Name: Sinisa Vuletic
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Chief engineer
Position details: Chief Engineer
Languages: Not specified
Description: Crew bio coming
Name: Marin Milin
Nationality: Croatian
Position: First Officer
Position details: Chief Officer
Languages: Not specified
Description: Crew bio coming
Name: Julia Angelova
Nationality: Ukrainian
Position: Chief steward/ess
Position details: Chief Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Julia is from Odessa, Ukraine. After studying at maritime college her career began on passenger ships in 1999.
Between 2000-2005 Julia worked in the catering industry in America where she developed excellent customer service and hospitality skills.
Julia has been a stewardess in the yachting industry since 2006 where she gets job satisfaction from
providing guests with an unforgettable experience.
Julia enjoys meeting new people and exploring the world via the ocean, and loves to jet ski in her spare time. Julia is fluent in Russian and English.
Name: Ivan Bilaver
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Captain
Position details: Captain
Languages: Not specified
Description: As a graduate from the Marine High School and Maritime University in Zadar, Croatia, Ivan started his ocean-based career in 2009 as 3rd officer on board 68m passenger ship M/V MELITA. He spent the following two summer seasons as chief officer on board busy 46m charter yacht M/Y PRINCESS IOLANTHE.
This was followed by an appointment as chief officer on board the privately owned 35m M/Y STELLA and as chief officer and relief captain for 28m M/Y BRAVO II and 50m M/Y VENTURA; all with the same owner. Afterwards, Ivan was captain on board the commercial 38m M/V SHEARWATER, and then joined the owner of M/Y INDIGO STAR I and his family for their 2,5-year trip around the world.
He was Captain on board for 7 years and then decided to move for new challenges and is now ready to welcome guests on board LADY I.
In his spare time, Ivan likes sport fishing, diving and powerboat driving.
Name: Ivo Cirjak
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Chef
Position details: Chef
Languages: Not specified
Description: With over two decades of culinary experience and more than 13 years in the yachting industry, Chef Ivo brings an exceptional blend of international flavours and five-star service to every charter aboard M/Y LADY I.
Originally from Zadar, Croatia, Chef Ivo began his career in Italy in 2002, where he spent 10 years mastering Mediterranean, Italian, French, Asian, Halal, and fusion cuisines. His time in Italy not only sharpened his skills in refined regional dishes but also made him fluent in Italian. He has since worked on a range of prestigious private and charter yachts, up to 65 meters, consistently delighting guests with his creativity, adaptability, and impeccable presentation.
Chef Ivo has Michelin-level experience and holds multiple maritime and culinary certifications, including STCW, ENG1, Food Hygiene Level 2, and a Boat Skipper B license. In 2024, he further solidified his commitment to excellence by pursuing formal ship cook certification.
Known for his warm, professional demeanour and deep respect for guest preferences and dietary needs, Chef Ivo crafts unforgettable menus tailored to every itinerary—whether it’s a sunrise breakfast in the Med or a bespoke tasting dinner under the stars.
Embark on a culinary journey with Chef Ivo aboard M/Y LADY I, where every meal is a celebration.
Name: Madinat Magomedova
Nationality: Russian
Position: Stewardess
Position details: Second Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Madinat studied at Astrakhan State University and joined the yachting industry in 2019 on board 58m M/Y THE LORD OF THE SEAS.
Her experience led her to become a solo stewardess in 2020 before working as 2nd stewardess last season aboard M/Y ALHAMBRA.
Madinat is also a masseuse and offers relaxation, therapeutic, and corrective massage to guests, as well as manicures and pedicures.
She thoroughly enjoys meeting new people and exploring new places, and loves the adrenaline rush of the jet ski. Madinat’s mother tongue is Russian and she is fluent in both English and Turkish.
Name: Mariia Gryniuk
Nationality: Ukrainian
Position: Stewardess
Position details: Third Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Mariia grew up in Ukraine and studied at the Odessa Maritime Training Centre, and has worked in yachting for over six years.
In her free time, Mariia enjoys sports and learning new things as she strives to push her skill set.
When in the water, Mariia embraces the opportunity to duck and dive with the SeaBob.
She is passionate about her job and loves bringing positive energy to the guests. Mariia joined the crew aboard LADY I in March 2022 and is fluent in Ukrainian, Russian and English.
Name: Lovre Vrsaljko
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Bosun
Position details: Bosun
Languages: Not specified
Description: Lovre grew up in Zadar on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, which meant he was only ever a stone’s throw away from incredible beaches and islands to explore.
Lovre landed his first permanent role within the yachting industry in 2018, after completing Nautical Maritime School.
After working on various yachts, Lovre has climbed the ranks and built an excellent understanding of all guest and operational requirements.
In his spare time, he enjoys visiting new places as well as the exhilarating thrill of wakeboarding. Lovre is fluent in Croatian and English.
Name: Baris Karabulut
Nationality: Turkish
Position: Deckhand
Position details: Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: Baris grew up in Dalaman, situated on the southwest coast of Turkey.
He began working in the yachting sector in 2011 as a seasoned deckhand.
Baris values the opportunities he gets to explore new places and meet new people. He enjoys working with his team to create an unforgettable experience for the guests.
In his spare time, he enjoys a variety of water sports, with water skiing being his favourite.
Baris speaks Turkish as his first language and is very competent in English.