SEAZEN II Yacht Charter

Captain: Ozdemir Fidan

Ozdemir Fidan
Captain
Turkish

Sail and work experience
Ozdemir (Ozy) has spent over two decades working on yachts, motivated by his love for the sea and passion for sailing. He has worked up from a deckhand in 2003, to first mate in 2012 and Captain from 2016, travelling around the world for charters particularly in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Thanks to his extensive knowledge and experience of catamarans, he is uniquely suited to the role of Captain on a Sunreef Yacht. As a proactive and adaptable team member, Ozy relishes challenging opportunities and offers great leadership to SEAZEN II’s crew. His hands-on approach to management promotes organisation and efficiency onboard!

Job Description
Ozy oversees the navigation, general operations, and financial management of the vessel, as well as the well-being and safety of both the crew and guests. He maintains the yacht's efficient functioning at all times, ensuring strict compliance with hazard protocols and regulations. He further takes care of adhering to flag regulations, port state laws, and local regulations, managing the crew to guarantee full comprehension and compliance with the vessel's policies. In delegating tasks and supervising the crew's activities, he fosters teamwork and personalised growth.

Licences and Qualifications
• Yacht Master 500 Tons Qualification
• Yacht Master 200 Tons Power/Sail MCA Qualification
• Radar Observation and Plotting Certificate
• GMDSS General Operators Certificate
• MCA Small Power Boat and RIB Master Qualification
• Open Water Diving Certificate

Languages
English, Turkish, Italian, German

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Hikmet Deniz Yildirim
Deckhand
Turkish

Sail and Work Experience
Hikmet has experience as a seaman aboard the 70 ft sailing catamaran SUNREEF ROLEENO, where he was responsible for deck and engine room duties. He supported the captain with marina approaches and guest transport, showcasing strong seamanship and guest service skills. His sailing itinerary included extensive cruising throughout the Mediterranean, visiting Greek islands, Italian coasts, French Riviera and Spain.

Job Description
Hikmet supports the deck operations of the yacht, assisting with mooring, anchoring, tender driving, guest services, and engine room checks. He helps maintain the cleanliness and functionality of the exterior and technical areas, while contributing to the safe and smooth operation of the vessel.

Licenses and Qualifications
• STCW Basic Safety Training
• Security Awareness & Designated Security Duties
• Deckhand – Yeni Vira Marine & Sailing School

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Sitraka AndrianJafimanana
Chef
Madagascan

Sail and Work Experience
Sitraka is an experienced chef with a strong background in luxury hospitality and yachting. Over the past decade, he has held key positions in high-pressure environments, including Executive Chef at the Louvre Hotel **** in Madagascar, where he led a team of 21 kitchen staff, developed innovative training programs, and introduced sustainable menu options. Transitioning to the yachting industry, Sitraka worked as Chef aboard the Sunreef Yacht 80, ATHENA TOO, where he was responsible for creating seasonal menus, managing galley operations, and catering to a variety of dietary preferences, including meals for children and crew. As well as cooking, he is also passionate for jazz, and outdoor activities such as football and cycling.

Job Description
As the Chef, Sitraka is responsible for the crew and guest meals throughout the charter, ensuring that the food is enjoyable, the interior of the yacht is clean and serviceable, and that all dietary requirements are met. He is a creative cook, varying her meals to provide variety and according to the location of SEAZEN II, to have as much relevance as possible to the region being visited.

Qualifications and Certificates
• STCW
• HACCP Certificate
• CAP Food Production
• Diploma in Culinary Arts, Havila School Madagascar

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Gulistan (Rose) Tanrisever
Stewardess
Turkish

Sail and Work Experience
Rose has four seasons of experience in the yachting industry. Before joining the SEAZEN II crew, she most recently served as a Chief Stewardess aboard the 42M charter yacht M/Y AQUARELLA in Greece for two full seasons, leading the interior team and managing services for 12+ guests with high attention to detail. Prior to that, she was service stewardess on the 47M S/Y MILO during high-profile charters, developing silver service and bartending skills. She also worked as solo stewardess on M/Y SVETI SKY and M/Y SEVEN, handling service, housekeeping, and galley support. In her free time she enjoys dancing, yoga and reading.

Job Description
Rose is responsible for delivering high-standard interior service, including guest service, housekeeping, table settings, bartending, and event styling. She maintains exceptional standards in cleanliness and presentation, ensures guest comfort, and supports provisioning, inventory, and interior team coordination. Her calm demeanor and adaptable nature make her an asset in both high-pressure charters and private cruises.

Licenses and Qualifications
• STCW Basic Safety Training
• Hygiene Certificate Level 2
• Driver’s License