Crew Profiles

Name: Flaviu Andrei Dobren
Position: Captain
Place of Birth: Romania
Age: 47
Languages Spoken: Romanian, English, Italian

Profile:

Captain Flavius Andrei Dobren is a highly experienced maritime professional with a strong background in both private yachting and commercial shipping operations. With over 25 months of proven operational command onboard a 25m private/charter motor yacht, he has successfully served in an Acting Captain and Chief Mate/OOW capacity, managing all aspects of vessel operations under owner trust and ensuring the highest standards of safety, navigation, maintenance, and guest experience.

His experience combines luxury yacht operations across the Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Black Sea with commercial bridge experience on Ro-Ro passenger vessels, bulk carriers, and cargo ships, providing him with exceptional navigational discipline, bridge management skills, and operational reliability. Calm under pressure and highly organized, Flavius is recognized for his hands-on leadership style, professionalism, and ability to maintain smooth onboard operations in both private and commercial environments.

In addition to his maritime background, he holds advanced academic qualifications in Environmental Engineering and extensive STCW certifications, including management-level bridge operations and safety training. His broad technical understanding, combined with strong crew leadership and owner-focused service mentality, makes him a valuable asset onboard both private and charter yachts.

Flavius speaks fluent English and Romanian, with intermediate Italian, and is available immediately with unrestricted Schengen travel status.


Name: Kayla De Klerk
Position: Stewardess
Place of Birth: South Africa
Age: 23
Languages Spoken: English, Afrikaans

Profile:

Kayla De Klerk is a motivated and detail-oriented Stewardess with a strong hospitality and event service background, bringing a positive attitude, excellent guest interaction skills, and a professional work ethic onboard. She is building her yachting career with a solid foundation in luxury service, housekeeping standards, and high-pressure guest environments.

Her experience combines onboard daywork aboard a 25m motor yacht with several years of land-based hospitality and event service experience, including luxury catering, wedding venues, and private functions. Through these roles, she has developed strong organizational abilities, adaptability, and the ability to maintain high presentation standards while delivering attentive and discreet guest service.

Kayla is recognized for her energetic personality, willingness to learn, and ability to work efficiently within a team environment. She is highly adaptable, calm under pressure, and understands the importance of maintaining exceptional interior standards and creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests onboard.

In addition to her hospitality experience, she has completed her STCW certification, SAMSA Medical, Food & Safety Level 2, and SYNC Superyacht Stewardess Course, demonstrating her commitment to developing a professional career within the yachting industry.

Kayla speaks fluent English and Afrikaans and is available immediately with valid Schengen travel status.


Name: Alexandru Stelia Bradescu
Position: Cook
Place of Birth: Alba Iulia, Romania
Age: 37
Languages Spoken: Romanian, English, Italian

Profile:

Alexandru Stelia Bradescu is a hardworking and versatile Steward / Crew Cook with a strong hospitality and passenger vessel background, bringing over six years of experience in food service, bartending, housekeeping, and guest assistance. His experience working onboard ferries and in fast-paced hospitality environments has allowed him to develop strong organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to perform efficiently under pressure while maintaining high service standards.

Throughout his maritime experience, Alexandru has worked onboard several passenger vessels in Corsica, Livorno, Bastia, Sète, Toulon, and Algeria routes, where he was responsible for cabin preparation, cleaning standards, food preparation, guest assistance, and food & beverage service operations. His onboard responsibilities included maintaining hygiene and presentation standards, assisting passengers professionally, preparing meals and ingredients, supporting galley operations, and ensuring smooth day-to-day service onboard.

In addition to his maritime experience, Alexandru has an extensive land-based hospitality background working as a waiter, bartender, cook, receptionist, and sales assistant across Romania and the United Kingdom. These positions strengthened his communication skills, customer service abilities, teamwork, and understanding of high-volume service environments. His bartending and waiter experience also provided him with strong beverage knowledge, upselling abilities, and guest interaction skills.

Alexandru is recognized for his positive attitude, flexibility, and strong work ethic. He works efficiently within multicultural teams and is comfortable in demanding environments that require professionalism, attention to detail, and excellent time management. His practical kitchen experience, hospitality mindset, and onboard exposure make him well-suited for both steward and cook positions onboard yachts and passenger vessels.

To support his maritime career, Alexandru has completed his STCW Basic Safety Training, Security Awareness Training, Passenger Ship Safety courses, Hygiene & HACCP certifications, and Bartender-Waiter certifications. He also holds a valid Seaman’s Book and maintains a strong understanding of food safety and onboard hygiene standards.


Name: Anton Rossouw
Position: Deckhand
Place of Birth: South Africa
Age: 23
Languages Spoken: English, Afrikaans

Profile:

Anton Rossouw is a hardworking and motivated Deckhand with hands-on experience aboard motor yachts ranging from 25m to 34m.

Anton has developed practical experience in washdowns, teak cleaning, stainless steel polishing, detailing, and general deck maintenance while working alongside experienced crew onboard. His strong work ethic, physical fitness, and attention to detail allow him to perform efficiently in demanding environments while maintaining the high presentation standards expected within the superyacht industry.

In addition to his onboard experience, Anton brings several years of land-based operational experience through catering, event service, stock management, and carpentry roles. These positions helped him develop strong teamwork skills, reliability, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining organization and professionalism at all times.

Anton is recognized for his positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to integrate well within a team environment. He approaches every role with professionalism, discipline, and a hands-on mentality, making him a valuable support crew member onboard both private and charter yachts.

To further support his yachting career, Anton has completed his STCW certification, SAMSA Medical, RYA Powerboat Level 2, RYA PWC (Jet Ski), VHF Radio certification, and YOA Deck Crew Training Course, demonstrating his commitment to continuous professional development within the industry.

Anton speaks fluent English and Afrikaans, holds a South African passport with valid Schengen status, and is available immediately for daywork or seasonal positions.