CORAL OCEAN

Coordinates deck operations and water time with a cruise-ship officer background, keeping days structured from anchoring through activities. His bridge and deck experience supports safe arrivals and departures.

• Born in Cannes, France; moved to England at age 5
• Three-year cadetship with P&O and Cunard cruises including two trips around the world
• Worked on yachts from 24m to 120m, from deckhand up to captain

Supports safe passages and anchoring from the bridge while also helping run guest water sports when conditions allow. His background in teaching sport helps guests who want instruction with activities like wakeboarding or foiling.

• Sport degree focused on teaching and learning aspects of sports
• Previous career teaching sport and science
• Previous yachts: S/Y Q, M/Y Piranha, M/Y Mirage

Delivers restaurant-driven menus informed by time in top international kitchens, keeping meal pacing aligned with busy charter days. Offers galley masterclasses for guests who want hands-on cooking sessions onboard.

• Born at Main Beach, Gold Coast (Australia)
• Worked in restaurants including El Bulli (Barcelona), The French Laundry (Napa Valley), Noma (Copenhagen), Per Se (NYC)
• Achieved Queensland's first Good Food Guide 3-hatted restaurant, Esquire, for 8 years
• Previous yacht: M/Y Mischief

Expands the menu with multi-cuisine experience built across Caribbean and Mediterranean seasons, helping keep dining varied over longer charters. Can host galley masterclasses for guests interested in technique and plating.

• Born and raised in Macedonia; studied Food Science and Technology
• 10-year yachting career as a yacht chef
• Worked in the Caribbean and Mediterranean, including time based in St Maarten
• Previous yachts: SY Barong D, SY Genevieve, MY Picnic, MY Pearl, MY Majestic

Keeps propulsion and onboard systems running steadily with experience spanning merchant, offshore, and yacht engineering. That focus supports quiet nights and reliable AC and power during busy guest days.

• From Liverpool, UK
• Joined the merchant navy at age 17
• Experience across commercial, offshore, and yachting industries
• Previous yacht: M/Y Sputnik

Supports the yacht's technical and electrical reliability, helping keep entertainment, lighting, and onboard systems stable throughout the charter. Brings disciplined troubleshooting experience from long Royal Navy service.

• Electro Technical Officer (ETO)
• In yachting since 2016; this is his third yacht
• Royal Navy Submariner for 13 years
• Previous yachts: M/Y Golden Shadow, M/Y Lady E, M/Y Golden Odyssey

Maintains electrical systems with a refit and new-build background, helping keep onboard equipment dependable during guest use. His hands-on water time also supports days that include wakeboarding.

• Born in Devon, southwest England
• Started career in refit and new build as an electrical engineer
• Pre-yachting experience includes naval frigates and cruise/ferry refits

Helps keep engineering operations consistent day to day, supporting stable systems while guests use the yacht and toys. Joined ahead of the 2020 refit period and has long-running yachting experience.

• Born in South Africa; grew up diving and fishing on the coast
• 17 years in the yachting industry
• Joined Coral Ocean before the refit period in 2020
• Previous yachts include M/Y Mischief and M/Y Margaret Anne

Runs deck setup for swim stops and water sports so guests can get in and out of the water efficiently. Brings practical on-water experience from a South African coastal upbringing.

• From South Africa
• 4 years yachting experience
• Business Management and Law degree; Honors in Entrepreneurial and Business Management
• Previous yachts: M/Y Kemosable, M/Y Never Enough, M/Y Lucky Lady

Assists with deck operations and active guest days, helping get equipment ready for time on the water. His competitive cycling background supports high-tempo days and logistics.

• Born in Durban, South Africa
• Professional cycling background; lived and raced worldwide
• Worked on motor yachts from 50m to 90m
• Previous yachts: MY Highlander, MY Fountain Head

Supports deck and guest areas with strong carpentry and refit experience, helping keep onboard spaces working as intended. His past refit work on Coral Ocean includes the bridge, contributing to functional bridge spaces.

• Born in Wales; grew up in Devon, southwest England
• Carpentry training with a teak decking company in Barcelona
• Worked on yachts including M/Y Pelorus and M/Y Le Grand Bleu
• Visited regions including Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Singapore, and the Caribbean

Oversees interior service with long charter exposure across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, South Pacific, Seychelles, Mexico, and French Polynesia, keeping daily flow organized. Fluent English supports clear communication for timing, cabins, and on-the-day plans.

• From Odessa, Ukraine
• Degree in Psychology and Communications
• 12 years yachting with cruising experience including Bahamas, Caribbean, Seychelles, French Polynesia, and the Mediterranean
• Fluent in English

Brings spa and beauty-therapy training into onboard service, supporting guests who want treatment-focused downtime. Also completed a PADI course and has charter routing exposure across Croatia, Montenegro, Sardinia, and the Caribbean.

• From Devon, England; trained as a beauty therapist
• Worked at five-star spas in Australia
• PADI certified (as stated: Certified Padi course)
• Previous yachts: M/Y Queen Miri (92m), M/Y Luna (114m)