Mari brings a huge amount of energy, positivity, and wellness-focused experience to her role onboard M/Y ALFA NERO. With experience on yachts including M/Y BLUE MOON (60m), M/Y WILD ORCHID 1 (47m), and M/Y SUNRISE (37m), she has built a strong background in deck operations, watersports, and guest interaction across both private and charter programmes.
Confident with tender driving, watersports instruction, navigational watches, anchoring, teak maintenance, and general deck operations, Mari is happiest out on the water helping guests make the most of their time onboard. Alongside her deck role, she is also a qualified Personal Trainer with a diploma in Personal Training, Group Training, Pilates, Yoga, Bootcamp Training, and Sports Psychology. She regularly leads private fitness sessions as well as group yoga and Pilates classes for both guests and crew, bringing a calm, motivating energy to onboard wellness.
Outside of work, Mari loves skiing, scuba diving, swimming, running, and staying active outdoors. Friendly, easy-going, and highly motivated, she brings a healthy, adventurous energy to life onboard.

Mari Carstens
Personal Trainer
Captain Tony is a seasoned Captain with over two decades of experience commanding vessels up to 3000 GT. Hailing from the sunny shores of Australia, he holds a MCA Master of Yachts certification and a wealth of maritime expertise, making him an invaluable leader onboard M/Y ALFA NERO.
Tony's career reflects his commitment to excellence, having Captained superyachts including M/Y BLUE MOON (60m), M/Y CALLIOPE (45m), M/Y BG CHARADE (47m), and M/Y AMARA (57m) across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, east Pacific, and beyond. His extensive experience includes new build and refit management, strategic navigation in complex waters, and a flawless safety and business management record.
Anthony's hands-on approach and strong interpersonal skills have earned him the trust and admiration of yacht owners and industry professionals alike. A sport fishing and diving expert, he brings an adventurous spirit and comprehensive maritime knowledge to every vessel he commands.
Calm, cool, and collected, Captain Tony loves what he does and his positive and enthusiastic attitude inspires his crew who can’t wait to welcome guests onboard M/Y ALFA NERO.

Anthony "Tony" Nicholls
Captain
With more than 20 years of experience in the maritime and hospitality industries, Enrico is a true specialist in luxury garment care and laundry management. Having spent many years onboard prestigious vessels including M/Y MOONLIGHT II (91m) and M/Y PALLADIUM (96m), he has developed an exceptional eye for detail and a reputation for maintaining the highest standards in laundry operations.
From delicate designer garments and fine linens to uniform maintenance and tailoring, Enrico takes great pride in ensuring everything is returned perfectly presented. His expertise extends beyond laundry, with extensive experience in garment alterations, repairs, and tailoring, making him an invaluable member of the interior team.
Known for his meticulous nature, reliability, and strong work ethic, Enrico works quietly behind the scenes to ensure guests and crew always look and feel their best. Friendly, professional, and highly experienced, he brings a wealth of knowledge and consistency to life onboard M/Y ALFA NERO.

Enrico Aga
Steward
Albin is a dedicated and detail-oriented deckhand with a growing passion for the yachting industry. With hands-on maritime experience, he excelled in tender operations, exterior detailing, and ensuring vessels were maintained to the highest standards and is proud to further his career onboard M/Y ALFA NERO.
Beyond his professional skills, Albin is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys football, running, skiing, and kayaking - activities that mirror his active and team-oriented lifestyle.

Albin Varghav
Deckhand
JP brings a genuine passion for food, creativity, and a strong willingness to learn to his role as 3rd Chef onboard M/Y ALFA NERO. Having grown up cooking alongside his mother, who ran her own pub restaurant, food has always been a central part of his life. Since then, he has built experience across restaurants, catering operations, and superyachts including SEVEN SEAS (109m) and HBC (86m), where he worked as a 3rd Chef and Galley Hand supporting both guest and crew dining operations.
Particularly passionate about Mediterranean, Indian, Pan-Asian, and Italian cuisine, JP enjoys working with fresh ingredients, bold flavours, and traditional techniques. He is especially skilled with breads, doughs, and Italian pastries, with favourites including sourdough, cannoli, maritozzi, and sweet focaccias.
Outside of the galley, JP enjoys exploring global food cultures, fashion, and culinary history. Friendly, hardworking, and always eager to expand his knowledge, he brings great energy and enthusiasm to the galley team onboard M/Y ALFA NERO.

Jon-Paul "JP" McCartney
Chef
As a highly motivated and diligent professional, Luksa bringa a wealth of experience having previously worked on one of the most renowned yachts, the 115m M/Y PELORUS, and expertise in operating engine room machinery and equipment with an unwavering focus on safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. His enthusiasm and passion for superyachting drives him to consistently deliver exceptional results while fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.
When he is not onboard M/Y ALFA NERO, Luksa has a keen interest in fishing and anything car-related.

Luksa Lesic
Chief engineer
Carla is part of the interior team on M/Y ALFA NERO, where she brings a calm, detail-focused energy to cabin prep, laundry, and guest service. With a professional background in pastry and culinary arts, she’s got a sharp eye for presentation and loves keeping things tidy, organised, and beautifully done. Before yachting, she trained as a pastry chef and worked in busy kitchens back in South Africa. Now in her first Stewardess role, she’s quietly dependable, easy to work with, and always up for lending a hand. Off duty, she’s into cafés, recipes, and coastal walks.

Carla Christie
Stewardess
Nac brings creativity, precision, and over 16 years of culinary expertise to his role as Sous Chef onboard M/Y ALFA NERO. Trained in fine dining and Michelin-starred kitchens across Germany and Australia, he has worked his way through every section of the kitchen - from pâtisserie to saucier - developing a well-rounded and highly disciplined approach to cuisine.
With strong butchery skills and a deep respect for quality ingredients, Nac thrives in high-pressure environments, consistently delivering beautifully presented, flavour-driven dishes. His background includes luxury hotels, gourmet restaurants, and large-scale banqueting, giving him the versatility to adapt seamlessly to both intimate dinners and busy service periods onboard.
Passionate about discovering new cultures through food, he draws inspiration from global flavours, particularly traditional Middle Eastern cooking techniques. Organised, enthusiastic, and team-focused, Nac brings positive energy to the galley team while supporting the Head Chef in maintaining the exceptional standards expected onboard M/Y ALFA NERO.

Nacereddine "Nac" Boudjerda
Chef
Calm, capable, and highly practical, Jovan is a dependable presence in the engine room onboard M/Y ALFA NERO. Having progressed from Engine Cadet to 2nd Engineer on commercial vessels, he has built a strong technical foundation across a wide range of machinery, systems, and daily operations.
Confident in managing propulsion systems, electrical equipment, and safety procedures, Jovan ensures everything runs efficiently and reliably behind the scenes. His hands-on approach and strong problem-solving skills allow him to respond quickly and effectively, whether during routine operations or more demanding situations.
A reliable and adaptable team player, he works closely with all departments to support seamless onboard operations. Outside of work, Jovan enjoys staying active, spending time outdoors, and travelling - interests that reflect his balanced and positive approach to life at sea. Professional and quietly efficient, he helps ensure every journey onboard M/Y ALFA NERO runs smoothly.

Jovan Radovic
Engineer
Ivan is a highly skilled ETO (Electro Technical Officer) Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the yachting and cruising industry, specialising in electronics, electrics, AV-IT, engineering, and automated systems. He thrives in team environments and is known for his dedication, adaptability, and ability to stay calm under pressure.
Ivan’s wealth of technical expertise is complemented by his positive attitude and strong work ethic, making him an invaluable asset onboard M/Y ALFA NERO. Outside of his career, Ivan is passionate about motorsports - cars and motorbikes, and cycling and he is dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle. As a
proud father of two, his family is his greatest joy, and he strives to balance work and life with a positive and energetic approach.
M/Y ALFA NERO’s guests can trust Ivan to provide top-tier electro-technical support with the utmost professionalism and care.

Ivan Tokic
Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)