CAPTAIN SHAFIU & CHEF KALUDEWA & MATE SAALIM

RIMAH |Cruise Director| Maldivian
EXPERIENCE:
RIMAH is the focal contact representing the owner and a person of many talents and experiences, including entrepreneurship, music (he was a former professional musician performing live in the 02 Arena. RIMAH had an in-depth background in the tourism industry, specialized in the yacht and liveaboard industry.
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Through my diverse contacts within the yachting and business industry of the Maldives, I can facilitate almost any request a client will have within Maldivian waters and to enhance their experience onboard ARK NOBLE.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
I am always available and I handle pressure well and I strive to offer an excellent service
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
RIMAH knows everyone
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
Do or don't there is no try

SHAFIU |Captain |Maldivian
EXPERIENCE:
He started his career as a captain onboard the Maldivian yacht CARINA in 2013 and then moved to ARK NOBLE

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Looking after the guests and fulfilling their wishes

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Punctual, dedicated, perfectionist

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Others say that I am very strict about having everything organized perfectly

HALEEM | Assistant Captain| Maldivian
EXPERIENCE:
An experienced captain capable of handling multiple different categories of vessels
Assistant captain Haleem brings a specialised skill set unique to the industry.
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Guests can feel safe as I have a lot of navigation experience and I know the Maldives very well
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
I am very dedicated to my work and the well-being of the guests
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Others say that I am definitely an asset to the yacht
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
Do it once, do it right, do it quickly

ASANKA | Chief Steward |Srilankan
EXPERIENCE:
More than 6 years of experience onboard yachts.
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Guest can expect that I will look after them for anything related to food and drinks
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
I am always attentive to the wishes of the guests
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Others says that I have a positive personality

MOHAMED | Chief Steward |Maldivian
EXPERIENCE:
MOHAMED is one of the most experienced stewards in the Maldives yachting world. He started in hospitality as a butler in the resort Banyan Tree. Six years ago, he started working on yachts, bringing in his lengthy experience from the high end resort hospitality as the head steward. Mohamed enforces ARK NOBLE whenever there is a charter.
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
I will always have the goal to offer an unparalleled service to the guests
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
An always friendly attitude
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Someone we can always count on
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
Guests come first

YASIRU | Steward | Srilankan
EXPERIENCE:
Prior to joining ARK NOBLE, I worked for 1 year in the Hilton in the Maldives
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
I will do my very best to offer a great service to the guests
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
I am very attentive to details and to the requests of the guests
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Others say that I always smile

BASHEER | Steward | Bangladeshi
EXPERIENCE:
Basheer started working at a networking company in the Maldives in 1995 before joining the ARK FLEET in 2000 as an engineer and deckhand on several of the fleet vessels. In 2017 he started onboard ARK NOBLE
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
The guests can expect that I will do my utmost for anything related to the food and drinks and the cabins
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Customer service is very import to me
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Others say that I am hard working

KALUDEWA | Chef | Srilankan
EXPERIENCE:
worked for 10 years as a commit III at the Aman Resort in Sri Lanka, followed by 8 years as a chef de partie in several resorts in Sri Lanka. I joined ARK NOBLE as chef in 2021.
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Guests can expect that I will do my very best to make their charter very happy and memorable.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE STYLE OF COOKING:
Sri Lankan style cooking
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Versatile skills, I treat everyone with respect and always remain professional.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Guests say that I have a great attention to detail and that hygiene is very important to me

PARBHEZUL | Assistant Chef | Bangladeshi
EXPERIENCE:
PARBHEZUL has worked on yachts in the Maldives since 2015 and joined ARK NOBLE in 2019
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Guest can expect that I will provide a very good service to make your stay a very happy one
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
I can cook any style of food that you want
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE STYLE OF COOKING:
European style cooking
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Other people say that I am always attentive and take care of very hygienic

NUJURUL | CHIEF ENGINEER |Bangladeshi
EXPERIENCE:
I started working at a networking company in the Maldives in 1995 before joining the ARK FLEET in 2000 as an engineer and deckhand on several of the fleet vessels. In 2017 I started onboard ARK NOBLE
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
I will drive the tender when needed and I will take the guests out to the best fishing grounds for different experiences and I take care of all technical maintenance of the yacht.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
I am there to look after the guests and I am attentive to their needs
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Others say that I am hard working

SAALIM | Chief Mate |Maldivian
EXPERIENCE:
6 years of experience onboard yachts in the Maldives before joining ARK NOBLE
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Guest can expect that I take very good care of the maintenance of the yacht and the cleanliness of the outside decks
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
I am very attentive to what the guests want
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Others say that I am very hard working

SHANGKAR | Deckhand |Bangladeshi
EXPERIENCE:
SHANGKAR worked in a resort doing technical management for five years, prior to joining ARK NOBLE in 2019. He has been a dedicated deckhand onboard since then.
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
The guests can expect from me warmth, care, politeness, kindness, punctuality, safety awareness and excellent service. For our diving guests I will always be a very informative, careful and fun dive guide.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
I am hardworking, friendly and disciplined with a nice amount of experience.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
They usually say that Roman is a nice guy :)
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
Never give up!