Maher Souriti, Founder and Lead Developer of ATLAS VSNG, is a globally recognized expert in creating highly realistic simulations for maritime, aviation, and environmental platforms. He combines extensive hands-on experience with technical precision to design ships, ports, harbors, airports, and immersive maps and navigational environments used by enthusiasts, developers, and students worldwide.
Since 2003, Maher has gained direct operational maritime experience, enabling him to craft virtual environments that deliver unparalleled realism and technical accuracy. His projects go beyond simulation—they serve as educational and training tools, empowering hobbyists, students, and developers to experience real-world scenarios safely and immersively.
Born in Tartous, Syria—a historic Phoenician city renowned for its skilled merchants and navigators—Maher carries this rich maritime heritage into every project, delivering immersive and authentic simulations that combine tradition, innovation, and passion for exploration.
About Tartous:
The beautiful city of Tartus ⚓ is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world 🌍. Known in ancient times as part of the great Phoenician civilization, it played a vital role in shaping human history. From its shores, early seafarers set out across the Mediterranean, spreading culture, trade, and knowledge to distant lands. Tartus stands today not only as a symbol of rich heritage and resilience, but also as a reminder of humanity’s shared origins and the journeys that connected civilizations across the world.