Hess PEPLER
Captain
Spoken languages: English and Afrikaans fluent; French intermediate; Italian basic Previous positions as Captain: M/Y iRock (35m), M/Y Fiorente (37m), M/Y Robusto (42m), M/Y Supertoy (28m) M/Y Carrara (27m) With 20 years of experience in the yachting industry, Captain Hess has gained a solid foundation of knowledge and practices. Beginning his career in 1999, Hess worked on board a 28m motor yachts for 5 years, working his way up from deckhand before earning his Captains qualification and going on to captain both private and charter yachts for over 13 years. Accustomed to long and busy charter seasons, Hess has a strong teamwork ethic and is an excellent manager of his crew – ensuring positivity alongside hard work. Throughout his career, Hess has overseen major refits and surveys as well as regular maintenance of the yachts. Captain Hess enjoys the opportunity to try local cuisines and explore new places when he is not working.