Who We Are
NautoShark is a Scottish maritime software company dedicated to building the next generation of digital tools for sailors and shipping professionals. We believe safety-critical information should be fast, accessible, and intuitive — whether you're on the bridge of a SOLAS vessel or planning a leisure passage.
Our products focus on making maritime warning data freely available to everyone at sea — through our Navarea Warnings mobile app and this interactive Navareas Viewer.
Our Mission
Maritime safety relies on timely, accurate information. NautoShark is built around a simple idea: that every mariner — from SOLAS fleets to weekend sailors — should have instant, free access to the warnings that keep them safe at sea.
Meet the Team
NautoShark was founded by two experienced maritime software developers who combine deep industry knowledge with a passion for the sea.
Euan Gordon
Co-Founder & Software DeveloperMA Computing — 17 years’ experience working in software development in the maritime industry.
RYA Qualifications
- Day Skipper Theory
- Powerboating Advanced
- Powerboating Intermediate
- Powerboating Level 2
- Marine Radio Short Range
- Essential Seamanship and Navigation
- RYA First Aid
- RYA Professional Practices & Responsibilities
- RYA Diesel
Michael Hawthorne
Co-Founder & Software DeveloperBSc Computer Science — 13 years’ experience working in software development in the maritime industry.
RYA Qualifications
- Coastal Skipper Theory and Practical - Sail
- Day Skipper Theory & Practical - Sail
- Competent Crew
- Powerboating Advanced
- Powerboating Intermediate
- Powerboating Level 2
- Marine Radio Short Range
- RYA Radar
- Essential Seamanship and Navigation
- RYA First Aid
- RYA Professional Practices & Responsibilities
- RYA Diesel
- ICC Certificate
- CAA Drone Pilot Licence
Double Measure
Double Measure is our Fairline Targa 30, built in 2001 and powered by twin Volvo Penta KAD32P engines. She serves as both our floating office and sea-trial platform — because the best maritime software is built by people who actually go to sea.
- Model
- Fairline Targa 30
- Year
- 2001
- Engines
- Twin Volvo Penta KAD32P