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Damen Yachting has a rich history in luxury yacht building. In 2018, we celebrated 100 years of Amels and we can trace the maritime DNA at our yards back for centuries. Damen Yachting, a division within the Damen Shipyards Group, was created in 2019. The division combines the pedigree and heritage of our Amels yachts with our growing portfolio of SeaXplorer yachts and Yacht Support vessels. Many of us at Damen Yachting come from a long line of shipbuilders in the south of the Netherlands – for centuries the heart of Dutch shipbuilding. Our Vlissingen City yard is the former Royal Schelde yard, acquired by Damen in 2000. We are proud to continue the tradition of local shipbuilding expertise. We like to show first-time visitors our historic Royal Schelde headquarters at the yard. The history of Dutch shipbuilding is embodied in the great halls of this magnificent building. Amels began in 1918 as a boat building business in the north of the Netherlands. In this small shipyard in the centre of Makkum, we delivered around 100 vessels of up to 20 metres from wooden fishing boats to steel tugboats. Amels, Dutch masters in the art of modern, high-value luxury yacht building. Dutch masters in the art of modern, high-value yacht building, Amels delivers luxury creations from its yard in Vlissingen – the largest and modern superyacht facility in Holland with a highly skilled workforce of 900 men and women. At Amels we deliver what we promise – demonstrated by our outstanding track record for on-time delivery to the absolute highest quality: the highly successful Limited Editions range, Full Custom and our busy Refit division. Underpinning these complex builds and refit projects are the Amels craftsmen, who share a centuries-old tradition of nautical excellence. Since 1991, Amels has been part of family-owned DAMEN Shipyards – one of the world’s top shipbuilders. Today, the Amels yard includes fully climate-controlled covered drydocks and comprehensive paint facilities. With direct access to the North Sea, the Amels yard can accommodate yachts up to 200 metres in length. Since acquiring Amels in 1991, the Damen family has continued to invest in its yacht building business, which is today a cornerstone of its iconic shipbuilding group.

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At Drummond Island Yacht Haven, our goal is simple - provide our boating customers with the goods and services they need at the best possible price and the highest level of quality with over 70 Years of Personal Service and Nautical Expertise. For over 50 years, Drummond Island Yacht Haven has remained committed to customer satisfaction, providing a shopping, purchasing and ownership experience that brings our customers back year after year. For three generations now, our professional craftsmen have gained a reputation for building quality homes, comfortable cottages and solid docks for customers on Drummond Island and the surrounding islands. Our specialists have many years of experience working in challenging environments, offering creative and effective solutions to unique property and site topography issues. We have a wide selection of professional machines and equipment, designed to provide professional results while saving time and money. From crib docks to inland boat wells, hauling large items to outer islands by barge or building a boathouse, Drummond Island Yacht Haven will take care of all of your water-related contracting needs, using the latest techniques, up-to-date equipment and quality materials.

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Hello! I am Natacha and I am a Chemical engineering graduate from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. I am a self-motivated and positive team player. I’m friendly, professional, flexible and organised. I pay good attention to details and can work independently and own initiative. I efficiently communicate in French and English. I have excellent computer skills including outlook, word and Excel. I have worked extensively in customer services and have developed communication, problem-solving, analytical thinking, collaboration, performance and marketing skills that built me ready for any organisation including Zagenie. I can’t wait to be part of Zagenie Family!

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Zero Emission Nautic Ltd came to existence with the alignment of visionaries sharing the same aspiration to reconcile seafaring mankind with the utmost respect of the oceans, seas, and waterways. After years of research and the communion of complementary lifetimes' experience, the company was established in 2021. Through the union of ever-progressing clean energy technologies, sustainable high resistance materials and innovative nautical design, we envision a world where humans can sail on zero-emission boats, yachts, and ships, leaving no polluting trace of their passage in their wake. The yachts designed and produced by ZEN Yachts are the first step towards a world where human mobility on water is as peaceful as it used to be since the very first boats were built millennia ago, with the added comfort, safety, and awareness of the cradle to cradle impact that our designs and vessels offer. We strive to accelerate the transition to zero-emission boating, yachting, and shipping, making available highly efficient crafts for all, from the small fisherman to the large cargo vessel. ZEN Yachts will lead the industry, redefining the yachting experience, by harnessing and integrating solar enabled electric propulsion, a dynamically adaptive wingsail, and advanced hydrodynamics. This will galvanise an inspired community of yachting enthusiasts intent on protecting and conserving the world’s ocean.

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Marine Data Solutions provides cost-effective High-Speed Wireless Internet for your yacht. 4G/5G, and the new High-Speed Satellite. Our USA 4G/5G Unlimited plans: No GB Limit, No Throttle, No Contract, No Overages, No Surprises, No Activation Fees, No Hidden Fees, Transparent Pricing, Single Sim Downloads to 200Mbps, same-day shipping, activated sim cards in stock, and 24/7 USA tech support. We cover all of the Americas, Bahamas, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean. Unlimited GB service is available in the USA and Mediterranean.

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South African Yachties in my opinion is the preferred way to get into the yachting industry. Dave has been professional from day one. He guided myself and a friend through the entire process, making him a pleasure to work with. His friendly manner and advice was key in helping me decide that this was what I wanted to do. Always helpful and using vast knowledge of the industry answered my every question. If you want to be one step ahead then through Dave, Samantha and South African Yachties is the only way to go! Thank you, South African Yachties! Yachting experts! Schengen visa renewals for Yachties. Course bookings STCW2010 as well as all other advanced courses. Offshore banking and flights! Help and advice in all aspects of getting overseas and onto a Super Yacht. Visa assistance for South African's, as well as crew recruitment.

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Today, when you reach out to one of our specialist recruiters, in any one of our offices around the world, the welcome, attentiveness, knowledge and networks you will enjoy and benefit from, are the result of over 30 years of innovation, practice, learning and drive. It started with one woman, a big idea and 21,000$ of life savings and one man with a vision to offer a complete one-stop-shop services solution for yacht owners worldwide. A Superyacht Chef, a big idea and 21,000$ of life savings. When the young and accomplished superyacht chef, Norma Trease, decided back in 1988 to give up the nomadic crew lifestyle and settle on terra firma, she had one big idea – create a crew recruitment network that properly understood the dynamics and needs of owners, captains and crew at sea. With years of onboard experience behind her, and a clear idea of what owners, captains and crew needed most from a recruitment agency, she set about sourcing the best talent she could find for her team and in 1989 opened up her first offices in Fort Lauderdale and Newport, RI, USA. “At the time there were maybe five recruitment agencies in existence,” remembers Norma, “but I knew from my own experience – having been placed by some of them – that there was a lot we could do to improve the service and results for both crew and owners.” For Norma, that meant having professional recruiters who understood yachting and an online database that allowed her teams to work seamlessly together in sourcing and placing crew that properly matched each yacht’s needs. “I’m no computer geek,” she laughs. “I remember telling my IT people when they first showed me how to use emails and later the internet, that neither would ever work in yachting! I was definitely wrong! But as far as recognizing early on the importance of a personalized online database was concerned – that was spot on. And once we developed it, the difference it made to the efficiency and speed with which our teams were able to source quality crew, reference-check them and then present them to clients was exponential.” Today, TCN operates from four offices worldwide, has placed over 9,000 crew in the last 30 years and is proud to still count amongst its team, two of the original pioneers – Diane Leander, who worked closely with both Norma and Carlo on building the foundations that make the Fort Lauderdale office the success it is today, and Louise Cailbourdin, who co-founded TCN Antibes back in 1999.

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I am a Zambian born, comes from a family of 8 and the youngest of the Mwila’s. My siblings always thought I was spoilt because I was the youngest, but I don’t think so! I was born in a town called Mufulira on the Copper belt side of Zambia in 1981,the Copper belt province is rich with mineral finds and Mines, hence the name. I am Married to Eric and we have a beautiful daughter called Chanda, she is 15 years. I completed my matric in 1999 and my mother advised me to study food production since I loved cooking, I did it for her though it was a course that I never dreamt of studying. I graduated successfully and worked for 2 years as a chef, got tired of cooking, I dodged that career and went into studying computers, worked as a receptionist and studied Human resources at the same time and obtained a diploma. I worked for a courier company as a Human Resources assistant. In 2012, I moved to South Africa, Cape Town when I got married, joined a Mobile Money company called Zoona with operations in Zambia, and I worked there for 5 years as a support agent. Zoona is an African Fintech company founded in 2009 with the vision of helping communities thrive. Since launching, it created over 2,500 jobs in Zambia and Malawi, empowered over 1,000 entrepreneurs to start their own business and allowed them to reach earnings of over $10 million. I enjoyed working for this company because we really helped girl child prevail. Apart from the above, I am a lover of interior designing, and my wish is to have one of the most successful Interior business one day, through my passion for interior, I designed my sister’s Kitchen area, how amazing!!! I love cooking and baking (especially Cake pops), they are my favorites!!! I love adventure, gardening and working out too, I am a gym freak. Most importantly, I love spending time with my loved ones. I reflect a varied personality, including ambition, and the qualities of generosity and thoughtfulness. I am also a well determined and vigorous individual, and yet calm. I encourage fighting for what you desire and believe in and doing it through God because nothing great comes easy. I believe mindfulness in the workplace is key to success. Having worked in Customer care I have gained extensive experience in; Empathy, Adaptability, Ability to Use Positive Language, Clear Communication Skills, Self-Control, Taking Responsibility and Patience.

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I have four passions in life. My sport, family, work and God. Each I pursue with dogged determination to be better and to excel. The greatest blessing and experience in life is the privilege of life is having a loving and supporting wife and incredible children. My relationship with each of them is treasured above all. I am blessed in that I am healthy, enjoy the blessing of life and am extremely active. I am thrilled to be able to compete on the international stage for home and country. Success therein is just a cherry on top. Career and work has been an incredible experience. Knowing what I wanted to be early in high school and achieving such has brought about economic emancipation and a lifestyle I could only dream about as a little boy. I bask in the success and abilities given to me and the blessing poured out in great abundance.

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Specializing in Expedition Yachts, including the conversion of commercial and government vessels to become expedition yachts. Paul Madden runs Ocean Xplorer Yachts LLC, which is a boutique brokerage specializing in expedition yachts. There has been an over-capacity in the offshore marine service sector, which has resulted in fleet operators having to dispose of excess vessels. This has resulted in a very favorable 'buyer's market' globally. We have established relationships with the premiere fleet operators and are very familiar with their equipment and able to negotiate favorable acquisitions for expedition yacht conversion. ​Here’s an outline of services: In the design phase: I will work closely with the naval architects and yourself to achieve the best design and engineering to meet your requirements. Vessel selection and purchase: I will locate and make preliminary assessments of all desirable vessels, including market valuations. Once a vessel is selected, I will act as your broker in negotiating the best purchase price and will oversee the survey process and the legal transfer and titling. I will liase with admiralty and legal counsel on the purchase transaction, including documentation, titling, re-flagging and assuring that all delivery items are satisfied. Project coordination and management: I will liase between all parties as the owner’s representative. I will coordinate all project information moving between the owner and his naval architects, conversion shipyard and all subcontractors. It will be my job to ensure clear communication and complete understanding with all parties, and make sure there is satisfactory follow-up and adherence to schedules and deliverables. There will be a day-to-day project manager dedicated to this project who will be on-site full-time during the conversion of the vessel. Bidding of the conversion project and all prime subcontracts for key items, such as interior fabrication, painting, decking. I will also assist project manager(s) in keeping track of the vessels’ design details, system planning, security systems, and specialized mission equipment to ensure their successful operation at sea. Class Society inspections and approvals will also be monitored. Fiscal oversight: I will closely monitor and review all payments and deliverables, including build milestones. We will set up an accounting and payment system that conforms to your requirements. I will facilitate the realization of the owner’s mission when addressing regulatory issues, liaising with regulatory bodies, vessel management, and all factions in order to achieve the owner’s objectives.

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As the leading provider of watercraft history reports, Boat History Report® helps our customers make better used watercraft purchase decisions by putting all available information at your fingertips. This type of information helps consumers guard themselves against buying a stolen boat or one with hidden damage which could negatively impact safety on the water. We started in 2005 as a small dot-com, but through our partnerships and dedication to the marine industry and used boat business, we have grown to help customers all across the world. Our customers include used boat buyers, sellers, dealers/brokers, marine surveyors, law enforcement, and finance and insurance companies. We are the most trusted resource for boat history information and a great place to start (or finish!) when looking to purchase or sell a used boat. In 2005, Founder and CEO Grant Brooks was researching his next used boat and noticed that it was very difficult, and sometimes impossible, to find the complete history of used boats on the market. “There were some resources out there, but nothing was conclusive and everything was scattered. The safety of my friends and family was crucial and knowing if a boat I was going to buy had something that could negatively affect their well-being created fear and uncertainty with my purchase. The data was out there... it just needed to be gathered from many public and private sources and consolidated to one place, so boat buyers like you and I could easily search it.” Since starting the company, Boat History Report® continually hears success stories from people just like us who were able to make more informed decisions and safer choices when purchasing used boats.

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MarineTraffic is the world’s leading provider of ship tracking and maritime intelligence. We are dedicated to making actionable information easily accessible. Monitoring vessel movements is at the core of what we do. Building on a base of data gathered from our network of coastal AIS-receiving stations, supplemented by satellite receivers, we apply algorithms and integrate complementary data sources to provide the shipping, trade and logistics industries with actionable insights into shipping activity. With our main offices in the UK, Greece and Singapore, we continue to grow our presence in some of the world’s leading maritime hubs, granting us direct access to the markets we serve. Our reach is truly global, enabling us to support the millions that use our service. Our mission to bring about transparency and meaningful change to the maritime world is underlined by partnerships with bodies such as the International Maritime Organisation, and The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). We also work closely with the world’s leading ports, maritime companies and oil majors, on projects dedicated to improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact. Our culture of innovation, combined with our desire to consistently exceed expectations, is what drives our diverse, dynamic and entrepreneurial workforce. We set bold goals and are committed to making MarineTraffic a hub where the maritime industry connects and collaborates to create a more transparent and robust shipping ecosystem, and a greener, cleaner world.

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I’m the family person, hard-working woman, a mom of a handsome boy, adventures and a God fearing woman. I worked at the Department of Health as an Administration Clerk for 5 years. We’ve opened an N.P.O Youth Initiative. We are developing youth in programs such as soccer, reading and our culture. We conduct awareness campaigns about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. We facilitate the formation of support groups. And I have passion in farming. We started poultry farming and rabbits and we are selling the eggs in our community. I’ve done short course in Financial Management at University of Forte at PFMA.

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It started with a vision – uncompromising and bold. A vision of smart ships. Innovative and strong. Superior in performance, design, and comfort. Free from vibrations and fumes. In tune with the environment. With a team of top international experts from various fields, we founded Swiss Sustainable Yachts AG, based in Zurich. Together, we thought back on what we truly wanted from a luxury experience onboard. The feeling of freedom and joy. The convenience and comfort. The beauty of the surroundings. And nothing disturbing it. Understanding that pure freedom does not accept any compromise, and combining Swiss-quality engineering, Spanish naval architecture expertise, and Italian design, we brought this vision to life. The result is AQUON One. A smart designer catamaran that redefines premium yachting. It offers an independent lifestyle for sustainable luxury, powered by green hydrogen and solar energy. The name AQUON symbolizes this state-of-the-art technology and references this powerful clean water luxury. This feeling when standing at the helm of our own sustainable yacht! Taking a breath of fresh air with our hearts filled with joy. We are in the moment. In our element. Undisturbed. Cruise day and night without the need for onshore energy supply or the nuisance and pollution of traditional engines and generators. The onboard solar panels and hydrogen technology generate clean energy to power the boat and any other electricity usage – bringing our independence to a whole new level. This is “Pure Freedom”.

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Born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo and I am currently living in South Africa at Cape Town for seven years. I am single from now and busy shaping my programming skills and IT knowledge at Cape Peninsula university of technology (CPUT). I am a software developer, I am always keen to discover and learn about new technology and invention in IT world, I have a good understanding of programming languages, internet cloud services and Desktop support CompTIA A+. I am a self-motivated person, reliable, determined, very skilful in communication, fast learner with an open mind to expose myself into new world and concept. Live is a journey about challenges and discovering that’s why I am always ready to face new challenge in technology and software world. I really like to play guitar and read books about science and others because knowledge for me is one of the keys to open doors, make a difference and discovering new area in live.

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My name is Noxolo Femele and I'm 42 years old and I have 2 kids both are girls age 17 and 14. I worked for 43 Air School as a Receptionist for the past 5 year, and while I was there I used to help out at the Admin area and at Marketing department. That's where I got the interested on becoming 1 of the Managers, but unfortunately we got retrenched. Then I went to work at Lendcor group as a Sales consultant for 1 year 6 months same we got retrenched. That is where I decided to start my small business just to make money and put food on the table until now, but things are not going well due to covid19.

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I am a God fearing individual, and I’m also a father to two beautiful kids, a boy and a girl. I worked for Tekkie Town as a Sales Assistant, and I was chosen as the best Sales person for the entire Mpumalanga province. I also worked for the Department of agriculture as a Data capture. I have a passion for sports, football is one of my favourites and one day I wish I can own a soccer team. While I was in high school, I always wanted to be a lawyer, but due to financial constraints, I could not become one. My interest in the justice system came when I realised that the late former president Mr Nelson Mandela was also a lawyer representing his people. I wish one day I could give back to my community and its people because my community gave us the likes of the late Steve Bantu Biko, one of the BCM Members who fought for the people of South Africa. My community is one of the underdeveloped communities of this country, but I know that one day all of this will change because I know that with education anything is possible. When a child is educated, communities will change for the better and if one community changes, then our country will change for the better as well and poverty will be no more. Education topped with one’s perseverance is the key to a bright future for all. With this pandemic people have lost their jobs and in some households you find that no one is working and people resort to drugs and alcohol, some get depressed to a point of taking their own lives. If we can start developing jobs for people, our continent would become a better place for us all. Being part of an initiative that supports the empowerment of those less privileged is one of my greatest wishes. I will be glad if all my wishes do come through because nothing is as important as education and hard work, and an educated country means a better world for us all.

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I am Elnet Girly Ndlovu. I am 29 years old. I was born and raised in Mpumalanga, South Africa. I graduated from high school in the year 2012 and am currently studying for a higher certificate in economics and management sciences through the university of South Africa. I have also obtained a certificate in business administration and Computer literacy, of which I seek to study further to do entrepreneurship. I began my career as a customer service representative in 2014. Naturally, I have a growth mindset that enables me to grow and to help me by learning from mistakes to improve myself continually. I am kind, loving, caring and a person who is full of empathy often. I am a go-getter, positive, bubbly person who loves a positive fun filled environment. I am self-motivated and also enjoy motivating my team members. I work well in a team or individually. I am passionate about education, uplifting others, entrepreneurship and making a better society for the future generation to come while walking the journey of self-discovery I have more than four years experience in customer service and administration combined with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Administrative Assistance, Meeting Scheduling, Executive Support. I have excellent interpersonal skills, I am also a fast learner and adapt quickly to a new environment My hobbies are reading books, listening to music, walking and learning new things.

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My name is Glorymar Hernandez, but I prefer to be called “Glory”. I was born in the capital of Venezuela, Caracas, and grew up amid the crowds of the city, the tranquility of the Andean mountains and the joy of the Caribbean coast. A mixture that has taught me to enjoy wherever I am, that aroused my curiosity to know the world, and that has helped me to adapt, with relative ease, to changes. I have a degree in Philosophy, my research works are in Philosophy of Language. Since 2019 I have been working as a Spanish teacher. I decided to start teaching my mother tongue thanks to my experience learning other languages. I had the opportunity to live for a year in Ireland, where I went to learn English and, currently, I am in Italy, where I have had the opportunity to learn Italian. These experiences allowed me to realize that, although seeking perfection when trying to “speak like a native” is the ideal, what really matters is being able to communicate, make ourselves understood and be open to the experience of knowing other cultures and understand that there are many different points of view. Professionally, I have had the opportunity to work in different contexts such as banking, outsourcing consular procedures, and teaching at university level. The biggest lesson I learned from these experiences is that I am not an office person. I prefer to own my time and have the freedom to work wherever I am. For this reason, I have decided to dedicate myself to teaching Spanish online and to enter the digital world. I consider myself a very curious and versatile person, that is why in my free time I enjoy handcrafting (such as sewing or knitting), volunteering, being in contact with nature, and trying to learn new things, like playing the guitar. Regarding my geographical preferences, the beach and the mountains are my main refuges, because I can escape from the noise of the city and connect with myself. That is why I would like to be able to live with my husband on a mountain, not far from the sea.

 Members /  Greater Europe

StellarCAT premium All-Metal Powercats from StellarPM. A new breed of powercat : superior quality, superior strength and superior performance. Designed and tested for safety, stability, comfort at sea, fuel economy, and seaworthiness. Starting with two models, the 20m AL20-2, and the 25m AL25-2. StellarCATS are constructed in high-grade marine aluminium by StellarPM’s expert new construction team with our proprietorial ProjectPerfect(TM) build and quality standards and nearly quarter century history. Offering class-beating, no-compromise seaworthiness the StellarCAT ethos is summed up in five words : Lighter, Stronger, Safer, Faster, Further. With exceptional levels of interior comfort. Ownership with the reassurance of the StellarCARE warranty and peace of mind package designed for product reliability, brand reputation, residual value, and repeat custom.

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I’m Toni-Leigh, born and bred in the Mother City of Cape Town. My fiancé and I, are parents to a lively 2-year old girl who arrived 5 years after losing our 3-year old son to a rare genetic disease. I love learning new things. Growing up, I was a voracious reader, reading anything and everything (even the classifieds and property ads) and with the advancement of technology over the years, I can have information at the tip of my fingers, so I’m always eager to learn new things and I’m a fast learner. I’ve always had an interest in Information Technology and was the go-to person in my office before my colleagues would go to the IT office, and now I’m looking into further studies so that I can develop my knowledge and skills. In 2005 I graduated from Varsity College with a Diploma in Travel and Tourism with aspirations of travelling worldwide in my profession. Things didn’t quite work out that way, having worked in retail and a company assisting young people to live and work in the UK. In the last decade or so, I’ve been in the tourism industry behind the scenes, working for an online holiday accommodation booking agency and more recently a company that does tours and safaris in Southern Africa. I also do freelance work remotely, such as, captioning for a speech-to-text service and social media evaluation. I am an introvert but enjoy working with and being in the company of others, while also enjoying being on my own. In the past I used to view being an introvert as a weakness because those higher up in the ranks of the companies I worked for were extroverted but in recent times I realised how much of a strength it is being an introvert as I also have a strong sense of empathy, which I believe is key in Customer Service and building interpersonal relationships with colleagues and clients. I’m passionate about customer service and going the extra mile and l love that feeling of knowing that I’ve made a difference in someone’s day whether big or small. People tend to describe me as hardworking, punctual, efficient, dependable and trustworthy. Covid-19 affected the tourism industry drastically, however, I still want to travel anywhere I can, just soaking up the different cultures and experiences. The last year has been both challenging and rewarding and it has made me see things in a different light and so it has been somewhat of a new beginning for me. I am motivated now more than ever to seek out new passions and adventures and to get out of my comfort zone.

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A family-run business for over five generations, Bilgin Yachts is a boutique shipyard building high-end customized superyachts from 45 up to 120 metres in the greater area of Istanbul of Turkey. With over 400 highly skilled craftsmen, the shipyard operates in six facilities covering 59,500 square-metre area and focuses on building steel-aluminium structures. Today a SYBAss member, Bilgin Yachts is among the first 20 yacht builders around the world. Besides having custom yachts, the shipyard also offers after-sales, yacht winterisation, maintenance services while accepting refit projects.

 Listings /  Asia

Bering Yachts is an international manufacturer of high-performance steel-hull expedition yachts with more than 10 years of experience. Bering Yachts company is proud to offer our service and builder expertise throughout the whole production cycle from developing the product concept based on the client’s vision to setting afloat and maintaining a huge steel superyacht able to withstand even the most severe conditions. While gaining inspiration from each client we work with, we understand what they want, appreciate their exclusive values and, finally, make their dreams come true. Combining our knowledge with client requests Bering Yachts creates a custom unique product that reflects the owner’s individuality while keeping all the functionality necessary for safe transoceanic adventures.

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Wamkelekile (‘Welcome’ in isiXhosa) to one and all! My name is Iman Martin – ‘Iman’ having both Arabic and African meanings for ‘faith’. Just like my name, I come from a multicultural background: my mom has Indian and Malaysian origins, while my dad is from the Griqua people/clan in South Africa. In the same vein, I am a Muslim and have Christian relatives with who I am very close. It is because of my diverse background that I feel I was raised to be both tolerant and respectful towards those that are of a different culture, religion, or ethnicity. Cape Town has been the only home I know, and I’ve never ventured far out of it. I do however envision myself travelling to different parts of the world a few years from now. I am passionate about women’s empowerment and women having the choice to choose for themselves! I have recently graduated from the University of Cape Town, with a Bachelor of Social Work (Psychology Major) and placed on the Dean’s Merit List, awarded for consistent academic achievement. Through hard work and perseverance, I was fortunate to have received a scholarship from the Department of Social Development for three of my four years of study. My mini-thesis explored the experiences and challenges of 1st-year students at UCT adjusting to university. Studying social work has not only allowed me to better understand those around me and their thought processes but also, to better understand myself and the possible reasons why I am the way I am. As part of my course requirements, I had to complete field practicals – by putting the theory that I was learning in class to practice in a real-world environment. My field practice experience ranged along a spectrum: from providing social work services to underprivileged youth in a primary school in Bonteheuwel, to interning in the more affluent area of Upper Wynberg, at an international school. This experience further fostered my innate empathy and non-judgemental outlook for those around me. I am someone who is not afraid to get my hands dirty, work hard and help out where I can: currently job hunting, I have occasionally been helping my father with renovations to his property that include painting, plastering, applying putty, etc. This has taught me many practical things that I hope to apply when I own my own house one day. A few months before now, I worked as a Personal Assistant to a therapist and social worker. This was a remote job that taught me valuable organisation and time-management skills. In my early years of study, I found myself working a sales assistant job at the Robben Island Museum Gateway store, and found that my favourite part of the job was interacting with the different tourists that happened upon our humble store and hearing their stories – where they were from and why they decided to visit SA, etc. I love reading, and since a young age, I’ve been considered a bookworm. I mainly enjoy supernatural and sci-fi novels and webcomics, as well as other forms of content such as newspaper and magazine articles (need to know what’s happening in the world around me). English was also my favourite subject at school, and I think this was also encouraged by my English-teacher mother who was quick to correct any incorrect grammar and pronunciation when my siblings and I spoke incorrectly. I often assisted her in marking her learners’ English examination scripts and as a result, am quick to pick up on spelling or grammatical errors. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, long walks with my dog Ninja, and photography. This has led me to submit a piece that is currently being exhibited at the Zeits Mocca Art Museum, in their long-running ‘Home is Where The Art Is’ exhibition. Furthermore, my faith has given me strength through the darkest times and taught me to be tolerant and understanding of those around me. I am still very much figuring life and myself out as I go along and am always open to learning from those around me.

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Greetings to one and all. My name is Edith, I am a child of the universe and I want to share that every day is a beautiful day. True, our emotions fluctuate but at some point during each day we will recognise that the day is a gift we have received and if we be true to ourselves this will bring a smile and with it feel good energy. We should take this feel good energy and build on it so that each day it comes easier and earlier and like a muscle it will grow, become more evident and gather momentum and we will feel better for it. I believe in kindness and forgiveness towards others and myself. In a couple of months I will begin the first year of my sixth decade on planet Earth. Twenty years ago I was facing a life threatening illness and not doing too well, I am a miracle. I believe we are all miracles. Some would differ it can be a topic for discussion. I am a widow and live with and take care of my 87 year old mother and 7 year old granddaughter to whom I am foster mother. Thankfully both are well. We live in a truly beautiful spot, the Deep South, Cape Peninsula, CT, South Africa, blessed in many ways I have much wonder and appreciation for this. I was born in Cape Town, grew up and completed my education in the best place in the world to have grown up at that time, yes! Zambia in the sun. I have very fond memories of my formative years in Zambia and still consider myself Zambian. It is the national anthem I sang as a child and I loved the then president, KK, Kenneth Kaunda. I returned to South Africa in 1980 to attend college and begin my independent years and in 1982 I moved to the newly independent Zimbabwe where I spent the next 21 years before returning to my roots in 2003. I have extensive administrative experience - getting things organised, getting things done. With a stable track record, I am able to diversify within different industries. As part of a team I have a strong focus to resolve challenges and enjoy leaving any tasks I am busy with in a user friendly state (do unto others). I pride myself on my attention to detail & due diligence, going the extra mile in terms of improved efficiency and cost effectiveness. I did a one year secretarial course in 1980 and my working life began from there. Living and learning life then became what I did, marriage, babies, etc. I guess I was lazy to further my qualifications, in hindsight I think I would have made a damn good surgeon LOL. Seriously, I have good eye, hand coordination, a good touch, and, consciously, I have become better at threading the needle. I believe strongly in being true to and honest with myself and I think I was then because family means more to me than a career. And now, I am ready to start that next chapter in my career. I am blessed. I have over the years done various short courses including a deep tissue massage course so I am a certified masseuse however I only massage family and friends as I am no longer physically (strength and stamina) up to doing a job I am comfortable to charge for. Thought that was worth mentioning as it brings me pleasure to help others breathe and take time out. I have always worked in administrative support positions from Girl Friday to Executive PA and everything in between and in many different industries. My last couple of jobs have been from home (virtual) and in a new field namely customer service. This shift was challenging and I am proud to say I managed it pretty well. Working from home is what is necessary at this time given my current living circumstances. This change and the challenge that came with it reminded me that I have strong determination which is a very good thing. I am concerned for my granddaughter’s generation and what life will be like for them as adults, especially the environment they will find themselves in physically, mentally, emotionally. I would love to become more knowledgeable and active in the conservation of water, a precious natural resource that as long as it comes out of the tap when we open the tap many do not really appreciate just how precious it is and therefore the need to respect and conserve it. And, I would love to see the curricula in our educational systems adapting to educating our children to be more self-aware, mindful and able to guide their minds when it comes to EQ. Easy does it.

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