Name: Moosa Jameel
Position: Captain
Born in the Maldives, Captain Moosa has been at sea for well over 30 years. He has vast experience in navigating the Maldivian seas and has trained many who have gone on to become captains themselves. His years of experience help him navigate the reefs and lagoons of the Maldives with ease. He takes pride in his role and strives to ensure clients have memorable experiences during their charter. Moosa has been the Captain of SAFIRA since she arrived in Maldives. He has a very warm and welcoming personality and is liked by everyone onboard. During his days off, Moosa enjoys fishing.

Name: Ibrahim Ali
Position: First Mate
Ibrahim or Ibbe as he is known as, is the First Mate onboard Safira. Ibbe is also in charge of water sports activities onboard SAFIRA. He has worked in luxury yachts and in resorts in Maldives. He is currently gaining experience and intends to qualify as a captain in the future. He will also be providing clients with the knowledge and expertise on how to use the water sports equipment. He has taken part in Catamaran and Regatta races in Maldives and is very comfortable in the water. He is very energetic and is usually the first person to start work every day.

Name: Hemantha Kumara
Position: Chef
Chef Hemantha brings with him years of experience serving clients across Maldives and in Sri Lanka. He has worked in numerous resorts and yachts. Chef Hemantha is specifically talented in creating dishes in French, Italian, European, Mediterranean, East Asian, Indian and Sri Lankan cuisines. He can prepare Sushi and Sashimi based dishes as well. He has previously worked on yachts specifically working with the American markets for over 10 years. His warm personality and extensive culinary knowledge ensures SAFIRA is able to provide clients with many different culinary experiences

Name: Mohamed Zinadh
Position: Steward
Zinadh was born and raised in Maldives. He is one of the stewards onboard. He will be the first person to greet you and will be at your service throughout the charter. Zinadh has previously worked in Conrad Maldives as well as in other luxury resorts in Maldives. He is friendly and will make sure your stay onboard SAFIRA is a memorable one. He is passionate about providing exceptional experiences for charter guests. He is a wine enthusiast and works with the chef to create and recommend wine pairings that go well with the cuisine onboard.

Name: Mohamed Mansoor
Position: Steward
Mansoor is one of the most experienced crew onboard. Born and raised in Maldives, Mansoor joined the military service and served until 2014. He worked in several luxury resorts in Maldives. His love for the ocean drew him towards the yachting industry and eventually to SAFIRA. He is very calm under pressure and has shown his ability to find solutions in difficult situations. He brings a wealth of experience in regards to security awareness, fire and rescue and disaster management. In his free time, he likes to keep fit and enjoys spending time with his family.

Name: Ahmed Mohamed
Position: Stew /Deckhand
Born and raised in a small island in the North of Maldives, Ahmed comes from a family of sailors and grew up in and around boats. He is very energetic and likes to keep himself busy at all times. He likes to be involved onboard. He is starting out in the charter industry and intends to gain experience and move up the ranks. Ahmed likes to stay active and enjoys paddle boarding and swimming during his free time.

Name: Ali Mohamed
Position: Deckhand
Ali has been working onboard SAFIRA from the beginning. He has previously worked on liveaboards in Maldives as a deckhand. He is a hard worker and valuable member of our team. He is a fast learner and has been able to help out with routine maintenance in the engine room as well. Ali has a quiet personality and is liked by everyone onboard.

Name: Mohamed Shuailam Nasheed
Position: Charter Director/ Manager onboard
Mohamed was born in Maldives and spent his childhood in and around water. He is in charge of the overall operations of SAFIRA and ensures the operations onboard are carried out as expected. He is responsible for the overall safety of the clients and crew onboard and ensures that the charter plan is followed and executed. He has worked previously on other yachts in Maldives and offers valuable experience and business insight onboard. Mohamed is able to provide details about the onboard operations at all times.

Name: Aminath (Anyu) Hasna
Position: Yoga Instructor/Junior Stew
Anyu is the yoga instructor onboard SAFIRA when requested by guests (for an additional fee of $250 p/day). She has worked as a yoga instructor at many luxury resorts and brings with her a wealth of experience. She trained as an instructor in India and has over 7 years experience with different types of yoga. She likes to conduct sessions in small groups. As well as being a yoga instructor, she has also worked as a photographer and creative director for several studios and design houses in Maldives.