Luca brings over 30 years of experience in marine engineering, including extensive service on cruise ships, ferry boats, and luxury mega yachts. He holds a Chief Engineer certificate for vessels over 3000Kw and has progressed through every engineering rank, demonstrating deep technical knowledge and leadership throughout his career. Luca has spent the past several years in the yacht industry, where he has overseen engineering operations, refits, and commissioning processes on prestigious vessels.
His recent roles involved him working closely with shipyards, assembling engineering teams, and ensuring full regulatory compliance and operational readiness. Certified in advanced firefighting, survival craft, high-voltage systems, diesel-electric propulsion, and maritime leadership, Luca is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and performance. He is proud to join the crew of LADY A and is dedicated to ensuring a secure and seamless experience for all guests on board.
Previous Yachts: M/Y BOADICEA (77m)

Luca Rossi
Chief engineer
An accomplished Chief Engineer with more than 20 years of experience in the marine and yachting industry, Wojciech pairs deep technical expertise with proven leadership aboard large motor yachts up to 77 metres. Holding a Chief Engineer Unlimited licence and a Master of Science in Marine Engineering, he has built an impressive career defined by precision, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence.
Wojciech is highly skilled in diesel and electrical systems, hydraulics, shipyard projects, and planned maintenance, consistently ensuring peak operational efficiency and the highest safety standards. Known for his hands-on approach and calm leadership under pressure, he is valued for delivering unwavering reliability and exceptional guest satisfaction.
Previous yachts: M/Y BOADICEA (77m), M/Y ALMAX (63m)

Wojciech Kafarski
Chief engineer
Born and raised in Durban, South Africa, Tia is passionate about service and hospitality. Her positive attitude and mild mannered demeanour will make anyone around her feel at ease. Her goal is to make everyone feel comfortable and have the best possible experience on board.
In her spare time, you will find her exploring local malls and markets. She loves learning about different cultures and the history of different places. She loves animals of all kinds and enjoys a good snorkel in the ocean.

Tia Tate
Stewardess
Monique is a professional Laundry & Housekeeping Stewardess with experience on busy Mediterranean charter yachts. She is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and confident managing full laundry operations, housekeeping standards, and closet organization. Born and raised in South Africa, Monique brings a warm, positive energy to the interior team. With a passion for hospitality, beauty, and creating memorable guest experiences, she loves making guests feel comfortable and cared for onboard.
Qualified as a certified nail technician, Monique enjoys adding thoughtful pampering touches for charter guests. Outside of work, she maintains an active lifestyle and has a keen interest in beauty and wellness, which complements her refined approach to guest care. In her free time, she enjoys staying active, travelling, and exploring all things beauty and wellness.
Previous Yachts: M/Y YAS (141m) & M/Y OKTO (66m)

Monique Bekker
Stewardess
Sergii, from the vibrant city of Odesa, Ukraine, has been making waves in the yachting industry for a year and a half. Passionate about sports and exercise, he thrives on adrenaline and enjoys working out and staying active. In his free time, Sergii loves to exercise or take walks, savoring beautiful views along the way. His travels have taken Sergii all over the world, but the city that left the most significant impression on him was Singapore. Before entering the yachting industry, Sergii built a solid foundation for his seafaring career on cargo vessels, starting at the young age of 19. He is excited to start his journey onboard LADY A and secure a safe and smooth sailing for all charter guests!

Sergii Yepur
Engineer
Captain Gianluca Bemi is a seasoned maritime professional with over 20 years of experience. He began his career on military vessels before transitioning to merchant ships, where he advanced from deck cadet to chief mate. Throughout his career, he has sailed across major global seas, including the Indian, Atlantic, Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Red Seas.
For the past two decades, Captain Bemi has held key leadership roles on private and charter yachts, consistently ensuring the highest operational standards and delivering exceptional service. Fluent in English and Italian, he
brings his wealth of expertise aboard LADY A, where he greets every guest with a warm smile and a commitment to providing an unforgettable experience
Previous yachts: M/Y TATIANA ( 80m), M/Y BOADICEA (77m), M/Y TITAN (60m) & M/Y DAKOTA ( 50m)

Gianluca Bemi
Captain
Sebastian calls the beautiful Cape Town, South Africa his home. With six years of experience in the yachting industry, Sebastian is ambitiously working his way up the ranks to earn his Master 3000GT qualification. Passionate about the outdoors, Sebastian enjoys surfing, sailing, and staying fit through activities like hiking and working out. In his downtime, he enjoys reading and continually seeks to learn new things.
Sebastian’s favorite places that he has been lucky enough to explore are the idyllic waters of Indonesia and Fiji. Prior to his yachting career, Sebastian completed a BSc Honours degree in Sports Science, having studied at
university for four years.
A fun fact about him is that he built a 30-foot Wharram sailing catamaran with his father, a project that spanned
six years.
Previous Yachts: M/Y ROMA (62M)

Sebastian Laros
First Officer
Etienne hails from Richards Bay, a harbor town on the East Coast of South Africa. Bodyboarding from a young age, he quickly developed an affinity for the ocean. After obtaining his Business Management diploma in 2008 he
went on to work in the UK & subsequently travel much around Europe.
Upon his return to South Africa in 2011, he took up employment at Bell Equipment, a leading manufacturer of mining equipment. Towards the end of 2016, he decided to make a career change that would complement his love for the ocean, adventure & new challenges. This decision brought him to the Florida coast, where he worked for 8 years onboard motor yachts.
Joining LADY A as 2nd Officer, Etienne oversees all navigation ensuring safe arrival at our destinations. Having recently obtained his Chief Officer

Etienne Koekemoer
First Officer
Damian is an experienced and highly qualified deck officer with more than seven years of service aboard luxury yachts and large vessels, including some exceeding 130 metres. He brings exceptional skill in deck operations,
team leadership and vessel maintenance, along with strong proficiency in tender driving, navigational oversight and safety protocols.
Adaptable and composed in dynamic maritime environments, he is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and operational excellence. When not on board, Damian enjoys strength training and running and has a strong interest in nutrition. Passionate about delivering safe, seamless and exceptional experiences for both guests and crew, he is a valuable addition to the team on board LADY A.
Previous Yachts: M/Y ANONYMOUS (130M+), M/Y PELORUS (115M+), M/Y HUNTRESS (75M)

Damian Tromp
Second Officer
Rowena is a talented and creative Sous Chef with extensive experience in fine dining, luxury hospitality, and high-pressure culinary environments across Australia and the UK. With over five years of professional kitchen experience and a strong background in seasonal, produce-driven cuisine, she specializes in refined modern cooking, wood-fired techniques, pastry, and menus tailored to diverse dietary requirements. Passionate about fresh local ingredients and innovative flavour combinations, she thrives as part of a strong team and brings excellent communication, adaptability, and professionalism to busy charter operations aboard LADY A. Outside of work, Rowena enjoys hiking, painting, and exploring new cultures and cuisines through her travels.

Rowena Covarr
Sous Chef