Panos Dimitriou – Captain
Captain Panos was born and lives in Athens. He has 18 years of experience in the marine industry and more specifically in motor yachts. He joined the yachting industry in 2005 and he has extensively cruised the Eastern and Western Mediterranean.
Panos graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos (Diploma Class A’) with all the required marine licenses and certifications under his belt. He has certainly made the most of his career at sea. Some of his Diplomas are: ECDIS CERTIFICATE, RO-RO PASSENGERS CERTIFICATE, ADVANCED MEDICAL CARE CERTIFICATE, INTERNATIONAL SHIP & PORT FACILITY SECURITY CODE, SHIP SECURITY OFFICER CERTIFICATE, ADVANCED FIRE FIGHTING AND LIFE SAVING CERTIFICATE, ARPA AND ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION CERTIFICATE. He brings a disciplined approach to each task. He is a very driven and energetic person, who loves his job. Panos will always make sure that the guests have an unforgettable experience whilst onboard and that everything flows as seamlessly as possible. Captain Panos has built up an experienced and efficient team that is now working alongside him and will take every effort in ensuring your charter runs smoothly and safely making a memorable vacation for all onboard Motor Yacht Rare Diamond.
Karolos Kitamrtzian – Chief Engineer
Karolos was born and lives in Athens. He graduated as an engineer from the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos in 2007 and from 2019 he is a Chief Engineer A’ class. He also holds all the required Marine Licenses and certifications such as Life Saving and Fire Fighting Appliances (Α-VI/1-1 to Α-VI/4-1), Ro-Ro Passengers Ships, Crowd and Crisis management, Ship Security Officer. Karolos has 20 years of experience in the Marine Industry and more specifically in Motor Yachts. He first joined the yachting industry in 2002. Karolos is an adaptable and resourceful problem solver with extensive knowledge of marine equipment, machinery maintenance and engine installation. These skills combined with an excellent work ethic make him a valued member of the team.
Alexandros Stavropoulos – Chef
Born in Athens in 1982, Alexandros, a seasoned chef with over a decade of experience, embarked on his culinary journey in prestigious restaurants and hotels before venturing into the yachting industry in 2008. Possessing a Class A diploma from the Hellenic Ministry of Mercantile Marine, he is dedicated to refining his craft and knowledge. Alexandros has enriched his culinary expertise through seminars in Mediterranean cuisine, rice, flour, bread, Turkish stuffed cuisine, and Greek & European Cheeses. Beyond the kitchen, he finds passion in Martial Arts and Enduro mountain bike racing. Known for his calm yet enthusiastic demeanor, Alexandros consistently goes above and beyond, striving to exceed the expectations of his clients with every culinary endeavor.
Previous Yachts: M/Y Makani, M/Y Aqua Libra, M/Y Iris, M/Y Condor A, M/Y Almea
Pandora Vouga – Chief Stewardess
Pandora was born in Athens in 1970. She has 20 years of experience in the yachting industry. She ensures high levels of guests’ satisfaction.
Pandora always brings a positive, uplifting attitude while going above and beyond supporting her team in order to offer excellent client service. Her friendly and pleasing personality, alongside her passion for impeccable client service is what sets her apart as a Chief Stewardess. She holds the Bosun License and certificates such as Safety and Fire Certificate, Life Guarding, Speed boat license and Seaman’s Book Seafarers Health Service. With Pandora’s friendly personality and great organizational skills Rare Diamond’s guests are sure to be happy and smiling throughout their charter.
Eleni Chantzi – Stewardess
Eleni was born in Athens in 1978. She joined the yachting industry in 2020. Eleni is passionate about consistently delivering an exceptional level of guest service and is excited at the challenge of working onboard Rare Diamond. She is hardworking and has a positive outlook and always approaches guests with a welcoming smile. She holds a Silver Service Diploma, and she is now taking courses in wine bartending and mixologist courses. Eleni would like to continue to learn and advance to become a Chief Stewardess in the future.
Jerry Calopez – Deckhand
Jerry was born in 1980 in the Philippines and lives in Athens. Before joining the yachting industry 10 years ago, he worked in tanker ships for at least 5 years. Jerry holds certificates in Safety Familiarization, Security Awareness and Designated Security Duties, and a speed boat license.
He has different duties onboard, including navigation watch, mooring, and anchoring procedures, jet-ski launch and recovery, tender driving and many others. Jerry is a hard worker, very willing, with a team spirit.
