Captain - Steve Feldman
Languages Spoken: English
Captain Steve, originally from New York, has now been in sunny Florida for over 20 years after making the move to start his own boat repair business. Being a boater for most of his life, the transition to the yachting industry seemed like it was the natural thing to do. He has now been in yachting for nearly 30 years and still loves it as much as his first time on board.
Captain Steve has been with Starship since 2003 and has evolved the charter program to a once in a lifetime and experience with service that exceeds every guest's expectation. He ensures that every charter runs smoothly from start to finish, with every detail being accounted for. He is a Captain with tons of knowledge to share and enjoys the company of guests in the Bridge while they sail. Although he is adaptable to all types of charters, he naturally favors families as he has two daughters of his own - ages 8 and 19.
His passion is ‘go fast’ boating and spends most of his free time with other boaters in central Florida or driving around sports cars.
Chartering on 185’ Starship is to charter with one of the industry’s best captains alongside his dynamic crew who will ensure an experience like no other.
Chief Officer - German Sabin
Education/Certifications: Bachelor's Degree in Marine Navigation
Languages Spoken: English, Russian, Lithuanian
German grew up in Lithuania, Klaipeda which is based on the coast of the Baltic Sea. During his childhood, he was a professional swimmer for 12 years before slowly transitioning to CrossFit as a fulltime hobby. After four years of studies at the Maritime Academy, German graduated and joined commercial fleet, following in the footsteps of his father and brother. After one year working in the industry, he discovered yachting, and has loved working his way towards Captain ever since.
German has now been boating for five years. He has previously worked onboard, M/Y TURQUOISE, M/Y HAMPSHIRE, M/Y KATHARINE, and M/Y AVALON. He has become the go-to crew member for all things watersports. During his time in the industry, he has cruised all five Great Lakes, Norway, the majority of the Caribbean Islands, Bahamas, the Mediterranean, and more.
Outside of yachting, German hopes to accomplish being a good husband, father and son. Additionally, he would love to start his own business one day that will allow him to earn passive income in order to spend more time with his loved ones.
German wants every charter guest to walk away from their time onboard STARSHIP amazed of the outstanding service the crew provided.
Chief Stewardess – Tessa Haggard
Nationality: South African
Tessa comes from the small agricultural town of Molteno, in the heart of the Eastern Cape, South Africa where she grew up on a farm. She then attended boarding school from the age of six before following her desire to explore the world and experience different cultures. This pursuit of travel eventually led her to yachting where she has spent the last eight years cruising the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and the Bahamas. Tessa has a great sense of adventure and is always eager for new experiences. Tessa continually strives to provide the highest standard of guest care and prides herself in ensuring your experience aboard M/Y Starship is seamless and unforgettable. When not on board, Tessa enjoys horseback riding, hiking, painting, and
water sports.
Second Stewardess – Mikaela Swanepoel
Nationality: South African/UAS.
Mikaela was born in Westville, South Africa and has recently become a US Citizen. She studied Culinary Arts and Advanced Pastry in South Africa. Because of her love for the ocean, people, food and travel she was soon introduced to the yachting industry by her uncle. During Mikaela's 7 years in the industry, she has been lucky enough to visit places such as Cuba, Bahamas, Central America, French Polynesia, Tonga and Fiji. Her love and respect for the ocean continues to grow. She looks forward to creating a memorable experience for you and your family to enjoy onboard Motor Yacht Starship
Fun fact, Miks has worked with Captain Steve on both Starships!
Third Stewardess – Christine Livingston
Nationality: South African.
Christine grew up in Cape Town, South Africa. After finishing high school, she completed her Exercise Specialist Diploma and further worked in the Fitness Industry for over 3 years, Eventually Christine followed her passion for adventure and branched into the world of yachting. Since joining Christine has found her love for working at sea. In her free time, she enjoys experiencing outdoor adventures, water sports, staying fit and spending time with family and friends. Christine has a bubbly and outgoing personality and always finds a way to have fun. Her unwavering positivity and devotion to the industry is a welcomed addition to MY Starship.
Fourth Stewardess - Macy Feldman
Nationality: American.
Macy was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. She studied nursing in college and then moved to Charleston, South Carolina to work as a registered nurse. During her 2 years in the field, she gained valuable experience in both general and emergency medicine. While Macy appreciated her time in the hospital, she has now embraced a new adventure that revolves around life on the water. In her free time, Macy enjoys an array of outdoor activities such as sailing, running, swimming and paddle boarding. She also loves traveling and spending quality time with friends and family whenever possible. Macy is excited to be aboard M/Y Starship and is eagerly looking forward to this new chapter in her life.
Chef de Cuisine – Russell Ally
Education/Certifications: Trade Certificate in Cookery, Auckland Hotel & Chefs Training School, MCA Food Hygiene level 3, Ships Cooks Certificate, Rescue Diver, STCW 10, RYA Power Boat Level 2, IRB Crew and Driver certificates
Languages: English
Nationality: Scottish
Born in Islington, central London, Chef Russell’s culinary journey commenced in the heart of the city's bustling streets. His first foray into the world of gastronomy began at a pub called The Walter's Arms, where he discovered his passion for the culinary arts and never looked back. From those humble beginnings, he ascended to culinary stardom, winning the Yacht Chef Competition in Antigua 2022 and securing an impressive second place in Barcelona. His Michelin-starred experience at Dane’s Field House Hotel in Marlow further refined his craft. Yet, amidst the glitz and glamour, Russell remains grounded, finding inspiration in the authenticity of street food and the warmth of home-cooked meals. With each dish he creates. Russell weaves together flavors and stories, painting culinary masterpieces that speak to the heart and soul of his upbringing in the vibrant streets of London.
Chief Engineer (Rotational) - Gregorio Gonzalez
Education/Certifications: Chief Engineer Unlimited, STCW 2 010, SDSD
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Gregorio was born in San Francisco, Mexico. He grew up in Bahia de Banderas, a fisherman town on the Pacific Coast. Gregorio started in commercial in 2009 and has been working on yachts since 2016. He has always been involved with mechanical engineering and thought being on a yacht allow him to keep working on different types of vessels. Since his time in the industry, he has been onboard M/Y UBIQUITOUS, M/Y CORUS, M/Y BELBIER, and M/Y LEGACY. With fishing be a passion of Gregorio’s, when he’s not busy in the engine room he'll be sure to join guests for a fishing excursion, sharing all of the knowledge he has to offer.
Once Gregorio has finished his time on board, he would like to start his own maintenance company focused on yacht repairs. In his free time Gregorio loves participating in outdoor sports such as running, hiking, snorkeling, and of course fishing. He is a loving father of a five-year-old and very family-oriented.
Gregorio eagerly awaits the next guests to provide them with a safe and enjoyable luxury vacation onboard 185’ STARSHIP.
Engineer – Hosang (SIMON) Ramone (Rotational)
Nationality: Jamaican
Simon was born and raised on the beautiful island of Jamaica, on the north coast surrounded by rivers and ocean. This is where he found his love for swimming and water activities. As a young man Simon would spend most of his time racing cars or playing around under the hood, pulling stuff apart and trying to put it back together. A little engineer in the making. In 2017 Simon was persuaded to do marine engineering by his older brother who is a chief engineer on merchant vessels. After completing his studies, he was working with his brother on oil tankers until he was convinced by a friend to try yachting and never looked back.
Bosun – Adrian Garcia Ulloa Gamiz
Nationality: Mexican
Born under the sun-soaked skies of Jalisco, Mexico, I am a 24-year-old dynamic crew member with a rich background in sports and maritime activities. My athletic journey began with soccer, where I honed skills in teamwork and precision. Transitioning to the aquatic realm, I developed a deep-seated passion for diving, spearfishing, surfing, and fishing. With four years of dedicated experience in the yachting industry, I bring a blend of enthusiasm, expertise, and a love for the sea to every voyage.
Deckhand - Keaton Ralph
Nationality: Canarian
Keaton joins us from the island of Lanzarote in the sunny Canary Islands where he has lived for over 20 years. This is where Keaton obtained his passion for the Ocean. At the age of 10 he started scuba diving where he immediately fell in love with the sport and was determined to make a career out of it. He has ten years of being a dive professional, with travels that have taken him from the North Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Caribbean and Adriatic Sea. After Getting his first taste of the Superyacht industry as a deckhand / dive instructor which whetted his appetite for a career in the yachting industry, he is keen to advance through the ranks to achieve OOW / Chief Officer Unlimited certificate of competency and follow in his father’s footsteps.
Now he joins us on M/Y Starship with a worldly experience and ready to face his next exciting adventure. In his spare time Keaton enjoys traveling, all watersports, which includes windsurfing, surfing and kite boarding. Learning new languages, learning about different cultures. a passion for cooking, history, cinema, and music. He also has a love for making & editing short films inclusive of underwater footage and off the drone. He looks forward to meeting you soon!
Deckhand/Engineer – Travon Emile Musgrove
Nationality: Bahamian
At the spirited age of 24, Tray is the very embodiment of adventure, creativity, and passion. Growing up amidst the gentle sway of boats and the rhythmic stories of the sea, thanks to a father who had saltwater running through his veins, yachting was not just a choice but a destiny. Every journey aboard holds the promise of fresh experiences and the thrill of the uncharted – from breathtaking excursions with guests to crafting memories that last a lifetime. With dreams as vast as the ocean, Tray is charting a course to rise through the yachting ranks, with a Captain's hat on the horizon. And if you ever want a tale of sheer unexpected thrill, ask about that time on an island teeming with pigs! Adventure truly is around every corner.
