Hailing from the Adriatic Sea, Lorenzo has the aquatic life flowing through him and is right at home in the water. Having finished Nautical School some many years ago, he was destined for a life at sea and leads our deck team with the great experience that he has amassed over the years. From merchant ships to superyachts of different sizes, he’s been there. He has a keen interest in watersports ranging from snorkelling to wakeboarding and is happy to assist with any activities or special requests on board, and will be sure to go out of his way to ensure everything runs smoothly
during your stay on board.
Yacht experience: 10 years Languages: English, Croatian
Lorenzo Capurso
Chef Officer
Iryna grew up in a big coastal city in the south of Ukraine. Her love for travel led her to the world of yachting.
Iryna has extensive experience on charter and private vessels from 35m to 100m. Prior to joining the luxury yachting industry, she had 5 years of experience of working on the cruise ships.
Very dedicated and efficient Chief stewardess she has a professionalism and warm interaction with guests. She loves taking care of guests and giving them undivided attention, composing an ambience of warmth, style and flair. In her spare time she is travelling, reading or you will find her engaged in
some handicraft.
Iryna Nastenko
Chief steward/ess
Dmytro Deckhand, a seasonal maritime professional who embarked on his seafaring journey at the age of eighteen. Following his graduation from maritime school, he swiftly transitioned from commercial ships to luxury yachts, driven by a relentless pursuit of personal growth. Renowned for his unwavering commitment to guest satisfaction, Dmitry epitomizes hospitality, readily engaging in dialogue and offering assistance at every turn. His wealth of experience enables him to promptly
cater to guests’ requests for water-based activities and deck amenities, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable onboard experience.
Yacht experience: 6 years Languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian.
Dmytro Pishchyts
Deckhand
Dean grew up in Rijeka, Croatia and obtained a law degree from the university. However, his love for the sea was stronger, and he decided to pursue a career in yachting. In his free time, Dean indulges in outdoor activities and various sports such as tennis, skiing, water sports, and sailing. In fact, he has a passion for racing sailing regattas. Dean is dedicated to ensuring that your stay on MY PANAM is an unforgettable experience and is willing to go above and beyond to achieve this.
Yacht experience: 12 years Languages: English, Italian, Croatian.
Dean Rubesa
Captain
Anastasios (Tasos), grows up in Lesvos Island. He holds A’ class engineer certificate and has completed all the safety training. Tasos has more than 20 years sea going experience with commercial background and more than 7 years in the yachting industry.
He is capable to provide his skills/knowhow in any boat size and he has great experience in newbuilding and dry dock projects.
Anastasios brings great experience and knowledge to ensure the smooth operation of the yacht and her services. He is hard working, ready to help in all departments and always willing to meet every guests request.
Yacht experience: 7 years Languages: English, Greek.
Rotating crew member
ANASTASIOS PAPAZOGLOU
Chief engineer
Zlatko has accumulated numerous years of experience working on some of the most advanced vessels in the offshore industry across the globe. He obtained his degree in Marine Engineering from the University of Zadar. After reaching the pinnacle of his career in the offshore industry, he made the decision to transition to the yachting sector.
With his unrestricted licenses, Zlatko is an extremely valuable member of any yacht crew.
His educational background and extensive professional experience serve as a testament to his dedication towards leading a productive life, while still making time for his family.
Yacht experience: 3 years
Languages: English, Slovenian, Croatian
Rotating crew member
ZLATKO HOLJEVAC
Chief engineer
Sebastian was born in Paris and raised in Venezuela. He’s been living in France for the past 16 years. He has 15 years experience in the hospitality industry where he worked in the most prestigious Michelin star restaurant in Paris. He’s been working for the last 7 years into the yachting industry.
During this time he has gained excellent organizational skills and patience along with a strong work ethic and a good attitude towards guests and fellow crew members. Sebastian enjoys sports like baseball and tennis. During his time off he really enjoys travelling and discovering new restaurants around the world.
Yacht experience: 7 years Languages: English, French, Spanish.
Sebastian Herrera
Chef
Iva comes from the capital of Croatia, Zagreb, but has lived her whole childhood in the South of France in a small city called Antibes. With her passion for languages and communication after finishing her master degree in translation, she stepped into the world of luxury hospitality.
Iva worked in multiple 5 star hotels in the South of France as well as the French Alps. Prior to joining the yachting industry she also experienced life in the air as cabin crew for Emirates airlines. After delivering great client service she started her career on yachts two years ago and is enjoying very much her life at sea. She loves taking care of the guests with empathy and understanding their needs. In her free time, Iva enjoys traveling, learning new things by reading and meeting new people from different backgrounds.
acht experience: 2 years
Languages: : English, Croatian, German.