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Crew Profile

GEORGI YANEV
Captain
Born in Bulgaria in 1975, Captain Yanev boasts a life-long experience in the maritime field, having been worked on various vessels since year 2000. In the last 10 years he has also worked as Safety & Navigational Instructor & Trainer for the future captains.
He is Safety and Operational Supervisor SCC registered in Belgian Central Register VCA. He owns several navigation degrees, among them: MCA Master. Unlimited (CoC); Proficiency In Survival Craft; Medical care; Advanced Fire Fighting; SSO; Training In Marine Environmental Awareness; Operational use of ECDIS and AIS; Use of Radar and ARPA.
Ambitious and professional, Captain Yanev has a strong work ethic, he is loyal and committed to ensure owner and guests the greatest satisfaction from the yachting experience.
He fluently speaks Bulgarian (mother tongue), English and Russian.

NIKOLAY ROSENOV KOVACHEV
Chief Officer
Born in Bulgaria in 1996, Nikolay Kovachev owns a Bachelor’s degree in Navigation, achieved at the Naval Academy of "Nikola Y. Vaptsarov" of Varna, Bulgaria.
He has worked with the same owner for the last 6 years. At the very beginning of his career, in 2017, he was deckhand on the 83 m M/Y Here Comes the Sun, immediately following her delivery. In 2022-beginning 2023 he worked as Second Officer on the 74 m M/Y Synthesis and on the 60 m Amels Come Together. His role involved: monitoring of safety equipment, navigational watches, passage planning, stability, GMP, and GMDSS equipment. Support to the Chief Officer in ensuring the overall safety, security, and environmental compliance of the vessel. He also took care of all deck operations for private parties’ accommodation.
In year 2023 Nikolay was at the helm of the 27 m M/Y yacht ‘Right Now’ as Captain during the summer charter season. The experience was very successful and throughout the conclusion of the season, Captain Nikolay Kovachev actively participated in the seamless execution of the vessel's sale, overseeing the intricate process from negotiations to the final delivery to the new owner.
For the safety and comfort of guests on board, it boasts a large number of certificates, including: Chief Officer Unlimited (in progress); OOW CoC Unlimited; CoC Master 300gt; Adv. STCW PSC&RB; Adv. STCW Fast Rescue Boats; GMDSS GoC Exp. 2025; Ships Security Officer; ECDIS & AIS; RADAR & ARPA; Marine Environmental Awareness; CoC 40g; Proficiency in Security Awareness; Proficiency in Designated Security Duties; Medical First and Medical Care; Crowd Management & Passenger Safety; Adv STCW Advanced Fire Fighting; Seafarers Medical Certificate; Basic STCW Training.

BRANDON HANK PHILLIPS
Deckhand
Born and raised in Johannesburg, Brandon Hank Phillips is currently attending the University, faculty of Mechanical Engineering. He is successfully working since 2021 in the hospitality and yachting industry with the role of deckhand/engineer, boasting several documented experiences .
He owns different boating and deckhand certifications, among which: RYA Personal Watercraft Certificate and Powerboat; RYA Short Range Radio; Level 1 Seafarer Medical Certificate; Class 2 Aviation Medical Certificate; AEC 1 and AEC 2. He has experience as tender driver, in navigation and anchor operations and IT. He has great problem solving skills and an extensive knowledge of the most important onboard equipment. English is his mother tongue; he also speaks German and Afrikaans.