Crew Profiles

CAPTAIN MUZEYIR SEMERCI
Age: 54
Gender: Male
Nationality: Turkish

Captain Muzeyir was born in 1970 and he is from Bodrum, Mugla. Muzeyir has over 34 years of experience in the maritime industry.
After graduating from the High School, he started to work on maritime industry. He worked as a captain on several yachts for example Feraye for 11 years, Arielle for 9 years, Zefirya and on a French owner special yacht for 6 years.

He speaks English fluently and intermediate level of French. This season will be his 3rd season on Luja. He loves the sea so much and has a passion of diving.

CHEF ERDEM TOPALOGLU
Age: 37
Gender: Male
Nationality: Turkish

Chef Erdem was born in 1988 in Giresun and graduated from the Vocational High School for Industry. With 18 years of experience, Erdem worked in various hotels and taught at Giresun University before entering the maritime sector.

For the past three years, Erdem has been delighting guests with unique flavors and holds various certifications such as kitchen hygiene, occupational health and safety, mastership, and master instructor certificates.

He prepares dishes from world cuisines for his guests on board and is a true rally enthusiast who also loves reading books. 2025 season will be his first year on Luja.

STEWARD OLGUN CELIK
Age: 39
Gender: Male
Nationality: Turkish

Steward Olgun was born in 1986 in Giresun and graduated from a high school with English as the medium of instruction.

For the past 6 years, Olgun has been working on yachts and holds a culinary certificate. Therefore, at the beginning of his career, he also worked as a chef in various hotels and restaurants.

He is fluent in English, also enjoys sports activities and takes pleasure in doing repair and maintenance work. Believing in teamwork and always welcoming guests with a warm smile, Olgun is looking forward to his first season on Luja in 2025.
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DECKHAND EMIRHAN DEREN
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Nationality: Turkish

Deckhand Emirhan was born in 2007 in Aydın and graduated from high school. After finishing high school, he worked in various restaurants and started working in the maritime industry three years ago.

His hobbies include swimming, fishing, and water sports. Emirhan speaks intermediate- level English, enjoys working, and highly values teamwork. 2025 will be his first season on Luja.