HALAS Yacht Charter Motor Sailer

Crew Profile

Captain
Yaşar �akır, Turk, 61
Previous experience: As is common in families from the Black Sea region of Turkey Yasar practically learned to swim before he could walk. Third-generation captain, he worked in the Turkish Maratime Authority for 35 years. Throughout his career he operated around 150 differents size of vessels. He also worked on board Halas 71 in 1978 when she was operated as a ferry boat at the Bosphorus.
Waters cruised: Aegean and mediterranean
Job description: He is responsible for navigation, safety and management of the vessel. Responsible to ensure the safe and the efficient operation of the boat at all times including compliance with all safety procedures and regulations.
Licenses & certificates: STCW 95; First aid
Education: High school diploma
Hobbies: Anything related to the sea!

Chef
Gazi Koyun, Turk 41
Previous experience: Divan Hotel (5 star hotel in Istanbul, Ulus 29 (restaurant), Garnt restaurant, Antalya 29 and Municipality Social facility.
Sail and work experience: He has always loved the sea but never thought of it as a career before joining HALAS. He is a great team worker, clean and committed. He has a deep knowledge of Turkish cuisine. Guests are always impressed with the taste and presentation of the buffet. He can speak English.
Waters cruised: Aegean and mediterranean
Job description: He is responsible for guests and crew meals, assuring a rich variety of food. He reviews the inventory, and adheres the kitchen budget. He is always ready to satisfy personal diatary requests.
Licenses & certificates: STCW 95, First aid; Professionalism and customer satisfaction; ISO 9001; Hygiene, Chicken food number 1 certificate, Tex mex food certificate.
Education: High school diploma and studying a correspondance degree
Hobbies: Reading, traveling,playing chess