Crew Profiles

Damir “Dado” Bečica - born in 1983,Split, Croatia.
-He started working on yachts as young deckhand in his teen years. Captain Dado as everyone calls him by his nick name, trough the years he has being in almost every position on boat, climbing to the top of the game and gaining experience on the way. In 2015 he became Captain on his first vessel “Lopar”. In 2019 he sold his share in M/S “Lopar”, an purchased M/S “Dalmatia”. His first boats were more oriented towards bigger groups deigned for cruising style lining up in ports. So in 2024 he decided to sell “Dalmatia” and buy prestige
vessel “Mendula” and aim it towards yacht charter. It is well known fact when you have a captain that is also an owner of the yacht, that you can expect top level service.
Captain can speak three languages and, with so many years of experience in this business you can be sure he is going to provide a wonderful vacation for your group.

Ana Bečica - hostess
She was born in 1982 in Split. She is a wife of captain Dado and they spent almost whole carer working together as team. She is responsible for almost everything on the boat regarding the staff, food and accommodation, quality control, making sure everything is on expected level for our guests. Ana is “the real Boss” of Mendula

Ivan Kulić - Sailor
He was born in 1989 in Croatia. After finishing high school, he got the job in Germany, where he spent ten years. After coming back to Croatia he decided to finish education for sailor and he joined captain Dado on his previous vessel as deckhand. Being very skillful and hardworking he advanced at position of sailor very quickly.

Zdenko Poljak- Chef
He was born 1977. In Croatia. After finishing high school, he joined restaurant scene in town Split working along side of some famous Croatian chefs. Ten years ago he decided to move his career towards yachting. He started on luxury cabin charters on Katarina line cruises. After couple of years he moved towards yachting joining the team of super yacht Katina. Last year he decide it is time to come back to Croatia and accepted to join Captain Dado’s crew on Mendula.

Marin Poljak- sous chef
Marin was born 2006. in Split. After finishing high school he spent two years In famous restaurant in Split, and last year he decided to join his father on Mendula. His talent, hardworking and ambition are guarantee that he will follow the success of his mentor and father Zdenko

Filip Mitrović - Waiter
He was born 1997. in Belgrade Serbia .After finishing high school of economics he changed his direction towards adventures Belgrade restaurant scene. Started as barmen in local pub ended up as waiter in some famous Michelin restaurants like Jam. In year 2021 he accepted job on Croatian island Hvar in restaurant Jazz bar. After two seasons on island he discovered boats and eventually joined captain Dado’s crew on his previous boat in season 2023, following captain to his new project Yacht Mendula

Ivan Senjanin -deckhand
He was born in Split Croatia, 2003. After finishing high school, he joined the crew on mega yacht Black Swan as a deckhand. After his first season he joined captain Dado on his previous boat. Then he decided to spend two season on big overseas cruise ship. 2025 he decided to come back and join Captain Dado on his new yacht Mendula.