CREW PROFILE
Captain : Panagiotis Stratis
Captain Panagiotis was born in 1980 and holds a Class A’ Diploma. With his 21 years’ sea going experience he can guarantee to the guests an unforgettable experience onboard. He started his career on Tanker Ships, served onboard Cruise Ships for more than 10 years and then joined yachting industry having served onboard many yachts such as M/Y Al Mirqab, M/Y Al Mirqab III, M/Y Riva I, M/Y Al Salamah. He has all the necessary certificates, he has attended many courses regarding Human Element Leadership and Management and also holds speed boat and open water diver license. In 2022, he joined M/Y Eva crossing with her from Spain to Greece. He is fully familiarized with modern ship equipment with vigorous interpersonal and communication skills. He is energetic, reliable and proactive. Panagiotis is an expert in the Greek and Med waters and loves to offer tailor made cruises and organizing all kinds of activities. He speaks English and his hobbies are diving, travelling and jet-skiing.
Engineer : Michail Syntychakis
Michail was born in 1979 and he is a Greek national. He has all the necessary certificates and apart from the engineering certificates, he has also open water sports diver certificate. He started his career on Tanker Ships and then moved to the Yachting Industry having served onboard M/Y Iris, M/Y Magix, M/Y Sanjana, M/Y Velvet, M/Y Seakid before joining M/Y Eva in 2024. He can assure your safety onboard and he is always keen to assist with deck activities and water sports on M/Y Eva. Michail speaks English and enjoys travelling and water sports.
Chef : Harris Stamopoulos
Harris was born in 1975 and he is a Greek national. He has studied Culinary Arts and he has attended numerous seminars regarding Bread and Pastry, Sushi and Asian cuisine. He has worked in luxurious restaurants in Greece and villas and entered the yachting industry in 2014. Before joining M/Y Eva in 2024 he offered his services onboard M/Y Tueq, M/Y Rare find, M/Y Tyndareo, M/Y Bolaro and S/Y White Pearl. He specializes in Modern Greek Cuisine and Greek gastronomy. He has a passion for cooking and he produces exceptional dishes with fresh local ingredients which can satisfy the most demanding guests. Harris speaks English and loves swimming and travelling.
Chief Stewardess : Emilyn Ribao
Emilyn is a very hard worker, efficient and high energy individual with multitasking ability. She studied Food Technology and she holds a Silver Service Certificate. She has also a Certificate of Culinary Arts Management and a Certificate of Bartending. She had worked in childcare and in hospitality for many years and then joined the Yachting Industry. She has served onboard M/Y HPD and she joined the team of M/Y Eva in 2022. She is flexible, willing to learn, approachable and hospitable. Emilyn has an eye for detail and with her welcoming personality assures a comfortable stay onboard. In her spare time she likes reading, cooking, swimming and hiking.
Stewardess : Vera Balaban
Vera was born in 1977; she is an Ukrainian national and a Greek resident. She is a graduate of the Culinary School in Ukraine and she has attended many seminars for hospitality. She is very reliable and communicative. Before joining M/Y EVA team, she has worked for many years in the yachting industry assisting in all interior activities regarding the guests’ needs having served onboard many yachts such as M/Y Bliss, M/Y Rare Find, M/Y Tueq. She speaks Russian, Greek and English.
Deckhand : Michael Curada
Michael was born in 1966. He speaks English and Greek and he is a Filipino national. He holds a Bachelor in Marine Transportation and he has all the necessary certificates. He also has a speed boat license. He started his career onboard commercial ships and then joined the Yachting Industry. Before joining M/Y Eva team in 2022, he had served onboard many motor yachts such as M/Y Seralia, M/Y Princess L, M/Y Lady L. He is pleasant, honest, hardworking and always ready to help his crew mates.
Deckhand : Amancio Cabuga
Amancio was born in 1972 and he is a Filipino national. He has a certificate in Marine Engineering from Namei Polytechnic Institute and all the necessary certificates of a seaman. He started his career onboard Cargo ships and then joined yachting industry onboard various yachts such as M/Y Disco Volante, M/Y Elena III, M/Y Karma. Amancio speaks English, Greek and Tagalog and he enjoys travelling and water sports.