With over 12 years of experience in the yachting industry, Michael serves as the Chief Engineer on board BLUE II. His career began in the maritime sector aboard cruise liners, where he developed a deep technical knowledge and a passion for marine engineering. Over the years, he’s honed his expertise in yacht systems, maintenance, and operations, working on some of the most luxurious vessels in the industry. Originally from the southwest of England, outside of work, he’s an avid sports enthusiast with a particular interest in Triathlons, running and swimming.
 
Previous yachts
M/Y AZZAM (180m)
M/Y ALFA NERO (81m)
M/Y SLIPSTREAM (60m)
M/Y OCEAN Z (50m)

Ben has been involved with the marine industry for 27 years, starting out racing dinghies at club level and progressing to the world maxi-yacht pro racing circuit. By the age of 24, Ben had transitioned over to the charter side of the industry and gained his first Captaincy running the iconic NIRVANA. Following on from that, Ben has had the honour of being in command of some of the industries finest yachts ranging from the stunning J-Class RANGER, to the worlds' largest sloop “M5”. Moving on to motor yacht’s, Ben has been at the helm of numerous successful charter yachts such as NERO, ARBEMA and now on BLUE II. In his spare time, Ben has climbed Mt. Blanc, competed in Ironman triathlons, marathons and runs the “Cogs4cancer” charity. Ben has three children which has taught him many life skills, patience being the strongest one. Ben holds his Master II/2 license and is currently studying towards his Master Unlimited qualification, so rest assured, you are in safe hands.

Previous yachts
» M/Y NERO (90m)
» M/Y NIRVANA (88m)
» S/Y M5 (77m)
» M/Y ARBEMA (72m)
» M/Y RANGER (41m)

Olivia Rose, born and raised on the Wirral England, where land and sea are never far apart it’s no surprise, she feels most at home outdoors, whether she’s hiking rugged trails, keeping fit, or simply soaking up nature. Her journey began with a clear course set for aviation operations, fueled by a love of travel and movement. But like any good story, it evolved. The pull of the sea, combined with her passion for exploration and sailing, naturally steered her toward the world of yachting where she truly found her rhythm. With years of experience in luxury retail personal shopping, Olivia has an instinctive understanding of what exceptional service looks and feels like. Looking after VIPs is not just a job, it is where she has her eye for detail, her grace under pressure, and her ability to anticipate needs before they are even spoken.

Previous yachts
M/Y ZEUS (75m)
M/Y LADY HAYA (64m)
M/Y ALTHEA (50m)

Previous yachts
M/Y KENSHO (75m)
S/Y ASAHI (56m)
S/Y TWIZZLE (57m)
S/Y Q ALLOY (52m)

Born on the East Coast of Canada, Jaël started his career on a variety of commercial vessels, including a hospital ship in Africa, before he decided to join the yachting industry. In his free time, Jaël enjoys the outdoors., skiing and watersport being some of his favourites.

After studying Investment Finance at University, Stuart has practiced his knowledge in Glasgow as an analyst for an insurance fund. However, a rugby injury to his knee persuaded him to change his career path from a desk orientated job to something where he would be more active on his feet. It was his father’s and uncle’s love for boats that tempted him towards marine engineering. He started off his sea-going life working as an engineer on oil and gas tankers, travelling the world before making the switch to yachting. When not on board, Stuart spends his free time between Troon, on the West Coast of Scotland, and Guarujá, on the coast of São Paulo Brazil, together with his partner and their young son.

Previous yachts
» M/Y ALFA NERO (81m)
» M/Y BASH (56m)
» M/Y LIGHTNING (53m)
» M/Y AHIDA (32m)

Half English and half New Zealander, Simon was on board boats long before he could walk. Enjoying summer holidays on board his parents Fairline motor cruiser clearly started a lifelong love for boats and adventure. His interest in sailing was inspired by the Swallows and Amazons books which lead to a long and successful sailing career in both monohulls and catamarans, winning numerous national and European titles along the way to training for the British Olympic sailing team. Whilst also enjoying cycling and other sports, the thirst for adventure found Simon moving to the Middle East shortly after Graduation from Southampton Solent University, to run a sailing school, which he did for 11 years. Numerous sailing adventures around the world eventually led to a career in super yachting which Simon enjoys immensely, and he is working towards his Master certification. Home is Spain where he has his wife, daughter and two rescue dogs.

Previous yachts
M/Y LUMINOSITY (107m)
M/Y NAHLIN (95m)
M/Y GALENE (55m)

Luke was born in Leamington, UK. He is passionate about travelling, and in addition to inter-railing around Europe, he planned and led a charity trip from London to Mongolia, which involved a 13,000-mile overland car journey. This experience gave him valuable insight into different cultures and societies, which has proven invaluable as he has developed his career as a chef. Luke's philosophy in the kitchen is to keep great produce simple, allowing top-quality ingredients to take center stage. He also has experience working with guests on celiac diets.

Previous yachts
M/Y GLOBAL (74m)
M/Y KAHALANI (55m)
M/Y ARADOS (47m)
M/Y LIONSHARE(40m)
M/Y AFRICAN QUEEN (37m)

Bala’s two true passions in life have always been the land and the ocean. She grew up riding horses and teaching people horsemanship. This passion eventually led to her childhood dream of owning an equestrian centre. After spending many years of playing in the beautiful fields in Australia, she grew to learn that she needed to extend her horizons and embark on another journey. This is when she was introduced to yachting and another passion began. Bala loves to make people feel special and comfortable and enjoys the constant adventures which this busy lifestyle brings. During the past 12 years, she has been able to develop skills not just in managing the interior operations but in extensive refits and interior decorating aboard several prestigious yachts. She hopes to spend many more years in yachting and one day, take her skills and love for interior design to shore. In her free time, she loves mountain biking, swimming, hiking and anything to do with nature.

Previous yachts
» M/Y TAIBA (56m)
» M/Y HERCULES (50m)
» M/Y AJ (50m)
» M/Y ARBEMA (50m)

Tasmin Anderson is a South African Second Stewardess with five seasons of yachting experience, including three in the Mediterranean, on both private and charter motor yachts up to 72m. She has worked as Head of Housekeeping on a busy 72m charter yacht and as a Stewardess on a 66m private/charter yacht, giving her strong experience across interior operations in high-pressure environments. Tasmin is passionate about her role and values the life lessons yachting has provided, from exposure to diverse cultures to developing strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability skills. Outside of work, she enjoys running, drone photography, and exploring new destinations, capturing the unique landscapes, architecture, and natural beauty of each place. Tasmin is also a drummer and, prior to yachting, was a professional hockey player.

Previous yachts
M/Y AXIOMA (72m)
M/Y AHS (66m)
M/Y MY SECRET (47m)
M/Y FLAMINGO (28m)

Keenan was born in the coastal town of Durban, South Africa and grew up racing South African motocross from the age of four. On his off days from racing, he would spend his time on the water wakeboarding, skiing and tubing with family and friends and this is where he found his love for the water and ultimately, the ocean. He has been in the yachting industry since April 2022 and has been to many iconic destinations along his journey. Although he is new to the industry, he has a passion for it in his heart and desires to one day work his way through the ranks. In 2021, he graduated from Varsity College and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communication. An office job does not suit Keenan's character, so he decided to take a leap into the yachting industry to travel, network and explore different cultures around the world.

Previous yachts
» M/Y ALFA NERO (81m)
» M/Y BASH (56m)
» M/Y LIGHTNING (53m)
» M/Y AHIDA (32m)