Captain’s Name:
Number in Crew:10
Crew Profiles:

Captain’s Nationality:Maldives
Languages Spoken: English, Sinhalese, intermediate Spanish and Portuguese

CREW PROFILE
Name: Ahmed Niyaz Adam Position: Captain
Born in Maldives, Captain Niyaz has vast experience in navigating the Maldivian seas and has trained been a captain for the past 5 years.. His years of experience helps him navigate the reefs and lagoons of Maldives with ease. He takes pride in his role and strives to ensure clients have memorable experiences during their charter. He has a very warm and welcoming personality. Niyaz is friendly and approachable and well liked by everyone onboard.

Name: Mohamed Shuailam Nasheed
Position: Charter Director/ Manager onboard Mohamed was born in Maldives and spent his childhood in and around water. He is in charge of the overall operations of SAFIRA and ensures the operations onboard are carried out as expected. He is responsible for the overall safety of the clients
and crew onboard and ensures that the charter plan is followed and executed. He has worked previously on other yachts in Maldives and offers valuable experience and business insight onboard. Mohamed is able to provide details about the onboard operations at all times.

Name: Mohamed Rilwan Position: First Mate
Rilwan is one of the most experienced crew onboard. He has worked onboard several yachts over the years and has brought with him a lot of valuable experience onboard. He is very particular about safety standards and will ensure clients are safe at all times. He has dealt with many different boats
and is capable of solving problems and calm under pressure. His vast experience and knowledge is much needed onboard. He is well respected by the crew.

Name: Lalith Madhusanka Position: Head Chef
Chef Lalith is an experienced chef that has worked at some of the best resorts in Maldives and in Sri Lanka. He is very detail-oriented and ensures that everything is done to the highest standards. His warm personality and extensive culinary knowledge ensures SAFIRA is able to provide clients with many different culinary experiences.

Name: Mohamed Mansoor Position: Chief Steward
Mansoor is one of the most experienced crew onboard. Born and raised in Maldives, Mansoor joined the military service and served until 2014. He worked in several luxury resorts in Maldives. His love for the ocean drew him towards the yachting industry and eventually to SAFIRA. He is very calm
under pressure and has shown his ability to find solutions in difficult situations. He brings a wealth of experience in regards to security awareness, fire and rescue and disaster management. On his free time, he likes to keep fit and enjoys spending time with his family.

Name: Indunil Hewavitharana Position: Steward/
Barman
Indunil is one of the stewards onboard. He will be the first person to greet you and will be at your service throughout the charter. He has previously worked in luxury resorts in Maldives. He is passionate about providing exceptional experiences for charter guests. He is a qualified barman. He will be ready to prepare cocktails for you in the evenings and serving you some of his creations during the charter. He looks forward to serving you onboard.

Name: Ahmed Mohamed Position: Deckhand/Stew
Born and raised in a small island in the North of Maldives, Ahmed comes from a family of sailors and grew up in and around boats. He is very energetic and likes to keep himself busy at all times. He enjoys keeping busy and likes to be involved onboard. He is starting out in the charter industry and intends to gain experience and move up the ranks. Ahmed like to stay active and enjoys paddle boarding and swimming during his free time.

Name: Ashen Shenaka Position: Sous Chef
Ashen is the Sous Chef onboard. He is responsible for helping the head chef with the preparation of all meals onboard. He has been
working as a chef in Sri Lanka and can perform well under pressure. He is passionate about baking and is a very good pastry chef.

Name: Ali Mohamed Position: Deckhand
Ali has been working onboard SAFIRA from the beginning. He has previously worked on liveaboards in Maldives as a deckhand. He is a hard worker and
valuable member of our team. He is a fast learner and has been able to help out with routine maintenance in the engine room as well. Ali has a quiet personality and is liked by everyone onboard.

Name: Mohamed Russel Position: Deckhand
Russel is the newest member of the crew. He is very energetic and is one of the hardest workers onboard. He has worked at luxury resorts in
Maldives in different positions. He takes pride in everything he does and ensures that every task is completed to the best of his ability. He is friendly
and personable.

Name: Ahmed Abdul Samad
Position: Dive Master/Snorkeling Instructor
Ahmed or Ammadey as he is known is the divemaster onboard Safira. He has been diving for the past 22 years and has over 10,000 dives under his belt. He knows the dive spots and will be able to guide clients to the best spots based on the seasons. His experience ensures clients are in good hands.

Name: Lina
Position: SPA Therapist
The SPA Therapist is recruited from a pool of professional experienced therapist to deliver SAFIRA's exceptional Aceno Spa services. It's not always guaranteed to be Lina - but she is one of our favourite.


Name: Aminath Hasna (Anyu)
Position: Yoga Instructor/Junior Stew (Optional extra)
Anyu is the yoga instructor onboard Safira. She has worked as a yoga instructor at many luxury resorts and brings with her a wealth of experience. She trained as an instructor in India and has over 7 years experience with different types of yoga. She likes to conduct sessions in small groups. As well as being a yoga instructor, she has also worked as a photographer and creative director for several studios and design houses in Maldives.