Force Blue Crew
2018: Best Charter Crew (Yachts over 50m) - Awardedby Fraser
2015: Roberto Migliaccio Award for Captain Tarquini
2012: Best Charter Crew of the Year (Yachts over 50m)
2008: Captain Tarquini awarded Captain of the Year
° Ferdinando Tarquini,
Captain
Languages: English, Italian, French (basic)
Special skills: RYA Wave Runner Instructor, Flyboard and Hoverboard License, Jet-ski
Instructor
Hobbies / Interests: Photography, Music, Travelling
On board since: March 2005
Originally from Italy, Ferdinando has already 30 years of experience in the maritime industry. After graduating
from nautical school, he started his career as officer and worked on board several motor yachts including NADIR
II and T.M. BLUE ONE, and sailing yachts VAE VICTIS and CARRERA. With his passion for travelling, Ferdinando has
extensively cruised in the Caribbean and the Maldives, and knows the Mediterranean like the back of his pocket.
A qualified jet-ski instructor, he is also a RYA certified wave runner trainer. Captain of FORCE BLUE for nearly
15 years, Ferdinando was awarded Captain of the Year in 2008 and also won the Roberto Migliaccio Award in 2015
in the name of his outstanding level of service, loyalty and dedication.
Charter captain
of the year award.
° Andrea Cavicchioli, Chief Mate
Languages: English, Italian
Special skills: RYA wave runner instructor, Jet-ski Instructor
Hobbies / Interests: Football, Internet, Music, Travelling
On board since: November 2007
Born in Italy, Andrea started his career in yachting at the age of 22 and was promoted to 2nd Officer after only
2 years in the industry. With an extensive passion for travelling, Andrea had the opportunity to cruise widely,
gaining great knowledge of the Mediterranean and the Maldives. Andrea has already 12 years of experience as
Chief Officer on board FORCE BLUE. He is very reliable and always ready to help the other members of the crew.
During his free time, he enjoys listening to music and playing football.
° Luciano Tarquini , Chief Engineer
Languages: English, Italian
Special skills: RYA Wave Runner Instructor, Flyboard and Hoverboard License, Jet-ski
Instructor
Hobbies / Interests: Football, Internet, Music
On board since: January 2005
With a strong background in the industry, Luciano has cruised for 15 years all over the Mediterranean. Initially
2nd Engineer on carrier vessels, he decided to focus his career on motor yachts. With great motivation and
enthusiasm, he also cruised in the Maldives and the Caribbean. Luciano gained a lot of experience working on
board AWAY and LADY IN BLUE yachts, before joining FORCE BLUE in 2005 as Chief Engineer. When he is not working,
Luciano enjoys listening to music and visiting his family in Italy.
° Alessandro Lombardi, 1st Engineer
Languages: English, Italian
After completing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Alessandro started his career in the maritime industry in
1998. With greate experience in mechanical and electrical work, Alessandro ensures that the engine room system
on
FORCE BLUE are at the highest standards. Before joining the crew of FORCE BLUE Alessandro also worked on
different
motor yachts including Sophie Blue, Dionea, Nataly and Shergoold.
° Maurizio Copello, 2nd Mate
Languages: English, Italian
Hobbies / Interests: Internet, Music, Travelling
On board since: March 2017
Maurizio attended the Nautical Institute 'Cristoforo Colombo', then started his career at sea in 2013. He gained
experience in the yachting industry working on board a few Ferrettis. He joined FORCE BLUE in 2017 and is very
excited for another season with new guests on board. When he is not working, Maurizio enjoys listening to music
and online surfing.
° Beglov Artem, 3rd Mate
Languages: Russian, English, Italian
Special skills: Deck Officer School
Hobbies / Interests: Music, Travelling, Photography
On board since: February 2019
Beglov is a hard-worker and has been passionate about the sea since his youngest age. He is keen to improve and
learn new skills on board FORCE BLUE in order to deliver his guests a memorable experience. Very enthusiastic,
he is delighted to have the opportunity to cruise and discover new destinations, always maintaining order and
efficiency on board FORCE BLUE.
° Dario Spinetto, Bosun
Languages: English, Italian
Special skills: Diving instructor, Flyboard and Hoverboard License, Jet-ski Instructor
Hobbies / Interests: Swimming, Music
On board since: May 2005
His passion for swimming led Dario to a career in diving. In fact, he has been a professional diver for 15 years
in the port of Genoa. On board FORCE BLUE since 2005, Dario is a diving and jet-ski instructor. Also able to
ride
the flyboard and hoverboard, Dario knows how to entertain the guests on board. He enjoys excursions with clients
and leading them to discover exceptional places. Dario has had the opportunity to work all over the
Mediterranean
as well as the Caribbean and the Maldives during several seasons.
° Bacigalupo Giobata Giulio,
Bosun
Nationality: Italian
Languages: English, Italian
Hobbies / Interests: Music, Travelling, Photography
On board since: March 2022
He's dynamic deckhand, this a hard-worker and enjoys having responsibilities on board FORCE BLUE since he joined the crew is keen to improve and learn new skills at sea. Giobatta is a team player, always dynamic and looks forward to do a new busy season with the rest of the crew! Giobatta is very excited to start his 1st season on board FORCE BLUE!
° Samuele Olbario, Deck
Cadet
Languages: English, Italian
Hobbies / Interests: Music, Swimming
Samuele is a hard-worker and has been passionate about yachting since his young estage. He gained experience as
a deck hand onboard S/Y Piropo (56m) Perini Navi and S/Y Gigreca.He is eager to deliverthe guests the best
service so they can havean unforgettable experience. Very enthusiastic,he is delighted to have the opportunity
to cruise and discover new destinations, always maintaining order and efficiency onboard FORCE BLUE. Samuele is
thrilled towork onboard the stunning FORCE BLUE!
° Daniele Giofrè, Deck
Cadet
Languages: English, Italian
Hobbies / Interests: Music, Football
Passionate about the sea and travelling, Daniele is very enthusiastic to work onboard FORCE BLUE
with her amazing crew. He is ready to go the extra mile for any task required. During his spare time, Daniele
loves listening to music and playing football.
° Alessandro Benacquista,
Chef
Languages: English, Italian
Special skills: Mediterranean and Italian cuisine, bakery, small desserts
Alessandro was born in Italy, and after completing his studies in Rome, he started to work as a Chef in
2009.
Alessandro specialises in Mediterranean and Italian cuisines as well as bakery and small desserts.
Thanks to his training, Alessandro is also very familiar with dietetic food including gluten-free. During his
career he has worked in some fine restaurants and 5-star hotels in Italy including Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese
and Aleph Boscolo Hotel. Alessandro joined the yachting industry in 2019, where he worked on a 52m Benetti.He
finally joined FORCE BLUE and her amazing crewin 2020 as asous chef and now he is ready to delight the guests
with his wonderful talents.
° Cipollone Samuele Ciro, 2nd Chef
Nationality: Italian
Languages: Italian, English, French
Hobbies / Interests: Sports, Music
On board since: April 2024
Samuele is a serious person, passionate, energetic guy, ready to do anything for a single purpose, the success of the service and customer satisfaction, counts a lot on teamwork and is the first to encourage those who don't think like him consider his team like a second family.
He has 18 years of experience, 6 of which abroad, he is ready to give his best and give maximum collaboration for everyone's satisfaction.
He is very excited to start his first season on board FORCE BLUE!
° Venter Jarred, 2nd Steward
Nationality: South Africa
Languages: English, Italian
Hobbies / Interests: Music, Travelling, Photography
On board since: June 2022
His goal in the super yachting industry is to expand on his background of interior design and event design to one day become a Chief steward. Through he work he have experienced the value of committing to long and dedicated hours.
He is passionate about is work and a very meticulous individual by nature. He take guidance and direction well, and he enjoy learning from others. He eager to be part of a team and come drama free, I believe therefore he would be a great addition to any vessel given the opportunity.
Jarred is very excited to start his 1st season on board FORCE BLUE!
° Hoglund Maria Alicia, Stewardess
Nationality: Swedish
Languages: Swedish, English
Hobbies / Interests: Swim, Water sports, Travelling
On board since: February 2023
She a strong mind for service and great ability to perform in a teamwork- environment, She now looking forward to take part of the high quality service that a yacht has to offer. Due to his years in the service industry and working in school she know that she have a lot of transferable qualities and skills that will become useful onboard in the role as a junior stewardess.
As a person you will find she happy and very optimistic. she curious about learning new skills and she never think twice when taking on new challenges.
With she strong work ethics and an erge to learn she pick up new thing fast. As this is a career step for her, she mainly looking for a permanent position.
° Tarquini Aurora, Stewardess
Nationality: Italian
Languages: Italian, English
Hobbies / Interests: Traveling, Music
On board since: October 2022
Aurora is a reliable and flexible person who pays great attention to details.
Aurora this year has finished the "Leanguage High-School" this will be her first experience working in the ocean in a luxury industry therefore she is very excited to be a member of the team.
° Omar Prado, Laudry Steward
Nationality: Filipino
Languages: English, Tagalog
Hobbies / Interests: Music, Travelling
On board since: June 2023
Omar looking to secure a permanent position on private/charter motor yacht. He bring positivity and energy to the workplace.
He work fast, multitask, ready to go attitude and work well under pressure and easy going person, he have the ability to deal with problems and create the best possible experience for the guests.
° ADHIAMBO MARGARET, Stewardess
Nationality: Kenian
Languages: English, Swahili
Hobbies / Interests: Travelling, Music
On board since: April 2024
Margaret began to work a “Lion in the Sun” – Malindi (Kenia) since November 2022 for the winter season. Employed for internal section to cleaning the rooms. On 2024 in April she started on luxury yacht Force Blue. Employed as per housekeeping. 2024 Mediterranean Summer Season. She is very excited to start his first season on board FORCE BLUE!
° CLEOFE MARY AISEL, Stewardess
Nationality: Filipino
Languages: English, Tagalog
Hobbies / Interests: Travelling, Music
On board since: May 2024
Mary is a trust worthy and flexible person who pays high attention to detail. Mary is a work experience at sea and in the luxury industry and is very excited to be again a member of the team. She confident and a hard-working person who want to improve and learn new things and to give the best performance to the guest. No drama and always positive- thinking is what she want to achieve. She was on M/Y Blue Force from Aug 2020 to Oct 2022; so we are happy that she is back with us.
° NYAMBURA EUDIAS NYAWIRA, Stewardess
Nationality: Kenian
Languages: English, Swahili
Hobbies / Interests: Travelling, Music
On board since: April 2024
Eudias began to work a “Lion in the Sun” – Malindi (Kenia) since February 2022 for the winter season. Employed for internal section to cleaning the rooms. On 2024 in April she started on luxury yacht Force Blue. Employed as per housekeeping. 2024 Mediterranean Summer Season. She is very excited to start his first season on board FORCE BLUE!