Captain
SUAT SÜLÜN

Captain Suat started his yachting career in 1988 and has been working onboard both private and charter yachts ever since, the last 9 years of which have been onboard OBSIDIAN. He has extensive experience onboard yachts in Genoa and Barcelona and he knows the Southern coast of Turkey like the back of his hand and enjoys sharing the treasures of his turquoise paradise with his guests. He is warm, funny and detailed in his work. With his knowledge and experience, Suat delivers a memorable and safe vacation to all who come onboard. Suat holds certifications as a fitness instructor and dietician. He speaks German, English, Spanish, Italian and Turkish.

Chef
MUSTAFA YUMURTACI


Mustafa was born in 1956. Before he started working on yachts in 1994 he worked for several years in 5 star hotels in Antalya.He joined OBSIDIAN in 2016. Keeping himself up-to-date with new styles and techniques, he loves to share Turkish and Med cuisine with his guests and spoils them with fresh bakes during breakfast. Mustafa maintains a good relationships with guests and crew, thanks to his humble personality. He speaks Turkish.

Stewardess
NATALIA TUPIKINA

Natalia was born in Russia in 1977. She has been serving onboard OBSIDIAN since 2018. She has received patisserie training as well as masseuse training and with a lot of experience under her belt she ensures client happiness with her attentive approach. Natalia speaks Russian, English and Turkish.


Engineer
ATİLLA TÜRKSOY

Atilla was born in 1970. He served for many years as a mechanic in Turkish Naval Forces where he gained valuable experience in his profession. In 1997 he began to continue his career onboard private and charter yachts and has been serving onboard OBSIDIAN since 2020. Atilla speaks English and Turkish.


Deckhand
AHMET KAAN AKDOĞAN

Ahmet joined OBSIDIAN in 2021 and is the youngest member of the crew. He is a hard working member of the team who always carries a smile and has an extemely pleasant aura. He is in charge of maintaining the yacht in pristine condition and helping the captain and guests with anything and eveything. Ahmet speaks Turkish and beginner level English.