ZALIV III

Crew Profile

CAPTAIN –Konstantinos Tziovani Gkontzos
Konstantinos was born in 1984 in Arta, Greece. He graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy in Epirus, Greece in 2007. He holds all Certificates such as Advanced Fire Fighting, Tanker Safety, Ship Security Officer, Life Saving Appliances, Crisis Management/Simulator/Ship Handling, Management of Change, Medical Care on Board Ship, Passenger Safety, Specialized Training for ‘Gas Instruments’, for ‘RO-RO/PASENGER SHIPS’ and has also a speedboat license. He has many years of experience in yachts of all types and sizes and has travelled in East & West Med and Croatia. He joined Zaliv III in 2012 and he is a valuable member of the team knowing the yacht like the back of his hand. Since 2020 he serves as Captain onboard and with his extensive knowledge and pleasant personality, he ensures a successful charter. Konstantinos speaks fluent English and he has a passion for traveling, diving and all water sports.

CHIEF OFFICER – Konstantinos Anagnostou
Konstantinos is a Greek national and holds a Captain’s Class B’ diploma. Konstantinos has acquired numerous Certificates and started his career on cargo and tanker vessels before joining yachting in 2022 onboard M/Y Light Holic. He is a great team player and always available to assist with Jet skis and water sports equipment and ensure endless fun for guests of all ages. He speaks English & French and enjoys cinema, photography and playing basketball.

CHIEF ENGINEER- Thodoris Kikidas
Thodoris was born in Greece in 1974. He holds an A Class Engineer Diploma and all the necessary certificates; Higher Level Training, Advanced safety and Firefighting, ERM/ERS, RO-RO Passengers ships V/2, V/3. He started his career in 1994 onboard merchant ships and entered the yachting industry in 2003 serving on charter yachts such as M/Y Gina M, M/Y Celeste & M/Y Allegra. He speaks fluent English. He is married and in his free time enjoys computers and music.

ENGINEER – Ioannis Kazakis
Ioannis was born in Greece in 1994 and he holds the 2nd Engineer Certificate. He graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy of Macedonia and holds all the necessary certificates. Ioannis has attended various seminars and trainings over engineering. Before joining M/Y Zaliv III, he worked on commercial ships and tankers. He speaks fluent English and he holds a speed boat license and loves all water sports.

CHEF – Vasilis Athanasiou
Vasilis was born in 1987 in Greece and is a graduate of Le Monde Institute of Greece. In 2020 he attended and gained the certificate of “The professional Course in Innovative cuisine” from the Basque Culinary Center in Spain. During He has attended numerous gastronomy seminars such as Haute Cuisine, Art de la Table, Food Styling, International Cuisines, The Best of Alain Ducasse and many more. Vasilis was also awarded with the first place at three Food Carving Competitions in 2014 & 2015. Vasilis started his career at famous hotels and restaurants in Athens and in 2015 he joined the yachting industry. Prior joining Zaliv III team in 2021 he has worked onboard M/Y Ledra, head chef on M/Y Chakra and M/Y Kintaro. During winter period Vasilis is a Chef Professor at Le Monde Institute. He is an expert in International cuisines but his great love is the Greek and Mediterranean gastronomy. Vasilis is well versed in haute cuisine food preparation but equally comfortable with simple, straight forward cooking with passion and respect for quality and detail. Chef Vasilis speaks English, French and Greek and ensures that dining onboard M/Y Zaliv III will be an unforgettable experience.


CHIEF STEWARD – Stavros Christodoulou
Stavros was born in 1975 and he is a Greek national. He joined Zaliv III‘s crew in 2024 and has become a valuable team member. He has been working in the hospitality industry for over 30 years, started his career onboard cruise ships, then he served at many high end restaurants, such as Ithaki and Lycabettus Horizon and finally opened his own Italian bar-restaurant. He entered yachting industry in 2020 on board M/Y TURAMA, M/Y AL SALAMAH, M/Y TUEQ. He speaks fluent English and has excellent knowledge of Russian, English, French serving terminology. He is a polite and trustworthy person with excellent communications skills and guarantees impeccable service to all guests. He loves reading and trekking.


STEWARD - Vic Arquealada
Vic was born in Philippines and he has been living in Greece since 1991. He joined yachting in 1997 on M/Y ZALIV till 2002, M/Y ZALIV II till 2003 and then M/Y ZALIV III. Before Yachting he had 6 years’ experience in restaurants and hotels. Vic speaks Greek and English He is married with two children and he likes swimming and listening to music.


STEWARDESS – Marites Daep
Marites is a Philippine national. She holds a bachelor in Business Administration and she has been working in hospitality for many years. Before joining Zaliv III in 2024 she has offered her services onboard various yachts such as M/Y Wind of Fortune. Marites is a great team player and an enthusiastic person who is ready anytime to offer the best service to the guests. She speaks English, Greek & Tagalog and she loves cooking.


MASSEUSE – Emerita Cardenas Patolombon
Emerita is a Philippine national and she is a licensed beautician. She has worked in various luxurious Spas in Philippines, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Emerita is proficient in different types of massages. and offers them to all guests during their charter. She speaks English and in her free time she enjoys cinema and reading.


BOSUN- Vasileios Karathanasis
Vasileios was born in 1982 in Greece. He holds a Sailor’s License and Life Saving & Fire Fighting, S.T.C.W. A-V/3, A-V/2, and Ship Security Officer (SSO) Certificates. He entered yachting in 2013 and since then he has worked onboard M/Y Tropicana, M/Y Cudu, M/Y Endless Summer and M/Y Apanemia. Vasileios is full of willing and team spirit. He speaks English. He is single and enjoys sports and travelling.

AB- Evangelos Lorandos
Evangelos was born in Athens in 1994 and has graduated from a naval private institute. He entered the yachting industry in 2016 and since then he has served on board M/Y Capri I, M/Y Lady G II, M/Y Sanjana and M/Y Celia. He is very enthusiastic, polite and has a great sense of humor. He is single and he loves music and football. Evangelos speaks English.