BHAVANA

Name: Januari (Ari)
Nationality: Indonesian
Position: Second Officer
Position details: Second Officer
Languages: Not specified
Description: Januari is Bhavanas second mate who comes from the north of Jakarta. He is in charge of navigation, passage planning and maintaining the vessels emergency equipment. He also serves as a watch officer on the boat to make sure all guests are safe from any external events during their stay on the boat. With extensive experience working in various cargoboats, he is well versed in maintaining safety and organization within a vessel.

Name: Muhammad Sabil
Nationality: Indonesian
Position: Chase Boat Captain
Position details: Tender driver
Languages: Not specified
Description: Muhammad Sabil comes from the island of Bima, in West Nusa Tenggara. He is the speedboat driver for Bhavana. He has 6 years of experience as a speedboat driver in various diving and snorkeling boats. With experience driving in Komodo, Raja Ampat, Banda Neira, Ambon, Sabil has proven to be a reliable team member for any vessel he is in as his experience is unmatched in knowing the waters of Indonesia.

Name: Endang Wati Ode (End)
Nationality: Indonesian
Position: Stewardess
Position details: Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: End’s background spans luxury resorts and Phinisi yachts, giving her awell-rounded perspective on hospitality and life onboard. She approaches each guest interaction with care, discretion and a strong eye for detail, contributing to a service style that is both attentive and unobtrusive. Her thoughtful nature and consistency help create the relaxed and welcoming environment guests experience aboard Bhavana.

Name: Nurrohman Nurroh
Nationality: Indonesian
Position: Head Chef
Position details: Chef
Languages: Not specified
Description: Chef Nurrohman began his culinary career in Jakarta’s restaurant industry, progressing from kitchen assistant to senior cook in an Italian restaurant. Since 2013, he has worked as a head chef aboard traditional Phinisi vessels before continuing his career as a private chef on superyachts. With decades of experience, he brings extensive culinary knowledge, creativity and consistency to the kitchen aboard Bhavana.

Name: Yermia (Jerry) Triswindarto
Nationality: Indonesian
Position: Chef
Position details: Chef Assistant
Languages: Not specified
Description: Yerri brings over a decade of experience in the hospitality and yachting industries. Throughout his career, he has developed a strong foundation in culinary preparation, attention to detail, and teamwork. Working alongside Chef Nurrohman, he contributes to delivering beautifully presented dishes and a consistently high standard of dining, helping create the exceptional culinary experience aboard Bhavana.

Name: Olivia Kasukar
Nationality: Indonesian
Position: Masseuse
Position details: Spa Therapist
Languages: Not specified
Description: Olivia brings over ten years of experience in luxury hospitality, having built her career in high-end hotels, diving resorts and luxury Phinisi yachts. Passionate about wellness and guest care, she combines her expertise as a spa therapist with a warm, attentive approach to service. Her professionalism and dedication help create a relaxing and memorable experience for every guest aboard Bhavana.

Name: Heri Prima Suganda
Nationality: Indonesian
Position: Engineer
Position details: 2nd Engineer
Languages: Not specified
Description: TBC

Name: Syarifuddin (Dimas)
Nationality: Indonesian
Position: Engineer
Position details: Oiler
Languages: Not specified
Description: TBC

Name: Mustakim Mansur Laa
Nationality: Indonesian
Position: Deckhand
Position details: Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: Mustakim comes from Labuan Bajo and has over 20 years of experience on Phinisi Liveaboards. He has sailed extensively throughout Indonesia, including some of its most remote destinations, ensuring smooth and safe operations within the deck department.

Name: Andi Sanir
Nationality: Indonesian
Position: Dive Instructor
Position details: Dive Master
Languages: Not specified
Description: Andi’s diving career has taken him from Wakatobi to Komodo and across many of Indonesia’s most celebrated underwater destinations. With extensive experience aboard liveaboards, he has developed a sharp eye for marine life, dive conditions and the hidden details that make each site unique. Enthusiastic and reassuring in the water, he takes great pleasure in introducing guests to the richness and diversity of Indonesia’s underwater world.

Name: Abdul Rahman
Nationality: Indonesian
Position: Captain
Position details: Captain
Languages: Not specified
Description: Captain Abdul Rahman is a seasoned captain hailing from South Sulawesi. With 10 years of experience ranging from Luxury Phinisi Yachts to cargo ships, he is a proven leader that can foster a supporting environment and create a professional atmosphere among his crew while also optimizing safety on his vessels.

Name: Hasbi Ronal
Nationality: Indonesian
Position: First Officer
Position details: Chief Officer
Languages: Not specified
Description: Hasbi is Bhavana’s Chief Officer hailing from Jakarta. With 20 years of experience in the Marine Industry, Hasbi has organized the safety of vessels including the crew, deck management, navigation, and safety. He is part of the bridge to ensure that the ship journeys safely along with the captain and that discipline on the boat is maintained.

Name: Gede Sukadana
Nationality: Indonesian
Position: Chief steward/ess
Position details: Chief Steward
Languages: Not specified
Description: Gede hails from the island of Bali. With 9 years of experience under his belt, all on luxury phinisi boats, Gede always brings a smile to guests faces while upholding the highest standard in quality for any vessel he is on. Gede can be found around the deck, ensuring that that needs and wants of guests are always ready to be catered to.

Name: Sudarsono -
Nationality: Indonesian
Position: Chief engineer
Position details: Chief Engineer
Languages: Not specified
Description: Sudarsono comes from the city of Madiun in East Java. He brings with him 14 years of experience as a chief engineer on various vessels. Ranging from phinisi boats to cargoships, chief engineer Sudarsono always ensures his vessels run smoothly. You can find him in the underbelly of the boat making sure your trip runs uninterrupted with his engineering team.

Name: Hortensius (Martin) Yardan
Nationality: Indonesian
Position: Engineer
Position details: 3rd Engineer
Languages: Not specified
Description: Yardan is part of the engineering team and hails from Komodo . He brings with him 13 years of experience as assistant engineer and head engineer in Phinisi and supply boats in Indonesia. You can find him working together with the Chief Engineer to ensure all the machineries are kept well in check and to make sure emergency procedures are always monitored and checked.

Name: Frederik Santur (Edy)
Nationality: Indonesian
Position: Steward
Position details: Housekeeper
Languages: Not specified
Description: Edi has built his career in hospitality through a strong foundation in food & beverage service and housekeeping. With over six years of experience aboard luxury Phinisi yachts, he is recognised for his professionalism, attention to detail and commitment to excellence. Working alongside End, he helps maintain the exceptional standards of comfort, cleanliness and personalised service that define the experience aboard Bhavana.

Name: Indra Gunawan
Nationality: Indonesian
Position: Chase Boat Captain
Position details: Tender driver/Carpenter
Languages: Not specified
Description: Indra hails from the city of Bulukumba in South Sulawesi. He has 5 years of experience working in the marine industry,Along with his skills as a speedboat driver, Indra is also the vessel’s dedicated carpenter to ensure that any maintenance needs on a wooden vessel is met with prompt response and that the trip is not interrupted.

Position: Cruise Director (TBA)