Maritime Studies in Cape Town, South Africa and graduated with a number of distinctions before going to sea. He has an in depth understanding of the maritime industry, including vast experience in senior on board management positions while conducting large vessel refits in various shipyards globally. He is an upbeat individual that enjoys being part of a team.

Andre Bezanson, Ph.D.
Hardware Development

Andre has co-founded two startups, the second of which began life as an ocean tech company, Maritime bioLoggers, wherein he helped develop sensors for the study of marine wildlife. These sensors were then applied to the study and optimization of blood transportation systems under the brand of Motryx Inc.

In his first startup, he helped found Daxsonics Ultrasound Inc, an engineering consulting firm specializing in the design and fabrication of ultrasonic devices. The work was complemented by his graduate degree in biomedical engineering that focused on the development of high-resolution ultrasonic endoscopes.

Zoe Takacs 
Hardware Engineer Intern

Zoe is a co-op student completing her bachelors in electrical engineering at Dalhousie University. Always eager to learn, Zoe enjoys the constant evolution engineering projects provide and the diverse approaches in their problem solving.

She spends her free time mountain/road biking, reading about bike trips, or day dreaming thereof. Driven by her love of the outdoors, Zoe hopes to help develop technology centered around environmental conservation and health.

Stefan Doorn
Software Development

Stefan is a lead backend developer and CTO who brings a wealth of experience in data handling. Over the past 14 years he has been involved, often at an early stage, with a number of leading companies like - GrandVision (leading global optical retailer), Voetbalprimeur (premier Dutch soccer news site with 2.3M+ pageviews/day), BALR (famous international soccer lifestyle brand) and Voradius (leading local product search engine).

He has an academic background in Accounting and IT and is a Professional Scrum product owner. At OceanSync, Stefan is responsible for developing the cloud infrastructure to house the data and its API’s.

Hugo Jan Ruiter
Software Development

Hugo Jan is an experienced software developer and avid sailor, combining the knowledge of the two domains at OceanSync.

Previously he has built and sold a startup in boat rental software, contracted with several multinationals as data consultant, and worked the past 5 years as a CTO in a logistics startup. Having a background in Industrial Engineering he is fascinated by the intersection of hardware and software development.

Joey LeBlanc
Software Development

Joseph is software developer with 10 years of experience in the IoT space, working on a range of projects involving GPS, cellular communication, and embedded Linux. He has a BASc from University of Toronto specializing in Computer Engineering and has a deep background in programming languages and designing digital systems.

Geoffrey Belcher
Software Development

Geoffrey is a recent Applied Computer Science graduate from Dalhousie University who's just as comfortable shredding code as he is shredding the slopes! When he's not busy programming, you can find him producing music in his studio or exploring the great outdoors strapped to a pair of skis or climbing on a rock face. Now starting his career in software development at OceanSync, Geoffrey looks to connect clients to the ocean, one line of code at a time.

Carson Straub
Data Analyst

Carson is a recent graduate of Dalhousie University with his Bsc in Ocean Sciences. His background in data analysis and oceans research pairs well with his love for surfing, which he enjoys throughout the year in and around Halifax! Now starting his career in Oceanography at OceanSync, Carson provides insights into our data contributing to increased vessel safety and efficiency.

Daniel Reed
Data Scientist

Dan has spent the past two decades developing and applying data-focused tools to a broad array of topics in the marine domain – from the microbiology of the deep-sea hydrothermal plumes to the geochemistry of coastal dead zones and the influence of the environment on fish stocks. He has a BEng in Mathematical Engineering and a PhD in Oceanography, and has worked in the data space as a Data Engineer, Data Scientist, and Director.

Marius Lengkeek P. Eng.
Vessel Performance

Marius was the founder and President of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering company, Lengkeek Vessel Engineering Inc. (LVE) in Halifax since 1981. LVE has been providing naval architecture services to shipowners of a large variety of vessels, including: fishing, tugs, barges and offshore supply vessels, semi-submersible oil platforms, containerships, research vessels, ferries and yachts.

For 10 years, Marius was also the Canadian agent for DAMEN shipyards in the Netherlands, who with his network connections sold over CAD$ 1 billion in barges, offshore supply vessels and ferries in Canada. Marius currently leads special projects like bias modeling and other applications at OceanSync.

Eric Siegel
Strategic Advisor

Eric has worked at the intersection of ocean science, technical innovation, and international business for twenty years. He has held director and founder positions in global ocean technology companies leading teams in sales, marketing, business development, product development, and advanced manufacturing.

He is a demonstrated growth leader with market depth, customer touch, and technical expertise, with extensive experience working in North America, Europe, the UK, and Asia. Eric is trained in physical oceanography, naval architecture and marine engineering, and earned an MBA with a focus on leadership, innovation, and global business.