Captain: Panagiotis Gaglias

CAPTAIN
PANAGIOTIS GAGLIAS
GREEK – SPEAKS ENGLISH, GREEK

Captain Panos is a very capable and experienced captain having worked on private and chartered large luxury yachts for many years, travelling all over the world. He has been on board luxury yachts since 2004. Panos has graduated from the merchant ma- rine academy of Aspropyrgos in 2000. He holds all the certificates for marine officers like: life saving and fire fighting appliances, ro/ ro passenger and SSO security. He commenced his service at sea in 1991 as cadet on board merchant ships, tanker passenger and RORO vessels. He is a holder of skipper license for open sea sailing yachts since 1993 in age of 19 years old.
He offers an enthusiasm that blends well with the positive attitude of the entire crew. The captain takes great pride in creating tailor- made yacht charter experiences for each charter. He works closely with the chartering party to ensure that all their needs are met.

CHIEF ENGINEER
ANASTASIOS PAPAZOGLOU
GREEK – SPEAKS ENGLISH, GREEK

Tasos grew up in Lesvos island. He holds A’ Class engineer certificate and has completed all the safety training. He has more than 20 years sea going experience and more than 5 years in the yachting industry. He brings great experience and knowledge to ensure the smooth operation of the yacht and her services. He is hard working and is always willing to assist with deck activities.

CHEF
THODORIS KOUKOUVELOS
GREEK – SPEAKS ENGLISH, GREEK

Thodoris is a professional chef with long-term and wide experience on board luxury yachts, cruise ships and shore brand units. He takes pride in delighting guests with delicious meals prepared to the highest standards. His mission is to exceed guests expectations, and he has earned a reputation for doing precisely that through- out his career. He aims at continuing this high professional life on board M/Y DINAIA. He is also experienced in meeting special dietary needs and requests, including gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, low- calorie, low-carb and dairy-free meals.

CHIEF STEWARDESS
OLENA SKRYPKA
UKRAINIAN – SPEAKS ENGLISH, UKRAINIAN

Elena was born in the Ukraine and has 4 years of yachting experience. Her main motivation is her love for travelling and the sea!
Elena always strives to provide the highest level of service for guests, combining her hospitality skills, with her enthusiasm & drive. She is detail-oriented, energetic with a positive attitude and ensures the right atmosphere and level of service is always met for each client. She has a high sense of responsibility and ability to multitask. Always cheerful and attentive with a willing and helpful manner; she aims to make the clients‘ experience unique and memorable.

STEWARDESS
DARIA DUDKO
UKRAINIAN – SPEAKS ENGLISH, RUSSIAN, UKRAINIAN, FRENCH

Daria was born in the Ukraine, her love for travelling brought her on board. She has completed all safety training. Daria enjoys the hospitality industry and is attentive at all times with a wil- ling and helpful manner. She is always approachable, cheerful and aims to elevate the guest’s experience. She speaks Ukrainian, Russian, English and French.

DECKHAND
VASSILIS SAPATINOS
GREEK – SPEAKS ENGLISH, GREEK

Vassilis was born in Kalamata, Greece and entered in the world of seaman at a very young age. He comes from a navy family and he started with fishing boats while for the last ten years he has been in the yachting industry. Not only is he pleasant, hardworking and very responsible in his job he is also very careful with the safety of the yacht. He speaks English and Greek.