CHARTER YACHT VIGILANT 1

Captain Name: Philippe LE HEN

Captain Nationality: French

Number of Crew: 3

Captain: Philippe LE HEN
Nationality : French, born in 1975
Languages: French, English
Diploma: Captain 500 – Mecanic diploma 750 KW

Philippe grew up in Brittany, and joined the army at 17 where he became a military mechanic. At 25 he left the army and travelled to the islands of Porquerolles and Levant in the Mediterranean, taking work transporting passengers to and from the islands . This led to him becoming the base charter man in the Mediterranean, managing a fleet of boats and handling Beneteau’s after-sales service.
He has qualifications both as Captain and maritime mechanic; has over 20 years experience as skipper and delivering boats and can turn his hand to maintaining fixed and mobile safety systems, repairing or welding different materials, and maintaining marine engines.
Also among Philippe’s skills are administration and accounts management for boat and crew.
He was the captain of an AZIMUT 62S, for 3 years, at which point the owner bought the new Lagoon 630, and he continued working for the same owner for several years.
He is an experienced and able Captain, is calm and unruffled, enjoys entertaining guests and pays attention to their needs.
In his free time Philippe is very sporty, and enjoys surfing, kiting, kayaking, swimming and running.

Chef: TBA

Hostess: Malika KERDIOUI
Nationality: French, born in 1981
Languages: French, English
Diploma: STCW Master 200 GT, Chief Engineer Officer 250 KW, STCW Basic Safety Training

Malika spent her childhood in Troyes, later settling in Marseille where she worked for 7 years at the Velodrome. Following this, and wanting to change her life, she spent two years travelling to find her way and learn from other cultures.
Back in Marseille, working in catamaran booking, Malika discovered the world of cruise ships, and a real passion for the sea emerged. She immersed herself in this world, passing her diplomas as a sailor and sailing as a stewardess in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and the United States, “on cruising yachts”, for more than 2 years on yacht.
This rich experience, combined with her refined taste and attention to detail, enables her to welcome VIGILANT 1’s clients with elegance and professionalism.
Smiling and enthusiastic, she offers impeccable service and contributes to the success of the cruises on VIGILANT 1.