Xiphias

Crew Profile

Captain - Nikolaos Katsipodis
Description:
Captain Nikos has graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy, holding a Captain’s Class B Diploma. He started his career, serving on motor vessels gaining significant experience next to the sea. Greatly skilled with many diplomas including Life Saving and Firefighting, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Proficiency in Survival Craft and many others, he will ensure the safety of all guests onboard during their cruise.
In 2020 he joined the yachting industry working both in private and charter yachts with great professionalism and diligence. Nikos is a friendly and communicative person, always ready to pamper the guests offering them an unforgettable journey in the Greek islands.
Fluent in Greek and English.
Previous Yachts: M/Y Legend (22m) , M/Y Amapola (36m), M/Y Elements (80m, chief officer), M/Y Elen (24m Private Yacht)
Interests: when not working, he likes travelling, hiking and water skiing.

Chief engineer - Vasilis - Ioannis Koukis
Description:
Vasilis has served as a solo engineer on many private luxury motor yachts & 2nd/3rd in marine passenger vessels, where he was in charge for engine maintenance and repairs while coordinating technical teams. He graduated as a 3rd Engineer from the Merchant Marine Academy, a holder of Shipping Management certification from IMBA SOLETO UNIVERSITY.
Previous Work Experience : m/y ERA A, m/y LEGEND, m/y PHALAROPE, m/y ALMYRA, Alpha Bulkers Shipmanagement INC 3rd & 2nd engineer.

Chef - Dimitris Gasteratos
Description:
Dimitris is an experienced professional chef, with over 10 years of culinary experience. His expertise gained in high-paced environments, including renowned restaurants, big hotels and smaller establishments. A holder of professional food production diploma from “Chef Le Monde” and a person of great capability and decision making, while able to produce excellent dishes with unique flavours. Flavours that come from all around the world since he can create culinary delicacies originating from the Greek cuisine, the Mediterranean, Italian, Austrian, Chinese and Thai. Also, he can prepare Vegan based dishes, Kosher dishes and a plethora of delicious desserts. He stands out for his creativity, team work and leadership skills. Work experience : m/y Liva as a Head Chef, “Helios Restaurant” at the Four Seasons Astir Palace as a Chef de Partie, “Schranz Hotel” in Austria as a Chef de cuisine, “Burg Hotel” also in Austria as a Chef de Partie, “Papalina” seafood restaurant, “Techne Restaurant and Social Hydra Island”, “Cape Sounio Grecotel” and many more top notched ventures. Spoken Languages : Greek, English.

Chief stewardess - Evagelia Venti
Description:
Evagelia, a pleasant and determined person, with a great background experience as a stewardess. Her nautical skills include he seafarer’s certificate, RoRo Passenger STCW and her completion of the training program at the Professional Yachting Association GUEST. She speaks fluently English and Greek. Professional Experience : Chief Stewardess on board m/y My Toy, m/y Gioe I, m/y Andrea Baglietto, m/y Mi Alma, sole Stewardess on board m/y Loulou, m/y Albatros, m/y Apanemia, dietician at “Bodyline” and “Gilli Diet”.

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