THE MAJ OCEANIC

Pablo has guided divers through Indonesian sites since 2010, briefing each dive around site knowledge and safety. On the sundeck at BBQ nights he sings and plays guitar, and takes requests from guests.

• From Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara
• Diving career since 2010
• Extensive knowledge of Indonesian dive sites

Captain Bram navigates Indonesian waters he has known since childhood in Labuan Bajo, and has held his captain's certificate since 2010. More than a decade running phinisi vessels informs his routing and anchorage decisions.

• From Labuan Bajo, Flores Island
• Age 42
• Certified captain since 2010
• Over ten years in the phinisi industry

Abdul stands bridge watch with navigation experience built over many years on cargo ships crossing open ocean. He is working toward his own command.

• From South Sulawesi
• Age 32
• Many years navigating cargo ships internationally

Muhlis keeps watch as 2nd Officer after entering yachting in 2017 and working up from housekeeping aboard a phinisi. That route means he understands both deck routines and the interior side of guest service.

• From Bima, Sumbawa
• In the yachting industry since 2017
• Began onboard in housekeeping before promotion to 2nd Officer
• Previously worked as a site security officer

Desak runs the galley with two decades in the industry, including 13 years with Aman group resorts. A Bali native, she is hands-on across preparation, cooking and presentation for every service.

• Bali native
• Two decades of culinary experience
• 13 years with Aman group resorts

Sardi cooks the daily crew meals and steps in on deck and during water sports when an extra pair of hands helps the day run on time. He plays guitar at beach BBQ nights.

• Based in Labuan Bajo
• Works as crew chef, preparing daily crew meals
• Experienced across several maritime roles

Oliv works the galley alongside Head Chef Desak, sharing preparation and service for guest meals on board.

• Assistant Chef, working under Head Chef Desak Putu Wardani
• Part of the galley team aboard The Maj Oceanic

Aris leads the interior team with a decade in the yachting industry, keeping service and cabin routines running to schedule. His hospitality background shapes the detail of daily guest service.

• Ten years of experience in the yachting industry
• Extensive hospitality background
• Heads the onboard hospitality service

Agung looks after table service and the bar, making the coffees and cocktails through the day. He has won several barista and latte art competitions and experiments with mixology on board.

• From Bali
• Extensive bar and barista skills
• Winner of several barista and latte art competitions
• Youngest member of the crew

Yovan handles housekeeping, turning cabins and guest areas around quickly between activities. He is also a skilled singer and performs at beach BBQ nights.

• Previous experience on yachts and in hotels across the Indonesian archipelago
• Housekeeping steward aboard The Maj Oceanic

Arna is a Balinese therapist with over ten years in the spa industry, treating guests on board in the dedicated massage room. She works across Balinese massage, deep tissue, Swedish, aromatherapy and reflexology.

• Balinese therapist
• Over a decade of spa experience in Indonesia and overseas
• Trained in Balinese massage, deep tissue, Swedish massage, aromatherapy and reflexology
• Massage and spa treatments are charged in addition to the charter rate

Irwan maintains the mechanical and electronic systems that keep the vessel running, with over a decade in maritime engineering. As a certified Rescue Diver he is also on hand during water activities.

• Over ten years of experience in maritime engineering
• Certified Rescue Diver
• Responsible for the vessel's mechanical and electronic systems

Danove supports the engine room, bringing more than two and a half years of passenger ship service to the watch. He has been a certified engineer since 2022.

• From Lombok
• Age 27
• Certified engineer since 2022
• Over two years and seven months working on passenger ships

Erwin brings four years in the phinisi industry to the engineering watch, working on the systems that keep the vessel operating day to day. He is aiming to progress to chief engineer.

• From Labuhan Mapin, Sumbawa
• Age 37
• Four years of experience in the phinisi industry

Hans works the deck and drives the tender, running guest transfers to shore and dive sites with a firm line on safety. He also fishes and often brings back the catch of the day.

• From Pora in Manggarai Barat, a centre of traditional phinisi boat building
• Deck hand and tender driver
• Previously served on tugboats and cargo vessels

Dewa handles deck work and tender driving, with seven years in the industry behind his approach to guest safety on the water. He also sets up and clears the beach parties.

• From Bulukumba, Sulawesi
• Seven years of industry experience
• Deck hand and tender driver

Tino works on deck and drives the tender, holding Basic Safety Training certification and a seaman's book. He started in housekeeping and service on board, so he can turn his hand to either side of the operation.

• From Buleleng, Bali
• Graduate of the Stella's Child program
• Joined on a three-month internship in 2021, then full-time
• Holds Basic Safety Training (BST) certification and a seaman's book