Niamh comes from a small spa town called Buxton in Northern England. She has worked as a stewardess for the last three years in the yachting industry. Her extensive background in hospitality encouraged her to join yachting to combine her passion for guest relations and travel.
Niamh has a great interest in and love for the outdoors, CrossFit, music, and travel, and in her free time, she enjoys exploring, especially with her dogs.
Previous yachts: MY LADY BRITT, MY WILLOW
Languages: English

Niamh Preston
Stewardess
James joins us from England. He began his engineering journey at college four years ago, studying marine engineering. While studying, he apprenticed on some of the largest container ships in the world. James decided to join the yachting industry a few years ago and aims to work towards being a Chief Engineer in the future.
During his ventures worldwide, Singapore has been his favourite place to visit. The most interesting place was Shenzhen in China, where he explored and learned about the local culture.
Previous yachts: MY PURPOSE
Languages: English

James Middleton
Engineer
Richard was born in Durban, South Africa and now lives in Eze, France, with his wife and three children. He joined the yachting industry at 19 years old after discovering his love of the ocean and eagerness to travel.
Richard enjoys volunteering his time and services to the Scout Association of Monaco, where his children are members. In his down time, Richard enjoys snowboarding, diving, rock climbing and golf and spending quality time with his family.
Previous yachts: MY UTOPIA, MY LADY TAHITI, MY CAPELLA C
Languages: English

Richard Duivestein
Engineer
Mike grew up in the maritime industry, gaining extensive experience within the New Zealand Coast Guard before transferring his skills to the luxury yacht sector in 2010. Mike has accumulated many nautical miles, having extensively cruised the Mediterranean and Caribbean, the Gulf of Aden, the Baltic Sea, the UAE, and the Pacific.
The safety of the vessel, guests, and crew is of utmost importance to him while always keeping sight of the main aim, which is to provide the best possible service and experience to the Owners and guests. Mike’s interests include surfing, snowboarding, motorbikes, and anything outdoors.
Previous yachts: MY SAMAR, MY VICKY, MY BLUSH
Languages: English, French

Mike White
Captain
Corey was brought up on the stunning beaches of Northern Sydney, Australia. Rarely out of the water, he is an avid surfer and water sports instructor. He found yachting 15 years ago through travel and hasn’t looked back since. Corey has exceptional charter experience and once again working onboard with several fellow crew from previous yachts will make a positive impression and leave you with some great memories of your time onboard TRIUMPH.
Corey is full of energy and will happily assist and teach a variety of sports including wake boarding, jet skiing, surfing, snorkeling, and stand-up paddle boards.
Previous yachts: MY SILVER ANGEL, MY ELIXIR, MY Z, MY TANGO
Languages: English

Corey Dunn
First Officer
Sean originates from a small village in the English countryside and began his life in the construction industry. In 1991, he departed the UK to travel for nine months and spent the next six years circumnavigating the globe.
In 1997, Sean joined the Formula 1 ‘circus’ working for the McLaren Grand Prix team until one of the F1 drivers bought a yacht requiring crew; Sean jumped at the chance and began a new life at sea, initially as Chef/Deckhand before advancing to Captain in 2003. Since then, his career in the superyacht industry has developed considerably, including extensive experience in private and charter vessels of all sizes worldwide.
Sean’s interests include his two children who divide their lives between England and their homes in the South of France. He likes to spend his spare time enjoying fast cars, cycling, hiking, golfing, snowboarding, and karting.
Previous yachts: MY RAGNAR, MY SILVER ANGEL, MY ELIXIR, MY BLUSH
Languages: English, Basic French

Sean Read
Captain
Sonny was born and raised in Bali, Indonesia, where an early connection to the ocean shaped his active, outdoor lifestyle. With English and French roots, he grew up between cultures, but the ocean was his grounding force. A former competitive surfer, he represented the UK and has spent years chasing waves around the world.
Though new to yachting, Sonny brings hands-on experience, a strong work ethic and a calm, can-do attitude. He thrives in energetic environments and enjoys being part of a tight-knit crew. Off the water, Sonny is always staying active and looking for his next adventure.
Previous yachts: MY AMIGOS, MY THUNDER
Languages: English, French

Sonny Perrussel
Deckhand
Born and raised in the tropical paradise of Seychelles, Chris developed a strong connection to the ocean and an active lifestyle from an early age. His dedication to sport, particularly road cycling, led him to proudly represent his country at the 2014 Commonwealth Games-a testament to his discipline, commitment, and drive.
After his athletic career, Chris set his sights on the maritime industry, joining the yachting world to combine his love for the sea with a new professional path. He has since brought his dynamic energy and team spirit to every vessel he’s worked on. When off-duty, Chris enjoys scuba diving and kitesurfing, embracing the adventure that life at sea offers. He also has a passion for cooking, often spending his downtime preparing flavorful meals that reflect his island roots and global influences. Reliable, enthusiastic, and multi-talented, Chris is a valuable asset to any yacht crew.
Previous yachts: MY SAVANNAH, MY FOUNTAINHEAD, MY GRACE
Languages: English

Chris Germain
Second Officer
Sam grew up on the east coast of Ireland, always spending time by the sea. His early career in boating involved teaching all age groups how to sail and drive speed boats. After studying mechanical engineering for three years, he moved to Greece to work on sailboats as an engineer.
Sam later progressed into the role of a skipper, running sail charters around the Ionian Sea in between working in luxury ski chalets in the French alps. When Sam is not on board he loves to ski (on water fresh and frozen), scuba dive, surf and cycle.
Previous Yachts: Noonan Boats, Sailing Holidays Ltd, Hip Hideouts
Languages: English

Sam Hennessy
Second Officer
Ross grew up next to Lake Macquarie, Australia, the largest saltwater lake in the southern hemisphere. This naturally led him to seek out water sports and ensured a love for the ocean. He has ‘jumped across the ditch’ and now calls Mount Maunganui, NZ, home with his fiancé and young daughters.
Ross started his commercial maritime career in Australia in 2005 before moving into the Superyacht world a year later. He has extensive new build experience and brings a wealth of engineering expertise to Triumph to ensure all systems are ‘go’ to maximise your experience onboard.
In his spare time, Ross loves sharing his love for the ocean and outdoors with his family and spending time going to the beach, hiking, fishing, diving, kiting, and sailing.
Previous yachts: MY ELIXIR, MY SAVANNAH, MY CONSTELLATION, MY ODESSA
Languages: English

Ross McCallum
Chief engineer