DB9

Hector focuses on stable engineering, electrical, and electronic systems so the yacht stays quiet and reliable for guests. His maintenance and troubleshooting experience helps prevent issues during busy charter days.

• Cuban/Spanish
• 20+ years experience as Chief Engineer
• Naval Mechanical Engineer graduate, Naval Academy in Cuba
• Languages: English, Spanish

Sam supports navigation and deck operations with a safety-first approach shaped by a Navigation degree and six years in yachting. His background as a professional sailor helps keep deck routines structured during guest activities.

• Ukrainian
• Degree in Navigation from a Maritime University
• 6 years in the yachting industry
• Languages: Ukrainian, English

With 20+ years in hospitality and catering, Lordian keeps meal timing consistent across full charter days. His 10 years on the 75m M/Y Zeus 2 brings large-yacht galley experience to DB9.

• British/Jamaican
• 20+ years in hospitality and catering
• 10 years on the 75m M/Y Zeus 2
• Language: English

Casiana leads the interior team to keep service organized and on pace throughout the day. She focuses on consistent standards and polished table settings for meals onboard.

• Italian/Romanian
• First leadership role at age 23; now 27
• Leads interior teams onboard
• Languages: English, Italian, Romanian

Lea supports the interior with a housekeeping focus to keep cabins and guest areas ready between activities. Her charter background on a 60m yacht helps maintain steady routines during turnarounds.

• Croatian
• From Split, Croatia
• Started on a 60-meter charter yacht; moved into housekeeping
• Languages: English, Croatian

Grace backs up the interior team to keep day-to-day service moving during busy meal and activity windows. She brings a hospitality background shaped by growing up in Cape Town.

• South African
• 22 years old
• From Cape Town
• Language: English

Paulo runs deck routines that support safe guest movements and reliable set-ups for sea days. His prior time on DB9 helps keep deck operations familiar and efficient.

• Brazilian
• Previous yachts: M/Y Calypso, M/Y DB9, M/Y GEMS, M/Y Hercules
• Languages: English, Portugese

Leo supports smooth deck operations so guest activities can run on schedule. His experience on 40m and 49m yachts builds solid day-to-day deck habits.

• French/Swiss
• Previous yachts: M/Y Seagull of Cayman (40m), S/Y Sylvana Schooner 1910 (49m)
• Languages: English, French

Sophie splits time between deck and interior, helping keep guest areas tidy while supporting day operations outside. Her cocktail bar manager background supports efficient drink service.

• British
• 19 years old
• Previous role: cocktail bar manager
• Language: English

Marko supports engine room operations and mechanical maintenance to keep systems dependable during charters. He also covers tender operations and water sports coordination to keep guest time on the water organized.

• Croatian
• Engineer and Deckhand background
• Experience includes tender operations and water sports coordination
• Languages: Croatian, English