FRIENDSHIP
Length
52.80 metres (173' 3")Beam
9.45 metres (31')Draft
3.80 metres (12' 6")Number of Guests
12Number of Crew
12Built
2000Refit
2021Builder
OceancoNaval Architect
The "A" GroupFlag
NetherlandsHull Construction
SteelHull Configuration
Displacement- Air conditioning, Deck Jacuzzi, Gym/exercise equipment, Stabilisers at anchor, Stabilisers underway, WiFi connection on board
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Accommodation
Equipment
Watersports
Crew Profile
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Bogdan CholakovCaptainBulgarianAfter studying maritime navigation and Nautical Science, Bogdan started his career as a professional mariner in the Merchant Navy in 2006 by completing his cadetship and assistant officer practices on general cargo and supply vessels, continuing in the yachting industry shortly after. Since 2008, he has been on various vessels following worldwide cruising itineraries and working with people of all nationalities. Bogdan can speak five languages including his mother tongue.
Apart from the maritime industry, Bogdan is passionate about economics, human liberties, free-market principles, and critical thinking. He is an avid chess player and book reader. However, the best times come when he gets to see his family, a wife, a young boy, and a baby girl.
Previous Yachts: M/Y LA MIRAGE (57m), M/Y SAINT NICOLAS (77m), M/Y PANTHERA (55m), M/Y NATITA (72m), M/Y DOUBLE DOWN (65m), M/Y MOSAIQUE(50m), M/Y ST DAVID (60m)
Interests: Chess, Time pieces, Reading, Economics
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Joshua MartinChief officerScottishJosh is from the Isle of Mull, a remote island on the West Coast of Scotland. He found his sea legs on his father’s fishing boat when he was younger, fishing for crabs, lobsters and prawns. Josh hold his OOW and is working towards his Chief Mate ticket. He is a keen scuba and free diver, any excuse and he’s in the water. He also loves going for a cycle, bagging Munros in Scotland and keeping it quiet by playing his bagpipes.
Previous Yachts: M/Y LUCKY LADY (63m), M/Y HEMABEJO 3 (40m), M/Y DOUBLE DOWN (65m), M/Y AUSTRALIS (48m)
Interests: Scuba/free diving, Cycling, Playing bagpipes, Playing video games, Golfing -
Jack TookeBosunBritishJack was born in Hong Kong, and after living there for 6 years, his family returned to the seaside town of Salcombe in Devon, England. After school he decided to try his hand at being a fisherman. After 4 years of battling the elements he decided to move to the warmer climes of Palma, Mallorca. He took his first position as a deckhand / chase boat driver, where he taught guests how to wake board, windsurf and kayak. Over the last 5 years he has progressed to Bosun and is currently studying towards his officer of the watch ticket to become a 2nd officer. In his free time he enjoys snowboarding, surfing and running.
Previous Yachts: M/Y SATINE (35m), M/Y INFINITY (90m), M/Y CALLISTO (65m), M/Y DOUBLE DOWN (65m), M/Y VIRGINAIN (65m), M/Y ST DAVID (60m)
Interests: Golfing, Fitness, Swimming, Chess, Music -
Riccardo BarresiDeckhandSouth africanRicky comes from a small town near Johannesburg where he was raised in an Afrikaans/ Italian household. He is an energetic and bubbly person that has a great love for sport, travel and entrepreneurship. He excels in tennis and golf and received his provincial colours.
He then completed a degree in Bcom Business Management at the University of Pretoria whilst also working part time as a golf coach and for Adidas in their marketing/sales department.
This will be Ricky’s third year in the yachting industry, having worked on yachts from 25-55 metres. Ricky’s aim is to climb the ranks whilst continuing to provide fun and positive energy onboard among guests and crew alike.
Previous Yachts: M/Y HARMONY (55m), M/Y COLUMBUS A (25m), M/Y RESILIENCE (50m)
Interests: Golfing, Fitness, Swimming, Chess, Music -
Markos DrandakisDeckhandGreekMarkos joins us from the Northwest coast of the Greek island Crete. Markos went to the maritime academy for 4 years; part of his training was onboard commercial vessels. In August 2019 he finished his training and joined the mandatory Navy, serving for 14 months. During his training he most enjoyed his time working on the tug boats and supply vessels. He progressed from there to the world of yachts, M/Y FRIENDSHIP is his largest yacht to date. He aims to make your time onboard a fun and enjoyable.
During his free-time he enjoys playing volley ball and any beach-related actives.
Previous Yachts: M/Y BEST OFF (33m)
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Stuart LewisChefBritishStuart Lewis is a British Michelin-trained chef. He was trained at The Grimsby Institute in Lincolnshire UK before moving to London and then to the USA, 3 years that he found his way into the private sector and was private chef for some of the worlds most accoladed people.
Having now worked all over Europe and the United States he decided to move into yachting where he is thriving. He enjoys tailoring his menus and creations for every individual guest, enhancing their experience by providing tastes from around the world. Stuart has notched up over 50 charters.
Previous Yachts: M/Y ROMEA (80m), M/Y BROADWATER (52m), M/Y HUNTRESS (60m), M/Y MIA ELISE (60m)
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Laura FinnertyChief stewardessIrishLaura comes from Ireland. She brings on board with her a grand knowledge of excellent service, 8 years experience in the land-based service industry and now over 7 years in the yachting industry working on private and charter yachts alike. Having developed her interior management skills whilst cruising the Caribbean, US East Coast, Mediterranean and the Maldives, Laura has had considerable experience in operations, crew training and organising large parties. She provides a welcoming and warm atmosphere on board. She recently qualified as a Purser. With a detail-oriented approach and keen eye for impeccable standards, Laura will provide FRIENDSHIP's guests with an unforgettable experience.
Previous Yachts: M/Y SLIPSTREAM (60m), M/Y DOUBLE DOWN (65m), M/Y BLUE MOON (60m), M/Y LADY BRITT(63m), S/Y MITSEAH (47.5m), M/Y SAFIRA (39m)
Interests: Jogging, Yoga, Indoor rock climbing, Movies, Experiencing new cuisine -
Stephanie Olckers2nd stewardessSouth africanStephanie hails from South Africa, born to a Dutch mother and Afrikaans father. Upon completing an Economics degree in Cape Town, she decided to make an exciting change in her life and joined the yachting industry.
After sitting next to a handsome young yachtie, on a plane back home from a holiday in the south of France, she first learnt of yachting and thought it was the perfect opportunity to combine her love of the ocean, travel and hospitality. Stephanie has been in the industry for almost 4 years and has been fortunate enough to cruise most of the Mediterranean. She previously worked on smaller yachts as a solo stewardess, before joining M/Y FRIENDSHIP.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading, swimming, playing tennis and travelling to unique places. She is ready to make your stay on board a truly unique and memorable one.
Previous Yachts: M/Y LATITUDE (43m), M/Y VBOYS (26m)
Interests: Swimming, Walking, Pilates, Tennis -
Lauren PhilipsStewardessSouth africanLauren is our onboard stewardess/masseuse. She grew up on a beautiful farm in South Africa. She went to school in Queenstown, studied in Stellenbosch for 3 years and started her career in the yachting industry in 2015.
She previously worked onboard M/Y Rush, M/Y Harmony, M/Y Palladium and M/Y Resilience.
Her love for people and her adventurous soul is what makes her thrive in this industry. She hopes to make your stay onboard M/Y FRIENDSHIP a spectacular one.
Previous Yachts: M/Y RUSH (50m), M/Y HARMONY (55m), M/Y PALLADIUM (96m), M/Y RESILLIENCE (53m)
Interests: Fitness, Tennis, Photography -
Carmen GeeStewardessSouth africanCarmen grew up in South Africa, joined the yachting industry in 2019 and has loved every moment since. She spent her childhood by the sea and has found yachting the perfect field to combine her passion for people, the ocean and her hospitality skills.
She previously worked onboard sailing yacht Taouey for 2 years before joining motor yacht FRIENDSHIP.
During her free time she enjoys spending time working out, reading and being around people. She enjoys challenges and takes pride in her work. She believes that memories are the most important thing and that makes her devoted to making your stay onboard an exclusive and unforgettable one.
Previous Yachts: S/Y TAOUEY (60m)
Interests: Fitness, Photography, Reading, Hiking, Surfing -
Frank StockwellChief engineerAmericanFrank has had a lifetime of experience. His career began as a teen in small power and sailboats on Alaskan lakes. He then moved to construction barges and tugs for oil companies in southern and South Eastern Alaska. During his university years, he had the opportunity to work on sport fishing boats out of Hilo, Hawaii. In the 1970's and 80's and worked as a Mate, Deckhand and Engineer on tugs, barges and fishing boats in Alaska and Hawaii.
He is familiar with The Alaska inside passage, The Panama Canal, The Caribbean, The Bahamas, The Mediterranean, The East and West Coast of the United States, The English Channel, and many other areas of the world’s oceans. He has made 24 Atlantic crossings and spent many seasons in the Med.
Previous Yachts: M/Y SIREN (75m), M/Y KITTY (50m), M/Y HADIA (50m)
Interests: Skiing, Tennis -
Damir Draganic2nd engineerCroatianDamir joins us from Croatia. He began his career in engineering by completing a year as a cadet on a bulk and passenger ship. He continued to work as an engineer on a 50 meter yacht for 6 years, progressing to 2nd engineer. Prior to joining M/Y FRIENDSHIP he worked on 40m M/Y SENSEI where he became Chief Engineer.
Damir is a team player and enjoys the challenges of working on a larger vessel and at a higher level. He looks forward to keeping things running perfectly during your time onboard.
In his free time he enjoys watching all sports and all types of fitness activities.
Previous Yachts: M/Y SENSEI (40m)
Interests: Working out, Running, Football, Rugby