A seasoned maritime veteran with over 20 years of command experience, Captain Halut has navigated international waters spanning Europe and Africa, including the Suez Canal. Since 2009, he has focused his expertise on the Indonesian archipelago, commanding renowned vessels such as Tambora, Prana, and Ambai. His leadership is backed by more than 20 professional maritime certifications, including SOLAS, ensuring the highest standards of safety and excellence aboard Augustine Phinisi.

Halut Susanto
Captain
A Tourism graduate from Udayana University, Dominika brings a sophisticated level of hospitality and logistical expertise to the team. Her career began as a land guide for elite lines like Silversea and Noble Caledonia, followed by extensive experience as a tour leader across Java and Bali. Specializing in bespoke tour planning, ticketing, and guest reservations, she ensures every shore excursion and onboard detail is executed with precision.

Dominika Lendriani Ate
Cruise Director
Ismail brings a diverse technical background to the engine room, with a career that spans tugboats, offshore operations, and mining roles at Freeport. With five years of experience as a Chief Engineer (KKM), including a pivotal tenure on Tambora, he ensures the mechanical integrity and smooth operation of Augustine Phinisi with seasoned technical authority.

Ismail Bas Mail
Chief engineer
Gede’s career is rooted in world-class hospitality training from the Monarch Cruise Line and Hospitality program in Bali. After honing his skills in housekeeping at the Bali Dynasty, he transitioned to the maritime industry in 2017 aboard Seamore Papua. With over a decade of experience and a professional certification in bar service, Gede delivers a seamless and refined guest experience.

I Gede Suryanata
Chief steward/ess
Chef Hamid’s culinary journey began in 2009 in high-end restaurants before he brought his talents to the sea aboard Tambora. He has spent over a decade traversing the Indonesian archipelago, mastering regional flavors and techniques from almost every corner of the islands. His menus reflect a deep-seated passion for maritime catering and Indonesian fusion.

Abdul Hamid
Chef
With 13 years of experience as an Oiler, Ridwan is an essential asset to our engineering department. His transition into luxury tourism began on Tambora, and his extensive sailing history covers Ternate, Papua, Sorong, Kalimantan, and Central Sulawesi. Holding a RATING certification, he provides expert support to the Chief Engineer in maintaining the vessel's peak performance.

Muhammad Ridwan
Engineer
A native of the region, Abu Bakar’s deep local knowledge has been the foundation of his career since 2006. After refining his skills on local Labuan Bajo vessels and joining Tambora in 2011, he now serves as a versatile helmsman and service professional. As a licensed snorkeling guide, he is uniquely qualified to lead guests through the vibrant underwater heritage of his home waters.

Abu Bakar
Deckhand
Originally from Bulukumba, the cradle of Indonesian boat building, Hasdiawan has been immersed in maritime culture since 2019. Previously a tender operator on Kaia, he now specializes in the safe and efficient operation of tender boats and lifeboats for Augustine Phinisi, ensuring guest safety and smooth transitions between ship and shore.

Hasdiawan
Deckhand
Specializing in authentic Indonesian cuisine, Aventius built his reputation as a sought-after freelance sous chef for luxury vessels such as Sukha Sail and the diving boat Hiu Bodo. Now a permanent member of the Augustine Phinisi galley, he works alongside Chef Hamid to deliver high-quality, locally inspired gourmet meals.

Aventius Jedaut
Chef