BLADE 6

Crew Profile

Name: Nikos Krokos

Position: Captain
Nationality: Greek
Description:
Nikos is an extremely hard-working and motivated captain who can apply his knowledge and experience onboard any yacht. Working his way up from 2nd officer to chief officer, he has since acquired his Captain Class A Master of Ships certificate, as well as his certificate of a security officer, trained in shipboard hazardous materials, in lifesaving and firefighting, and last but not least in environmental culture into vessel management and operations. Nikos has a great command of all program operations, yacht maintenance, and supervision of maintenance projects during shipyard operations, which are a few of his long list of duties. His previous yachts include M/Y Domino and M/Y Illusion. Captain Niko is a very reliable individual who is fully professional in all aspects when running Blade 6 and he looks forward to welcoming all guests onboard! ________________________________________

Name: Ioannis Passas

Position: Engineer/Deckhand
Nationality: Greek
Description:
Ioannis embarked on his professional journey in 2006 as an apprentice engineer onboard tankers, gradually ascending the ranks to ultimately assume the role of Chief Engineer. His diverse background includes stints on ferry boats, and in 2019, he transitioned to the luxury yachting sector. Beyond his maritime pursuits, Ioannis is an avid traveler and snowboarder, with a passion for rebuilding motorbikes during his leisure time. Fluent in both English and Greek, he is characterized by a positive attitude, exceptional teamwork skills, and a deep sense of pride in ensuring that everything operates seamlessly.

Previous Yacht: M/Y Chakra

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Name: Michael Depusoy

Position: Steward
Nationality: Filipino
Description:
Michael is married and from the Philippines. He joined Blade 6 in 2021 and is a great asset to the team; his many qualifications include power boat handling, basic safety course, crowd management training, and a certificate in survival craft and rescue boat. He is skilled in silver service and fine table settings, bartending, knows how to arrange a cabin, line handling, deck maintenance, and of tender driving. He wants to execute his duties responsibly and always does so! His previous yachts include M/Y Solaris, M/Y Cosmos, M/Y Vera.
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Name: Spyros Lazarou

Position: Chef
Nationality: Greek
Description:
Spyros is a chef who has over 16 years of experience. He has acquired his diploma in F&B Management and in International and Greek Cooking. He has applied his culinary knowledge while working for different restaurants and bars. Some of these include “Barefoot Contessa” where he made Mediterranean and Italian delicacies, “Guzel Club Restaurant” where he created Mediterranean and French menus, “Athinaikon” traditional Greek cuisine, and “J Cocktail Bar” American dishes. He was a personal chef for the well-known Vardinogianni Pavlou family and for the Jim Giannopoulos family of Paramount Picture. He is versatile, hard-working and a pleasant person to be around!