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Vinil Gupta

Vinil Gupta

Maritime executive, educator and yacht manager — CEO & founder

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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined November 2025
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Summary

Maritime educator and course developer: Vinil founded and runs Glasgow Maritime Academy and the esailor.net learning platform, producing MCA/STCW course materials, online quizzes and AEC/AEC2 training resources to prepare seafarers for professional exams. glasgowmaritimeacademy+2
Operator and maritime entrepreneur: He is a founder/CEO figure across several Glasgow-based maritime businesses (World of Super Yachts, AlphaSeas vessel management and related consultancies), combining hands-on ship command experience with vessel management and yacht services. alphaseas+1
Former MCA surveyor and certified master mariner: His background includes service as a nautical surveyor for the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency and holding an MCA Master (Unlimited) licence, reflecting both regulatory and operational maritime expertise. alphaseas+1
Digital content & outreach: He maintains maritime educational websites (esailor.net, colreg.net) and a long-running YouTube channel sharing training content and exam preparation materials, indicating strengths in digital course delivery and maritime communications. esailor+2
Social impact & community engagement: Public reporting shows involvement with Capable World and recognition (honorary doctorate) for humanitarian efforts supporting employment for differently-abled people, highlighting an interest in social enterprise beyond maritime business. capable+1

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Writing

Captain Vinil Gupta honored for his commitment.

August 1, 2024

Article (author profile 'vinil') describing humanitarian work and an honorary doctorate recognition tied to Capable World Limited.

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Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC 2) — course materials

February 1, 2021

Course materials and syllabi for MCA AEC 2 used in Glasgow Maritime Academy training (available on the academy site and associated course documents).

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Hobbies

Yachting / sailing and hands‑on maritime operations (yacht management) alphaseas+1

Content creation / maritime teaching (YouTube educational channel) youtube