Crystal Cruises at this time introduced the return of veteran captains to usher Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony into operations, in response to a press launch.
“We’ve been laborious at work recruiting among the trade’s best Captains to revive this iconic model,” introduced Roberto Fazi, Crystal Cruises’ Senior Vice President of Marine Operations. “Working collectively, they’re dedicated to restoring Crystal to its place as one of the crucial award-winning manufacturers within the trade.”
Captains:
Captain Birger J. Vorland – With an intensive maritime profession that started at 19, Captain Vorland will as soon as once more return to Crystal. He beforehand joined Crystal Cruises in 2003 and commanded Crystal Serenity on voyages masking a lot of the world, together with Northwest Passage expeditions in 2016 and 2017. “I’m wanting ahead to rebuilding the workers and crew that achieved so many firsts. The Crystal ships set the usual for luxurious and repair, and I can’t wait to welcome our friends again.”
Captain Nenad Willheim – Born in a city in Croatia with a protracted maritime custom, Captain Willheim began crusing as a deck cadet on a common cargo vessel whereas pursuing his training on the School of Maritime Research. After a number of positions inside the trade, he joined Crystal Serenity as First Officer in 2006, later working his method as much as Vice Captain in 2011 and Captain of the previous Crystal Esprit in 2015.
Captain Tonci Hladilo – With a Grasp Mariner License, Captain Hladilo joined his first passenger ship in 2002, finally serving as Chief Officer whereas incomes a Diploma in Administration within the nautical sector from the College of Dubrovnik. In 2006 he joined Crystal Cruises as First Officer, crusing on Crystal Symphony, Crystal Serenity and the previous Crystal Esprit as Navigation Officer, Chief Officer, and Vice Captain. In 2017 he was promoted to Captain of the Crystal Esprit.
Captain Vincent Taillard – After graduating from the Service provider Marine Academy in Marseille in 2003, Deck & Engine Twin Function Licensed, Captain Taillard started his profession aboard numerous vessels and personal yachts. He earned his Grasp Limitless Class One License in 2007, turning into Captain in 2008. He’s an Ice Pilot and Ice Navigation licensed
