SAKURA

Captain: AHMET

CAPTAIN / CHEF AHMET

Captain Ahmet was born in Istanbul, Turkey. He studied at Istanbul Maritime High School and acquired a degree in Tourism and Hotel Management. His passion for the sea encouraged him to pursue a career as a skipper and he has never looked back.
During his military service, he served as a captain for 12 months in different locations across the sea. Before M/Y Sakura, he worked as a captain on five other different yachts across Istanbul, Bodrum and Greece so he really knows his stuff about the area! Ahmet speaks Turkish natively and English at an intermediate level. As well as being a great captain, Ahmet has always had a flair for cooking and is sure to impress you with his skills in the kitchen on board!
Currently he holds Yacht Master 500 GT.

CERTIFICATES:
Watchkeeping Certificate Proficiency In Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Personal Safety and Social Responsibility Training Certificate Personnel Security and Social Responsibility Training Certificate First Aid Training Certificate Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Training Advanced Fire Fighting Certificate Medical Care Training Certificate Security White Paper Security Awareness Certificate Designated Security Tasks Certificate

DECKHAND / SECOND IN COMMAND HASAN

Hasan was born in Trabzon, Turkey and studied law at university. However, being on the sea was always his true passion and he always had a desire to pursue it further than just a hobby. After graduating from university, Hasan decided to fulfill his dream of becoming a sailor! Before Sakura, he worked on two different motor boats as a captain. His mother language is Turkish and he is fluent in English.

CERTIFICATES:
Watchkeeping Certificate Proficiency In Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Personal Survival Techniques Training Certificate Personal Safety and Social Responsibility Training Certificate Elementary First Aid Training Certificate Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Training