SEAZEN II

Captain: Philippe Di Renzo

Sail and Work Experience:

Philippe has been an entrepreneur since the age of 20 and holds the firm belief that every closed door has led to an improved version of himself. He has achieved remarkable success in his yachting career, having already worked as a Captain on prestigious yachts in exotic locations for 6 years. Philippe is also a qualified kitesurfing, wakeboarding, and diving instructor – showcasing just 3 of his numerous talents. He is highly skilled, enthusiastic, personable, and multilingual!

Job Description:

Philippe oversees the navigation, general operations, and financial management of the vessel, as well as the well-being and safety of both the crew and guests. He maintains the yacht's efficient functioning at all times, ensuring strict compliance with hazard protocols and regulations. He further takes care of adhering to flag regulations, port state laws, and local regulations, managing the crew to guarantee full comprehension and compliance with the vessel's policies. In delegating tasks and supervising the crew's activities, he fosters teamwork and personalised growth.

Licences and Qualifications:

Yachtmaster off-shore 2022

STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping) 2023

French Coastal Powerboat Licence 2007

Iko Kitesurfing Instructor Qualification 2021

Leadership Diploma GA Academy 2020

Padi Advanced Diver Courses 2018

Refrigeration Technician Diploma 2007

Deckhand: Stefano Rosolen

South African-Italian

Sail and work experience

Stefano brings a wealth of experience in all aspects of deck operation to his role as deckhand aboard SEAZEN II, where he is thrilled to be a part of the team. His two most recent yacht deckhand employments were onboard 88m MALTESE FALCON and 56m LA LUNA – both incredibly prestigious Perini Navi sailing yachts. Stefano is also a highly experienced divemaster, having worked in scuba shops and having led dive operations on previous vessels and dive shops all over the world.

Job Description

Stefano has the expertise required to stand in for Captain in his absence, acting as second in command. He assists the Captain during navigation and participates in all on-deck operations, respecting guest’s activities. He has extensive knowledge of sailing yachts maintenance and is responsible for the running of deck equipment and machinery.

Licences and Qualifications

STCW 2010

PDSD

ENG1

IYT Master of Yachts 200gt

Limited (Power)

Padi Divemaster | #499383

AEC-1

RYA Tender Operator

RYA PWC

RYA VHF Radio

Stewardess: Silvia Latini

Sail and work experience

Silvia worked as a Marketing Manager for 6 years before her passion for the ocean and travelling the world pushed her to change her career path. It has now been 4 years since she started working seasonally on yachts as a stewardess, deckhand, chef, and nanny. Silvia’s most recent charter project was working as a chef and first mate on board the Jeanneau 64 sailing yacht EXPERIENCES for 10 months. Before that, Silvia was a chef, stewardess, and children’s tutor on board the Outremer 51 sailing yacht BLACK MAMBA for a Spanish family of 5 who were sailing around the world. Silvia is a responsible person who always approaches life with a positive attitude. Outside of work, Silvia’s interests include photography, surfing, reading, freediving, and, of course, travelling.

Job Description

Silvia is responsible for organization, management and cleanliness of all interiors. She maintains an accurate inventory of all service items and supplies. She ensures cleaning and preparation of the vessel to the highest standards prior to any and all guest trips. In charge of vessel provisioning for both guests and crew, and all aspects of daily life. When guests are onboard, she ensures they are properly cared for and that all their requirements are met.

Licences and Qualifications

ENG 1

STCW (PDSD, PSSR, PST, Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid)

MSA FOOD SAFETY & HYGIENE LEVEL 2

POWER BOAT LEVEL 2

Chef: Ozge Avadit

Sail and work experience

Ozge is a culinary maestro, driven by passion and creativity. Her repertoire spans the rich tapestry of European, Turkish, Russian, Asian, and vegan/vegetarian cuisine. With a distinguished career spanning over 14 years, Ozge has honed her craft as a professional chef aboard luxury motor and sailing yachts. Working on yachts ranging from 20 to 43 meters in length over the years, she has consistently delighted discerning clientele and built up her brilliant reputation to what it is today.

Job Description

As the Chef, Ozge is responsible for the crew and guest meals throughout the charter, ensuring that the food is enjoyable, the interior of the yacht is clean and serviceable, and that all dietary requirements are met. She is a creative cook, varying her meals to provide variety and according to the location of SEAZEN II, to have as much relevance as possible to the region being visited.

Licences and Qualifications

Certificate of Competency

STCW Basic Safety Training

STCW Security Awareness

STCW Designated Security Duties

ISSA Professoinal Cook

Hygiene Certificate

STCW Personal survival techniques

STCW Personal safety & Social Responsibilities

STCW Medical first aid