You know the rules
Every day, you apply IBC, MARPOL, STCW, or charter-party terms.
Maritime Builders Program
The people who know ships should build shipping software
AI enables people who understand the business to build software too. Whether you are a seafarer, ship manager, charterer, trader, cargo owner, or work at a port or agency, you can turn shipping rules, frontline experience, and useful small tools into reviewed open-source modules anyone can use. Everyone in shipping is welcome.
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shipping knowledge / modules / review
Why people who know shipping
Real shipping problems emerge on board, in offices, and at terminals
You know the setting
You know the real friction on board, in the office, and at the terminal.
AI lowers the barrier
You do not need to be a programmer. Describe the problem clearly, and AI and reviewers can help shape the code.
What you can contribute
Start with one rule, one calculation, or one checklist
Rules and data
01Examples
- Cargo compatibility exceptions
- Port and terminal requirements
Calculation tools
02Examples
- Filling-limit calculations
- Laytime, trim, and stability checks
Workflow templates
03Examples
- Handover checklists and certificate tracking
- SIRE preparation templates
Testing and corrections
04Examples
- Report wrong results using real operating experience
- Add edge cases and test cases
Seed projects
Start from working online demos
Chemical compatibility checks
Open live demoLiquefied-gas filling-limit calculation
Open live demoMulti-port prestow for a fictional vessel
Open live demoSafety first
Every module must state its basis, limits, and review status
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A contribution is marked Ready only after review by a qualified shipping professional.
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Its scope and the applicable rule version are stated clearly.
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Only public regulations and simulated data are used, never real company or personal data.
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Tools are references only. They do not replace an approved loading computer, vessel manuals, or authority requirements.
What you get
Turn frontline experience into a visible record of contribution
Attribution and contribution history
Your name stays with every rule and tool you ship.
A portfolio you can show
It shows your capabilities clearly when working across companies and roles or moving into technology work.
Connections with shipping companies
Companies adopting the modules can see who built them.
Why we started
Work that was nearly impossible a few years ago
The program was started by a former chief officer working in shipping. Step by step, he used AI to build systems for chemical compatibility, prestow, and crew deployment—work that was nearly impossible a few years ago. We believe the next generation of shipping software will be built by people who know ships.
How to join
Start with your role, part of the shipping chain, and one concrete problem
- 01
Apply and tell us about your role and part of the shipping chain.
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Take on a seed project or propose a tool you want to build.
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Refine it with a reviewer and receive attribution when it is published.
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Email: zhaodan1987722@gmail.comWeChat official account: 驾船看世界
FAQ
What you may want to know before starting
Can I join if I cannot code?
Yes. Start by explaining the setting, rules, inputs, and expected result. AI and reviewers can help turn that into code and tests.
What if connectivity is poor on board?
You can prepare rules, examples, and test data offline, then sync in port. Projects are also divided into small tasks that fit short working windows.
Who owns the contributions?
Contributions are released under an open-source licence with attribution preserved. The licence is selected per project and stated in each repository.