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Hector has over 20 years as a Chief Engineer, with in-depth knowledge of maintenance, troubleshooting and repair across the engineering, electrical and electronic systems. Faults are handled on board rather than interrupting time on the water.

• Cuban/Spanish
• Languages: English, Spanish
• Over 20 years in the industry as a Chief Engineer
• Graduated as a Naval Mechanical Engineer from the Naval Academy in Cuba; five years in the Cuban Navy

Sam holds a Maritime University degree in Navigation and has six years in yachting, with the experience required to keep guests safe on board. He grew up sailing, alpine skiing, ice hockey and kitesurfing, and worked as a professional sailor before moving into yachting.

• Ukrainian, born in Kyiv
• Languages: Ukrainian, English
• Maritime University graduate in Navigation; six years in yachting
• Previously director and skipper of sailing team #GameChanger, S/Y Salvaje (56 m) and M/Y Florentia (54 m)

Lordian has over 20 years in hospitality and catering, spanning fine dining restaurants, hotels and superyachts, and cooks across the Mediterranean season on board. His sample menus run from burrata and heritage tomato salad to grilled lobster with lemon butter sauce and Nobu's miso black cod.

• British/Jamaican
• Language: English
• Over 20 years in the hospitality and catering industry
• 10 years aboard the 75m M.Y. Zeus 2

Kristina came to yachting from cruise ships and an expedition vessel, and handles interior service on board. She works on table settings and cocktails, so meals and evenings on board are set up without guests having to ask.

• Montenegrin, from Herceg Novi
• Language: English
• Graduated from hospitality school
• Previous experience aboard cruise ships and an expedition vessel

Sophie covers both deck and interior duties on board, and her time as a cocktail bar manager means she also runs drinks service for guests. She is working through watersport instructor qualifications to take on more of the water toy side.

• British
• Language: English
• Previously a cocktail bar manager
• Working towards watersport instructor qualifications

Marko manages engine room operations, mechanical maintenance and safety procedures, and also takes on deck work including tender operations and water sports coordination. That covers both the machinery and getting guests on and off the toys.

• Croatian
• Languages: Croatian, English
• Hands-on experience as both Engineer and Deckhand
• Track record in engine room operations, mechanical maintenance and safety procedures

Zander has worked in yachting since 2022 and came into it from the hospitality industry, which shapes how he works around guests on deck. His sea time as a Mate and Videographer covers the Caribbean, Bahamas, New England, Florida and parts of the Mediterranean.

• South African
• Language: English
• In yachting since 2022, with a background in hospitality
• Sea time built as a Mate and Videographer in the Caribbean, Bahamas, New England, Florida and the Mediterranean