Italian

Born, 20.10.1984 -La Maddalena, Sardinia, Italy
Edication: Istituto Nautico La Maddalena, Sardinia
Master unlimited Certificated over 3000 T
No smoker - No digital tattoos

Cerificates:
Francesco received solid technical training at the Nautical Institute of La Maddalena, followed by a long-standing career as Captain on both charter and private yachts across the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, Northern Europe, and the Indian Ocean. He holds the Yachtmaster 200 GT (motor and sail) and has obtained top-level professional certifications including: GMDSS GOC, full STCW, Ship Security Officer, PDSD, Advanced Firefighting, and Leadership & Management.
An expert in crew management and onboard safety, Francesco is a professional who radiates calm, reliability, and competence. His presence is discreet yet consistently attentive, and his approach is both reassuring and decisive.

He has served on yachts such as M/Y Queen South (42m), M/Y Blue Baron (38m), and M/Y Sirius (28m), holding progressively responsible roles in operational management, crew selection, owner relations, and commercial logistics. He is valued for his balanced authority, organisational skills, discretion, and in-depth understanding of the expectations of high-profile international clientele. Every detail – from customs formalities to port welcoming is personally overseen by him with refinement and precision.

Work Experiences:
- Captain - M/Y Stinger (Pershing 76) from May to November 2024
- Captain - Tug Boat MOBY line, winter season 2019 to 2022
- Captain - M/Y from 140' to 200' season 2019 to 2021
- Safety officer - Cruise ship Carnival Corp. from 150 to 300 mt from
2013 to 2019.

With over 20 years experience in the maritime industry, Captain Francesco Panzani has demonstrated to be a highly enthusiastic, skilled and organized team leader. He has worked both on cruise ships and private yachts all over
the world. He has the ability and experience to relate to a wide range of people.
Capt. Francesco loves learning new techniques, works well under pressure and is able to motivate others to ensure a harmonious working environment.
He has a great knowledge of cruising areas around the Mediterranean, Thyrrenian Sea, North Sardinia and Corsica.
Francesco is welcoming with guests, including children, and shows tact, patience and professionalism. His leadership style is based on balance, communication, and mutual respect – values he instils daily within the crew, fostering a harmonious and highly professional atmosphere on board

Italian

Born: 27 August 2002 — Siniscola, Sardinia, Italy
Education:
Chief Engineer graduated by of the Italian Merchant Navy.
He attended the Higher Education Institute course in Maritime Systems and Equipment Management, diploma obtained in 2021.
In October 29th 2024 he obtained the diploma as Engineer Officer.
Alessandro holds a diploma in Operation of Maritime Systems and Equipment and is registered with the Italian Seafarers’ Registry (“Gente di Mare”). He began his career as a Cadet Engineer with the Tirrenia ferry company, gaining significant onboard experience on passenger vessels, followed by a technical role at Marina di Puntaldia.

Certificates:
His training is certified through advanced courses: STCW Basic Training, Advanced Firefighting, High Voltage Systems, Operational Leadership, MAMS, PSSR, Survival & Rescue, and 60W Radio Operator certification.

Work Experience:
Various experiences on Mediterranean routes on passenger and cargo ships for a total of 13 months of navigation as a trainee engineer officer.
January, February 2025 excavator operator - crane operator - third level earthmoving machinery operator and management of the bentonite mixing plant for lubrication and cooling of the drill head, tunnel sealing of the t.o.c. underground teleguided drill.

He is a professional who works behind the scenes, yet whose presence is constant and reassuring. A native Italian speaker, he is fluent in English (advanced) and conversant in Spanish (intermediate). He works in perfect synergy with the rest of the crew and is always ready to anticipate and resolve any issue with calm, methodical precision.
He plays a critical role in the yacht’s technical operations and preventive maintenance. His technical background is reinforced by a collaborative spirit and strict confidentiality. His ability to pre-empt and solve technical issues ensures a smooth, silent, and secure navigation—essential for those who wish to enjoy the sea without interruptions.
With Alessandro on board, the yacht becomes a tuned orchestra: systems, every component, every piece of technology operates in harmony.

Italian

Marina is a passionate and highly qualified chef, with a refined culinary approach and significant experience both on land and at sea. After completing her training at an Italian haute cuisine institute, she brought her talent into the world of luxury yachting.

She has served aboard private and charter yachts in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, creating tailored menus for an international clientele. Marina excels in Mediterranean cuisine, creative Italian, plant-based dishes, and international fusion, with particular attention to seasonality and ingredient quality.

She is attentive to food intolerances and dietary preferences and is known for her elegant presentation and ability to craft refined yet approachable dishes.
She is appreciated for her calm demeanour and precision in the galley, and for her ability to turn every service into a memorable gastronomic experience: from light lunches at anchor to gourmet dinners served under the stars.

She speaks fluent Italian and English, and has a good knowledge of Spanish and French.

Ukrainian
Date of birth: 15 May 1982

Tatiana is the discreet and assured director of the onboard atmosphere. As a Chief Stewardess with a refined touch, she welcomes every guest with genuine warmth and professional precision. Having begun her career in high-end hospitality on cruise ships in 2012, she embarked on a brilliant path in the yachting industry from 2018, quickly taking on key roles aboard prestigious yachts such as: M/Y Lady Dee (47m), M/Y Gala (29m), M/Y Idylle (36m), and M/Y Freedom (35m).

Tatiana stands out for her exceptional versatility: she excels in guest service, table setting, provisioning and stock management, interior organisation, floral arrangements, and team leadership delivered with both firmness and grace. Her experience includes full coordination of onboard events and special guest moments, always carried out with meticulous attention to detail and harmony within the yacht’s environment.

She speaks Ukrainian and Russian fluently, and has a good command of English. She is certified, experienced, and possesses a natural intuition for understanding and anticipating guest needs. Her presence is elegant yet never intrusive, dynamic yet always balanced with the yacht’s ambience.

Thanks to Tatiana, every interior space is immaculately maintained, every service flows seamlessly, and every request is handled with grace and discretion. Her style is the perfect blend of authentic hospitality and impeccable professionalism.

Ukranian
Born: Date of birth: 31 October 1977

Tetiana is a Stewardess with extraordinary precision, developed through a strong background in high-end yachts and private estates. As Sole Stewardess on M/Y Setai (29m), she managed breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, floral arrangements, bar service, wardrobe care, cabin detailing, and winter boat preparation. Her time aboard M/Y Joy (32m) further enhanced her skills, including during refit and yard periods.

She has also worked in private villas in Dubai, luxury chalets in Gstaad, and five-star hotels in the Czech Republic, demonstrating versatility, elegance, and a keen attention to guest needs. She is specialised in spatial organisation, elegant home presentation, and handling guest requests with flexibility and discretion.

She speaks Ukrainian, Russian, and English. Always attentive, discreet, and flawless, Tetiana ensures a tidy and welcoming atmosphere where every detail is considered to provide comfort and harmony.

Italian

Gabriele brings vibrant energy to the deck. Determined and deeply passionate about the sea, he has trained in specialised nautical institutes and worked on prestigious yachts, gaining all the certifications needed to serve with seriousness and safety.

With a nautical licence, STCW certifications, and hands-on experience as a mooring assistant and deckhand in Porto Rotondo, and aboard Mangusta and Ferretti yachts, Gabriele knows every knot, every rope, and every detail essential to your enjoyment and security.

He assists guests with water sports, excursions, and tender operations. Gabriele is a hard working crew member, polite happy and extrovert
Experience: He started working since the first years of high school, at the beginning as lifesaver for two years, after it he was a boatman for other two years.
Gabriele graduated with honors at the Nautical institute and started working as a sailor. He always had excellent public relations skills and a good disposition for dialogue.
He says of himself: " I’m very passionate about my job and I’m always willing to learn something new."
In addition, he is also very passionate about cars and motorsports

Previous Yachts :
2021-2022, MARA 3 Porto Rotondo, Sardinia
2022-2024, M(Y KAWAI, Porto Rafael