CAPTAIN:   Apostolis Papadopoulos, Greek, 53 years old is graduated of the Marine Academy as well as the Southampton Marine College. He holds certificates for Salvage at Sea, fire fighting and First Aid. He has a sea experience of 25 years, of which 10 years on various yachts. For the last three years Captain Apostolis has been on his own boat, the M/Y ELENA. His English is very good and he also speaks a little Italian. He likes all water sports especially  swimming, diving and fishing.

 

ENGINEER: Ernestos Saltalamakias, Greek, 29 years old, married with one child. He graduated from Merchant Marine Academy, he has experience of 3 years on passenger vessels and 8 on board M/Y ELENA. He is a good diver and his favorite hobby is to sail. He is fluent in English.

 

CHEF:                                       Andrew Mandalas, Greek, 63 years old. He graduated from the Catering School in Athens and has experience of 25 years on ocean cruisers, sailing boats and motor yachts. He speaks English and he likes bowling and gardening. He joined in yacht in 1993.

 

STEWARDESS:                           Maria Zaranika, is 28 years old. she graduated from a Touristic Trade School of Greece and has five years of experience on various charter yachts and 2 years onboard M/Y ELENA. He speaks English and she likes music.

 

DECKHAND A:                            Christos Lekkas, is 29 years old. he obtained his degree from the Technical Engineering School. He has been on the M/Y ELENA for 4 years.

 

DECKHAND B:                            Tolis Papadopoulos is 22 years old, Greek Nationality, he is a student at the Greek University, he has 2 years of experience on board M/Y ELENA as sailor, he speaks English.