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Building the Future of Maritime through Innovation, AI & Purposeful Projects

BSc Nautical Science (TS Chanakya, IMU Navi Mumbai Campus) | Merchant Navy Cadet | Author | Founder of Digital Harbour | Founder of Naavik | AI Startup Builder

About Me

Yash Gupta Portrait Photo - Merchant Navy Cadet and Innovator

My Journey: From Sea to Silicon

I am Yash Gupta, a passionate visionary at the intersection of maritime innovation and advanced technology. My journey began as a dedicated Merchant Navy Cadet, where I gained invaluable first-hand experience and a profound understanding of the global shipping industry. I proudly completed my BSc Nautical Science from TS Chanakya (Indian Maritime University, Navi Mumbai Campus), equipping me with a strong operational foundation.

This rich maritime background fueled my drive to innovate, propelling me into the dynamic realms of Artificial Intelligence and cutting-edge technology. Beyond my technical pursuits, I am a published author, a recognized digital innovator, and the proud founder of Digital Harbour, a platform dedicated to maritime and tech education, and Naavik, a community and support hub for seafarers.

My commitment to education and mentorship is deep-rooted; I've had the immense privilege to directly mentor over 10,000 students across 100+ schools globally, sharing insights into the transformative power of technology in the maritime sector. My overarching vision is clear: to digitize, automate, and innovate the maritime industry using advanced technologies like AI, blockchain, and robust data analytics. My mission is to build impactful, accessible, and scalable tech solutions that genuinely uplift the global seafaring community, making their lives safer, more efficient, and more connected.

My Core Skills

Maritime Operations
AI & Machine Learning
Software Development
Blockchain Technology
Data Analytics
Technical Writing
Mentorship & Education
Innovation Strategy
Project Management
Digital Marketing
Public Speaking
System Design

My Services & Expertise

Maritime AI & Digitalization Consultancy

Leveraging AI, machine learning, and data analytics to optimize maritime operations, improve safety, and enhance efficiency. I provide strategic insights and roadmap development for digital transformation.

Tech & Startup Mentorship

Guiding aspiring tech creators, entrepreneurs, and students in building impactful solutions, navigating startup challenges, and fostering innovation across various sectors.

Blockchain Solutions for Maritime

Designing and implementing transparent, secure, and efficient blockchain solutions for supply chain management, carbon credit tracking, and maritime logistics.

Technical Content & Authoring

Crafting engaging and insightful articles, whitepapers, and books on maritime technology, AI, innovation, and career development for diverse audiences.

Predictive Maintenance & Data Intelligence

Developing and deploying AI-powered predictive analytics systems for fleet maintenance, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making in the maritime industry.

Career Development & Vocational Training

Providing comprehensive career counseling, vocational training, and specialized education programs to empower individuals for success in the Merchant Navy and broader professional fields.

My Projects

Digital Harbour Logo - Maritime, AI, Education Platform

Digital Harbour

Platform merging maritime, AI, marketing, and tech education. Features blogs, contests, AI assistant (Marina), digital library, mentor panel.

SeaMate AI Logo - Smart Assistant for Seafarers

SeaMate AI

An AI-powered smart assistant app crafted specifically for seafarers to improve safety, productivity, and communication.

BlueCarbon MVP Logo - Blockchain for Maritime Sustainability

BlueCarbon MVP

Blockchain-based carbon credit platform for maritime sustainability. Enables verifiable and transparent operations.

OceanX AI Logo - Futuristic Maritime Innovation

OceanX AI

Futuristic AI startup for maritime innovation focusing on predictive analytics, crew support, and data intelligence.

Naavik Logo - Edtech Platform for Maritime & Vocational Training

Naavik

Community and support platform for seafarers, vocational training, and specialized education focusing on Merchant Navy.

SeaMate AI - The Siri of the Sea

SeaMate AI app interface mockup showing voice assistant

SeaMate AI is an innovative, AI-powered smart assistant app meticulously crafted to serve the unique needs of seafarers. Its core purpose is to revolutionize life at sea by significantly enhancing safety protocols, boosting on-board productivity, and streamlining communication channels for a more connected and efficient maritime environment.

Key Features:

  • Intuitive Interaction: Seamless voice-based commands and a responsive chatbot interface for natural user engagement.
  • Dynamic Task Management: An advanced task scheduler complete with smart reminders for daily shipboard duties, ensuring no critical operation is missed.
  • Proactive Safety Compliance: AI-powered checks that monitor safety regulations and provide real-time alerts for potential non-compliance, enhancing on-board safety.
  • Holistic Crew Wellness: A comprehensive crew wellness tracker, actively promoting mental and physical well-being, with robust multilingual support for a diverse crew.
  • Uninterrupted Operation: A critical offline mode ensuring full functionality and data access even in disconnected or remote maritime environments.
  • Emergency Response & Training: Streamlined emergency reporting features and an extensive training module to prepare seafarers for various scenarios.

Tech Stack:

Frontend: Flutter (for a beautiful, cross-platform mobile application).
AI/ML: TensorFlow Lite (enabling efficient on-device AI processing for speed and offline capability).
Backend & Database: Firebase (scalable backend services for data storage, authentication, and real-time updates).
Core Logic: Python (for robust backend logic and AI model development).
Offline Storage: SQLite (for reliable local data storage when internet connectivity is limited).

Status: MVP under rigorous testing and refinement, with ongoing user feedback integration.

Vision: Our ultimate goal is for SeaMate AI to evolve into the definitive "Siri of the Sea" — a truly indispensable digital companion that intuitively improves every facet of a seafarer's daily work life and significantly enhances safety standards across the global maritime industry.

BlueCarbon MVP - Blockchain for Maritime Sustainability

BlueCarbon platform diagram showing blockchain integration

BlueCarbon MVP is a pioneering blockchain-based carbon credit platform meticulously designed to drive genuine maritime sustainability. Our objective is to establish a verifiable and transparent ecosystem for carbon credit operations within the shipping industry, fostering a new era of environmental accountability.

Key Features:

  • Seamless Vessel Onboarding: A streamlined process for registering vessels and integrating their emissions tracking data onto the platform.
  • Robust Sensor Simulation: Advanced simulation capabilities for generating realistic data, laying the groundwork for future integration with actual on-vessel sensors.
  • Transparent Carbon Project Submissions: A clear and secure mechanism for submitting and verifying carbon reduction projects.
  • Secure Credit Trading Marketplace: A reliable and transparent marketplace for the issuance, trading, and retirement of verifiable carbon credits.

Tech Stack:

Frontend: React (for a dynamic and intuitive user interface).
Backend & Database: Firebase (providing scalable backend services for data management and user authentication).
Blockchain Logic: Simulated Smart Contracts (current implementation, with a clear roadmap towards full Web3 blockchain integration for decentralized operations).

Status: MVP currently under active development, focusing on core functionality and user experience.

Vision: Our ambition is to become the leading platform enabling truly verifiable and transparent carbon credit operations within the maritime industry, creating powerful incentives for global sustainable shipping practices.

OceanX AI - Pioneering Maritime AI

OceanX AI Dashboard showing predictive fleet analytics

OceanX AI is a visionary AI startup dedicated to pioneering groundbreaking innovation within the maritime sector. We are committed to harnessing the power of advanced Artificial Intelligence to solve complex challenges, drive efficiency, and create intelligent solutions that redefine the future of maritime operations.

Focus Areas:

  • Predictive Analytics for Fleet Maintenance: Implementing sophisticated AI models to forecast equipment failures, optimize maintenance schedules, and significantly reduce vessel downtime.
  • Advanced Crew Support Systems: Developing intelligent systems that enhance seafarer well-being, provide on-demand operational assistance, and improve overall crew performance.
  • Comprehensive Data Intelligence: Transforming vast maritime datasets into actionable insights, enabling smarter strategic decision-making and operational excellence.

Tech Stack (Core Technologies):

Our foundation is built upon scalable cloud AI platforms, utilizing leading machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow. We leverage advanced big data technologies for processing vast amounts of maritime data and ensure robust API integrations for seamless system interoperability.

Status: Currently in an active Research & Development (R&D) phase, diligently exploring and implementing cutting-edge AI applications to address critical maritime challenges.

Vision: OceanX AI aims to be at the forefront of building the future of maritime AI, leading to significantly smarter, safer, and more sustainable operations across the global shipping industry.

Naavik: Pioneering Edtech for Maritime & Vocational Excellence

Naavik Online Learning Platform Interface

Naavik operates as a dynamic edtech platform primarily focused on comprehensive career counseling, vocational training, and specialized education, with a significant emphasis on empowering individuals for successful careers in the Merchant Navy sector and beyond. Our digital presence serves as the central hub for disseminating information about our diverse programs and engaging with prospective students.

Our Core Programs & Offerings:

Merchant Navy Career Counseling Session
Merchant Navy Career Counselling & Awareness

Specifically designed to educate senior secondary students (grades 9-12) about viable career pathways within the Merchant Navy, delivered through structured interactive sessions and informative webinars. This offers proactive guidance at a formative stage.

Students in a Digital Marketing Class
Marketing Training & Internship Program

A comprehensive program offering online training led by distinguished industrial experts, providing invaluable practical experience through live and capstone projects directly with NAAVIK. Participants earn dual certification (completion and internship) and valuable letters of recommendation. We explicitly aim at framing "PI-SHAPED PROFESSIONALS".

Office Management Training Session
Vocational Courses

Provides detailed, practical courses in Office Management, Shorthand/Stenography, and Typing. Our focus is on tangible skill development, workplace preparation, increasing job opportunities, career improvement, CV enhancement, and essential soft skill development.

Maritime Students in a Classroom
Inclusive Special Education Services

A highly specialized offering that includes intensive IMUCET preparation batches and practical GP Rating Familiarisation Courses. A unique aspect is the direct involvement of experienced maritime professionals who work with students to develop individualized education plans, ensuring tailored support within the maritime domain.

Naavik consistently emphasizes practical, industry-oriented skills across all its programs. This robust focus recognizes the existing gap between traditional academic education and the dynamic demands of the modern job market, ensuring our graduates are immediately employable and highly competitive.

Website & User Experience Overview:

The Naavik website features a clear, intuitive, and straightforward structure, significantly contributing to its ease of use. A prominent main navigation bar ensures simple access to key sections. Content is thoughtfully organized into distinct, visually categorized sections, each clearly marked by a heading and an accompanying image, which dramatically enhances overall navigability and efficient information retrieval. The visual design is clean and highly functional, employing a simple yet professional layout that prioritizes readability. The professional blue and white color scheme contributes to a calm and trustworthy impression, which is ideal for an educational platform. The overall user experience is streamlined, enabling visitors to effortlessly locate information about the diverse services offered. Readability is excellent due to the careful selection of clear fonts and ample white space, ensuring that text is easy to consume.

Digital Ecosystem & Contact:

Naavik's digital ecosystem is designed for maximum user engagement and accessibility. The site prominently features a direct WhatsApp messaging link, facilitating immediate and convenient real-time communication. Robust social media links are also integrated, extending our reach and fostering community engagement beyond the website itself. An opt-in email signup option for our newsletter is available, offering a compelling 10% discount on the first purchase as an incentive for new users. For direct inquiries, we offer multiple accessible contact methods: phone calls at +91-9653641933 or +91-9120265493, or direct email to Officialnaavik@gmail.com. Our primary operational base is located in New Delhi, India.

Target Audience:

  • Senior secondary students (grades 9-12) seeking comprehensive Merchant Navy career counseling.
  • Individuals, including college students and young professionals, looking for industry-oriented marketing training and practical internships.
  • Anyone aspiring to acquire essential vocational skills in fields such as Office Management, Shorthand/Stenography, and Typing.
  • Dedicated students aiming to enter the merchant navy and requiring specialized guidance and preparation for critical exams like IMUCET and GP Rating.

Publications & Research

My commitment extends to contributing to maritime knowledge through insightful books and impactful research, aiming to drive dialogue and innovation and shape the future of the industry.

Books

Naavik Book Cover - A Seafarer's Journey

Naavik – A Seafarer’s Journey and Maritime Reflections

An introspective and compelling look at the life of a seafarer, seamlessly blending personal experiences with broader reflections on the intricate maritime world.

Shipping Towards Automation Book Cover

Shipping Towards Automation – A Deep Dive into Maritime Logistics

A comprehensive and insightful analysis of the transformative impact of automation on modern maritime logistics, exploring current trends and future outlooks.

Research Papers

Smart Safety Helmet for Seafarers

Published in: Journal of Maritime Research (JMR)

Summary: This paper explores the innovative application of smart sensors and advanced AI to monitor seafarer safety conditions onboard in real-time, significantly enhancing proactive risk management.

Maritime AI for Predictive Maintenance

Published in: International Journal of Naval Architecture

Summary: A comprehensive study on leveraging advanced AI and machine learning models for predicting equipment failures in maritime vessels, thereby optimizing maintenance schedules and reducing operational downtime.

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Empowering Through Knowledge & Innovation

With extensive experience in maritime, AI, and innovation, I am passionate about sharing knowledge and inspiring the next generation. I offer engaging seminars and webinars tailored for educational institutions and relevant organizations.

10,000+ Students Mentored
100+ Seminars Conducted
50+ Webinars Hosted

Popular Topics & Expertise:

  • The Future of Maritime: AI, Blockchain & Digitalization
  • Career Pathways: In the Merchant Navy & Emerging Tech Fields
  • Startup Ecosystem: Building a Tech Startup From Idea to MVP
  • AI Revolution: Navigating Opportunities & Ethical Challenges
  • Purpose-Driven Innovation: Strategies for Sustainable Entrepreneurship
  • Effective Communication: Technical Content Creation & Public Speaking
  • Sustainable Maritime: Practices & Blue Carbon Initiatives
  • Leadership & Resilience: In Modern Industry & Seafaring

Whether it's an interactive seminar for high school students or an in-depth webinar for industry professionals, I tailor content to deeply engage your audience and deliver actionable insights that resonate.

What People Say About My Work

"Yash's insights into maritime AI are truly visionary. His ability to bridge traditional seafaring with cutting-edge technology is unmatched. The 'SeaMate AI' concept alone shows his innovative spirit."

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John Doe

CEO, Maritime Tech Solutions

"The seminar Yash conducted for our students on blockchain in shipping was incredibly inspiring. He simplified complex topics and ignited a passion for innovation in our future maritime professionals."

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Jane Appleseed

Director, Global Maritime Academy

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