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 |  | | Captain: Mac Auwers | Nationality: British | | Number of Crew 8 | | Crew Profiles:
Mac Auwers (United Kingdom / Belgium)
Master
Joined Boat: 7th December 2005
BSc. (Hons.) Marine Navigation & Underwater Science
Master Class IV (3000 tonnes)
PADI Rescue Diver
Interests : Music, Reading, Sailing, Travelling
Mac has been sailing on yachts of various sizes since 1988. He has been working in the yachting industry since 1996 and first stepped aboard a Perini Navi in 1997. In 1999 Mac took over his first yacht (SY Enterprise, Perini Navi) and continued to run her until joining Andromeda La Dea.
Aeneas Hollins (United Kingdom)
Relief Captain
Joined Boat : 1st April 2004
Master Class IV (3000 tonnes)
ISM & ISPS Trained Safety Officer
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (Instructor)
Interests : Marine Biology, Kite Boarding,
Aeneas has been working on yachts since 1994, prior to joining Andromeda he worked as a MCA and RYA sailing instructor for several years.
Raul Oberto (Venezuela)
Chief Engineer
Joined Boat : 8th March 2006
Commercial First Engineer III/2
Interests : Reading, Music, Travelling, Exercise
Raul started his commercial engineer training at university in Venezuela in 94. From 96 until 98 he worked on commercial tankers and since 98 has worked on various large yachts including the Perini Navi SY Enterprise.
Pavel Sedlak (Czech Republic)
Chief Engineer (Job Share)
Joined Boat: 6th April 2008
University Diploma of Mechanical Engineering
MCA Chief Engineer III/2 CoC
PADI Advanced Diver
Interests: Adventure, Sailing, Diving, Motorbikes
Pavel traveled after graduating at the Czech Technical University in Prague in 1996. For 5 years he circumnavigated the globe, sailing from Australia across the Indian Ocean to Europe, he discovered the “Marine World” where he has stayed since. Before joining Andromeda La Dea he worked as Chief Engineer on SY Legacy (Perini Navi).
Adrian Gusman (Malta)
First Mate
Joined Boat : 17th March 2008
MCA Officer Of the Watch OOW
Approved Engine Course
PADI Divemaster
Interests : Photography, Diving, Camping, Reading, Traveling.
Being brought up on the island of Malta, Hoss gained a natural flair for the sea from a very young age. In 2004 he decided to leave behind his routine island life in Malta to join the yachting industry. He joined Andromeda La Dea in March 2008 after a year of traveling and sailing in French Polynesia. Hoss is a keen sailor who loves diving, photography, traveling to remote places and reading.
Thomas Shen (New Zealand)
Technician / Deckhand
Joined Boat : 30th April 2007
Diploma in Electronic Engineering
CISCO, CCNA
Interests : Motor Racing, Snowboarding
After completing his Diploma at the University of Auckland, Thomas was employed as a marine electronic engineer in Auckland’s Viaduct from 2003 to 2007. During this time Thomas also traveled to Japan to attend a Furuno training course in deep sea commercial equipment. Thomas then joined Andromeda La Dea to enjoy new challenges and adventure.
Nicole Poirier (United States)
Chef
Joined Boat : 28th January 2008
Diplome & Master Diplome, Ecole Ritz-Escoffier
NAUI Open Water Diver
Interests: Music, Singing, Watercolor Painting, Travel, and Hiking
Nicole joined her passions of both cooking and sailing when she joined the yachting industry in 2003. She worked as both a freelance yacht chef and independent private caterer for 2 years before seeking out a superyacht in 2005 which both chartered and acted as mothership to a world-famous race boat. She joined Andromeda La Dea after an eight month stint of travel in Africa and Europe during which she continued to seek out and learn new culinary techniques and trends.
Hilary Gibson (Australia)
Head Stewardess / Masseuse
Joined Boat : 10th July 2007
Level 3 Hospitality Certification (Australia)
PADI Open Water Diver
Qualified Massage Therapist
Interests : Music & Festivals, Travel, Trekking, Swimming, Photography
Hilary has been working in the hospitality industry since 1996 and started her yachting life on the Great Barrier Reef in 1997, before heading abroad to travel. After traveling through Asia and Europe she joined her first overseas yacht in 1999. Since then she has combined her career in the yachting industry with her love of adventure and travel.
Shaye Mead (Australia)
Stewardess
Joined Boat : 27th July 2007
Level 3 Hospitality Certification (Australia)
Travel Agent
Sales Consultant
Interests : Travel, Camping, Trekking, Music, Photography
Shaye started in the hospitality industry at an early age prior to beginning her world travels. She joined her first expedition vessel in 2000. Shaye has also done stints as a travel agent and a used vehicle consultant but always returns to yachts for her love of the ocean and meeting people.
Linda Pearson (Australia)
Stewardess / Deckhand & Dive Operations
Joined Boat : 6th December 2006
PADI Open Water Dive Instructor
Master of Yachts (Offshore 200 tonnes)
Interests : Underwater photography, trekking, diving, traveling, fishing.
Linda began her career at sea as a dive instructor / underwater videographer operating on the Great Barrier Reef – Queensland. Linda’s passion for the sea lead her to the yachting industry and to new ocean adventures with Andromeda La Dea.
Amanda Weber (Australia)
Stewardess/Masseuse
Joined Boat: 1st July, 2008
Qualified Massage Therapist
Professional Tennis Coach
Interests: Tennis, Golf, Snowboarding, Skiing, Water Skiing, Touch Football, Travel
Prior to working aboard Andromeda, Amanda was working in the sports industry. For the past 10 years Amanda has run a successful tennis coaching/massage business in Australia. With her love of travel, Amanda wants to use her skills to enjoy a new career and new challenges in the yachting industry.
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