PROJECT STEEL

Crew Profile

CAPTAIN: John Ftoulis
John born in 1978, is a devoted seaman with 25 years of experience. He started his career onboard commercial and cruise ships where he gained all the necessary skills needed to run a tight ship. He is a licensed officer from the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos and holds a ro-ro passenger ship certificate as well as a Ship Security Officer certificate. His safety-conscious and professional attitude together with his interpersonal skills make him a great captain and companion to explore the sea. John is also a wonderful cook, being an ex-restaurant owner and professional cook and so is happy to accommodate guests culinary requests with great care and enthusiasm. He speaks English and French, and his outgoing personality and willingness to please his guests contribute to an unforgettable charter experience. John is a dedicated athlete and has been an avid water polo player for 20 years. Apart from sailing. he also loves diving, hiking and theatre. He speaks Greek, English and French
Previous yachts: M/Y ANCALLIA , M/Y SEA U , MYTHOS G

CHEF: Dimitris Papaioannou

Dimitris was born in Athens Greece and studied culinary arts in 2018 and attended seminars of bakery and pastry techniques. From an early age started working in various restaurants as chef and sous chef. Expanding his career in yachting, he has worked in motor yachts such as M/y Ocean II, M/y Ova etc. Describing himself as calm, passionate and driven, Dimitris is excited to create extraordinary food experiences for the guests on board Project Steel. He speaks Greek and English

CHIEF STEWARDESS Μaria Agapidi
Maria is born in Athens in 1992 and had graduated from food technology Athens University, Chemistry Sussex University and attended courses in National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her love for the sea made her jump in the yachting sector working as a stewardess and chief stewardess of various Motor yachts. Maria’s quiet and gentle personality ensures that every guest’s needs are met with a genuinely warm smile. Her goal is that every guest of PROJECT STEEL leaves the yacht with memories for a lifetime. Maria speaks Greek, English & German.


STEWARDESS: Koralia Driva
Koralia is a hardworking individual with excellent communication skills, able to motivate herself as a team member. Her attention to detail and great organizational skills along with her tireless work ethic ensures a high standard of service to her guests. Before joining M/Y PROJECT STEEL’s team Koralia gained valuable experience on M/Y Elena V & M/Y George Five. Koralia speaks Greek & English.

DECKHAND: Alexandros Soulies
He has Joined yachting in 2006 of full time professional experience working on board private and charter yachts (22 m to 50m ) as deckhand and 2nd engineer. He has many technical skills, and is a hardworking, energetic, and enthusiastic member of the team. He also has valid certificates for Life Saving and Fire Fighting, Open water Padi, speedboat license and speaks fluent English and Greek