Vittal is a local boy from Murudeshwar and comes from a traditional fisherman family. Since childhood, he spent most of his time at sea, learning to handle boats, engines, and the rhythm of the waves from a very young age.
"The sea teaches everything — patience, strength, and purpose."
Skills & Strengths
- Expert boat handling & navigation
- Engine management
- Strong swimming & diving ability
- First aid & emergency response
- Assisting divers with gear
- Customer briefing & communication
- Understanding sea behavior & weather patterns
How He Started His Journey in the Ocean
Vittal is a local boy from Murudeshwar and comes from a traditional fisherman family. Since childhood, he spent most of his time at sea, learning to handle boats, engines, and the rhythm of the waves from a very young age.
He worked for many years as a captain and engine driver on fishing boats, gaining deep knowledge of currents, tides, weather conditions, and safe navigation. With more than 10 years of experience, the ocean became not just his workplace — but his comfort zone.
His Role & Skills
As the Boat Captain, Vittal is responsible for carrying divers safely to and from Netrani Island. His experience makes him exceptionally reliable in managing boat operations.
His skills include:
- Expert boat handling & navigation
- Engine management
- Strong swimming & diving ability
- First aid & emergency response
- Assisting divers with gear
- Customer briefing & communication
- Understanding sea behavior & weather patterns
His clear communication and calm leadership make customers feel safe even before the dive begins.
A Major Highlight of His Career
One of the most important moments in Vittal's journey is that he was the boat captain who took Puneeth Rajkumar to Netrani for scuba diving. This moment is a point of pride not just for Vittal, but for the entire local diving community — as it played a role in inspiring thousands of people to explore scuba diving in Karnataka.
Experience in the Dive Industry
Vittal has worked with three different scuba companies before joining Scuba Spirit, gaining wide exposure to dive operations and customer handling. For the past two years, he has been an essential part of the Scuba Spirit team.
Why He Loves Working at Scuba Spirit
According to Vittal, the operations, professionalism, teamwork, and customer satisfaction at Scuba Spirit are unmatched. He believes the management and dive crew maintain extremely high standards, and he feels proud to be part of a team that delivers top-notch service every single day.
Advice for New Divers
"Respect the sea and trust your team. Stay calm, listen carefully, and enjoy the journey. The ocean has its own beauty — let it show you."
Fun Fact
Even before becoming a professional captain, Vittal used to drive boat engines as a child. People often joke that he learned to start an engine before he learned to write his name!
Hobbies Outside Work
- Swimming
- Learning about engines
- Fishing
- Spending time by the shore
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