Shipping and data experts

“Shipping runs in everything I do, from the moment a product needs to move across the water to its final destination. Every step in between, that’s me.”

Jeroen has spent close to 40 years in the maritime shipping industry, in roles spanning IT, Operations, running his own shipping and consulting company, and, for the last decade, working in different roles like sales and consultancy, implementation and product design roles at Q88, a vessel information and questionnaire platform widely used in tanker vetting, later acquired by Veson Nautical.

Working as a true Maritime Expert for companies similar to Vessel Fact. He has seen the industry from the inside, and knows exactly where compliance software makes life easier, and where it just gets in the way. At Vessel Fact, he’s using that experience to help build something all users will actually enjoy using.

Off the clock, Jeroen is a proud Dutch “Rotterdammer” by birth and a Brielle local at heart, still close to the town’s social life and traditions, including his role as “Burgemeester Koekebakker” during the annual 1 April celebrations in Brielle. These days home is Portugal, where he lives with his wife Jasperina, their two Siamese cats, and their French bulldog, still very much connected to shipping, just with better weather. In his free time, he’s usually at the gym, cycling, or out on the paddleboard at sea.

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“I believe the maritime industry deserves technology built by people who understand shipping and supported by professionals who have lived it.”

Stephen Dudzic is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Vessel Fact Ltd., where he leads the company’s strategic vision, technology direction, and long-term product development.

With more than twenty-five years of enterprise software experience and fifteen years as Chief Technology Officer of Q88 LLC, Stephen has dedicated his career to helping the commercial maritime industry solve complex operational challenges through trusted information and thoughtfully designed technology.

Working closely with ship owners, operators, charterers, brokers, vetting specialists, technical managers, inspectors, and vessel crews throughout his career has shaped his belief that the industry’s greatest strength has always been its people.

That conviction became the foundation for Vessel Fact: a company built to combine modern technology with accessibility, responsiveness, and industry expertise customers deserve.

Stephen believes meaningful innovation begins with understanding. His leadership philosophy emphasizes curiosity, continuous learning, and genuine partnership, creating technology that strengthens relationships rather than replacing them. Under his leadership, Vessel Fact is committed to delivering exceptional customer support through experienced maritime professionals who understand both the software and the operational realities of commercial shipping.

Outside of his professional responsibilities, Stephen enjoys exploring ancient civilizations through global travel, competing in regional motorsports, studying philosophy and physics, designing electronics, executive coaching, and continually expanding his understanding of the world through new experiences. He believes every experience offers an opportunity to learn, every lesson broadens perspective, and every perspective carries a responsibility to contribute something meaningful.

“I believe innovation isn’t about adding complexity; it’s about making the complex feel effortless for our customers.”

Fotis brings more than two decades of experience in maritime technology, helping shipping companies embrace digital transformation through innovative software, trusted partnerships, and a relentless focus on customer success.

Having lived and worked in Canada, Greece, Singapore, and Japan, he brings a global outlook and firsthand experience collaborating with customers across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America, leading complex enterprise software implementations for many of the world’s leading shipowners and operators.

During his eight years with Q88, he also served as Head of the Athens office, combining customer leadership with responsibility for local operations, team coordination, and the delivery of strategic projects.

As Chief Customer Officer at Vessel Fact, he’s focused on making sure customers get lasting value from every engagement, translating real-world operational challenges into practical, intuitive solutions.

Outside of work, Fotis enjoys football, running, swimming, and other endurance pursuits, the same discipline, resilience, and teamwork that shape how he leads at work.

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“The best software doesn’t ask people to change the way they work, it understands the way they work. I believe maritime technology should be built by people who have lived the industry’s challenges and never lose sight of the people behind every voyage.”

With more than two decades of experience in the maritime industry, Catherine Mancuso began her journey at sea, working aboard oil tankers and earning her U.S. Coast Guard Second Mate’s License. After coming ashore, she spent 15 years helping build Q88 into one of the maritime industry’s leading software platforms, serving in a range of leadership roles before becoming Chief Operating Officer.

At Q88, Catherine helped drive the company’s global growth, establish international offices, and build an industry-leading customer success organization. But what mattered most to her was the relationship behind the technology. Working closely with shipowners, operators, charterers, and other maritime professionals around the world, she developed a deep understanding of how the industry actually works, and, just as importantly, what customers expect from the companies they trust.

Following Q88’s acquisition, Catherine stepped away from the maritime industry and, together with her husband, pursued a very different adventure: they purchased a beachfront restaurant and bar on an island off the coast of Belize.

After five years of island life, she realized how much she missed the maritime community, and the relationships she had built throughout her career. She also began to recognize how much the industry had changed, while one thing remained constant: maritime professionals still wanted technology that understood their world and people they could trust.

Catherine co-founded Vessel Fact with a simple belief: maritime software should be built by people who understand maritime.