SOLARIS

Captain: Giannis Kozakis

M/Y Solaris
Crew Profile 2019

Captain Giannis Kozakis
Nationality: Hellenic

Captain Giannis holds a Captain’s First Class Diploma and has more than 27 years of experience in high-specification luxury motor yachts, including several 45m+. He holds Certificates in SSO, GMDSS, ARPA, Radar, Fire Fighting and First Aid. With excellent knowledge of East and West Med, the Aegean and Ionian waters, he can be relied on to recommend the right place for the right occasion, from cosmopolitan full-service beach clubs in popular islands to deserted sandy beaches off the beaten track. His hobbies include scuba diving, fishing and construing thermal airplane models. Captain Giannis speaks excellent English and has two children.

Chief Engineer Panos Katsanos
Nationality: Hellenic

Panos has more than 20 years of experience as First Engineer across the maritime sector, from high-tech motor yachts to large commercial ships. He holds Certificates in SSO, Life-Saving, First Aid and Fire Fighting. Panos is responsible for service and maintenance oversight of main engines and generators, and all mechanical & electrical systems. Always keen to serve the needs of the guests, Panos makes sure everything on the yacht is tiptop condition.

Chef Stelios Theiakos
Nationality: Hellenic

Stelios has been a chef for the last 15 years in Yachts, Restaurants and 5-star hotels. Using local produce and fabulous wine pairings he is executing his culinary creations to world-class standards. He is prepared to accommodate special dietary restrictions and nutrition, last minute requests and he is quite fond of preparing dishes with fish just caught by our resident fisherman, Captain Giannis! Stelios can also quickly produce the right cocktail for the right occasion and is quite the wine connoisseur.

Chief Stewardess Zoe Patsoureniou
Nationality: Hellenic

Zoe has 20 years of experience in providing impeccable service to yachts, including several 45m+. She is a team member with great communication skills. With extraordinary attention to detail, Zoe is able to anticipate the needs of her guests in advance and is exceptional with children. She also holds Skipper license Class A.


Deckhand Ramon Mentes
Nationality: Filipino

Ramon has been assisting with ship-board operations, maintenance, anchoring, tender and toys, line handling, moorings and general deck care for the last 18 years. He is married with 2 children. Born in Philippines, Ramon enjoys swimming, fishing and reading in his spare time.