Professional Experience I
An essential support to Captain Filippo, Chief Officer Yohann has been on board since 2017. Brittany born, with a passion for the sea and strong of his small passenger ship background at the beginning of his career, he happily joined the yachting industry. He has gained extensive yachting experience by working on several yachts throughout the Mediterranean & Caribbean Seas and gradually climbing the ranks from deckhand to Captain. Yohann is very organised, efficient, professional but always available for a friendly chat with guests. With safety in mind, he is the first one to help with fun in the
water with the various water toys.

Yohann Salou
First Officer
Maria assumes the responsibilities of her housekeeping, laundry and service tasks very acutely, looking after the guests and crew to the best of her abilities. Keen to please, she is always the first to offer a helping hand, achieving her duties with attention and care for details. Maria has strong training having worked on board M/Y KINDA and M/Y SARASTAR, two very demanding vessels.

Maria Lolita Mactal Tecson
Stewardess
Ergys has already been a very busy candidate despite his age, having picked up experience on some of the most well known yachts in the industry such as ISTRANKA, BOADICEA, LUNA, working under some brilliant captains showing him the ropes. Ergys joins VERTIGE with excitement at the idea of chartering and injecting some fun in his already excellent skill work.

Ergys Damini
Deckhand
Professional Experience I
After having sailed the world with the Italian Merchant Navy for 5 years, Filippo entered the yachting industry and joined M/Y RAMSES in 1997. From there he gradually built up his experience on board yachts such as M/Y SUD and M/Y FREEMONT, of which he stayed on board for 10 years, 8 as Captain. He led his crew to winning two years running the very sought-after Fraser Yacht prize of “best charter crew”. In need of a new challenge, he joined M/Y OUT for three seasons, building up her charter reputation. Filippo then wished to experience another destination and joined M/Y MAGENTA M in Greece for 6 very busy charter years. Filippo is a very jovial person, always ready to amuse his clients. He has a great charter track record and really enjoys it. He will go over and above to make sure clients on board VERTIGE have an amazing holiday. He speaks Italian, French, and English, but if he still can’t be understood he will use the typical Italian hand language!

Filippo Belli
Captain
Professional Experience I
With her incredibly kind and bubbly personality, Charito is a delight to have on board. Keen to offer VERTIGE guests five-star service so that they will never forget their holiday on board, she is very organised and her service always immaculate. Charito goes beyond to make sure everyone on board is well looked after. She has worked with Captain Filippo on multiple yachts, he knows he can count on her to make sure everything is perfect were service and care is concerned.

Charito Ruiz
Chief steward/ess
Professional experience |
Nicola studied at the Technical Nautical Institute of Viareggio in Italy and began his career in the merchant navy but was attracted to the yachting industry and has been Chief Engineer on board superyachts including M/Y VERTIGE’s sister, and 60-meter M/Y SARASTAR. Nicola is passionate about his duties at sea, he always has safety in mind and makes sure that everything on board works perfectly in the background. He is always happy to come out of the engine room to meet guests, so do stop him for a chat and appreciate his charismatic personality.

Nicola Tonini
Chief engineer
Before embarking on her career, Anna earned a bachelor's degree in Tourism Management and Communication. Her early experience in customer-facing roles, including working as a client advisor at a luxury boutique in Dubai, fuelled her passion for delivering exceptional service. In 2022, Anna combined her love of travel and customer care by joining the yachting industry.
Since then, she has gained valuable experience working aboard a variety of yachts, ranging from the 27m WILLFUL, where she excelled as a sole stewardess, to the 49m R23, where she thrived as a second stewardess. Known for her positive and calm demeanour, meticulous attention to detail, and dedication to creating a welcoming atmosphere, Anna ensures guests enjoy an unforgettable experience onboard VERTIGE.
Outside of her professional life, Anna enjoys staying active with fitness, exploring new destinations, and pursuing her interests in fashion and photography.

Anna Ourtenova
Stewardess
Professional experience |
Originally from the island of Ischia, Camillo is a highly trained creative Chef with already twenty years’ experience working under pressure in luxury hotels and establishments with European exposure. He has worked in a selection of Michelin 1- star, Michelin 2-star and awarded “Relais & Chateaux” before joining the yachting industry on board M/Y VERTIGE. He is fully dedicated to exceeding clients’ expectations, their special requests and diets. His culinary repertoire is generous and exciting, ranging from Mediterranean, Asian, Vegetarian, Vegan, French, Health Conscious but also some lovely treats with deserts, pastries and homemade bakery. Chef Camillo is very motivated and will make sure you are always happy at the table on board M/Y VERTIGE, from breakfast through to dinner.

Camillo Grosso
Chef
Alberto is an experienced Italian Bosun with more than a decade in the yachting industry, working on private motor yachts up to 60 meters. He has extensive expertise in deck operations, team leadership, tender driving, crane operations, navigational watchkeeping, and vessel maintenance. Known for his strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail, Alberto has successfully managed deck teams, supported shipyard and refit projects, and operated across the Mediterranean, including Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Sardinia, Corsica, and the South of France. He holds a RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certification, MCA GMDSS GOC, and is currently progressing toward his Officer of the Watch (OOW) qualification

Alberto La Ferla
Bosun
Tarin Kalyvaki is a motivated and hardworking Bosun/Lead Deckhand with five years of experience on private and charter yachts up to 50m. Holding a Yachtmaster Offshore certification, she has developed strong skills in deck operations, tender driving, watchkeeping, maintenance, anchoring, docking, and crew leadership. Known for her professionalism, adaptability, and positive attitude, Tarin thrives in fast-paced environments and is committed to continuous growth within the yachting industry.

Tarin Kalyvaki
Deckhand