Ultimately though, Ijon maintains that commercial success is not a primary concern of the Hackerfleet.

CNN: Mariner's code: Computer hackers conquering the high seas

Ijon says he expects the first consumer-ready prototype version of this "Mastbox and Shipbox" technology to be available by early 2014.

CNN: Mariner's code: Computer hackers conquering the high seas

"Essentially, it's less about earning money and more about getting the seafarer and his ship on the next technological level in the 21st century, " Ijon said.

CNN: Mariner's code: Computer hackers conquering the high seas