GREECE

Hassan Naddaf, Managing Partner of BlueSalt Marine, brings nearly 25 years of boating experience to Maritimo’s representation in Greece. As an experienced large motor yacht owner himself, Hassan understands the practical side of yacht ownership — from day-to-day operation through to maintenance, servicing and long-term care. Hassan combines a genuine appreciation for the boating lifestyle with a strong understanding of technical and operational performance, with particular focus on engineering, safety, stability, fuel efficiency and dependable long-range capability — qualities especially relevant to cruising throughout Greece and the Mediterranean. Through BlueSalt Marine, Hassan supports clients through yacht selection, commissioning, handover and owner education, together with warranty assistance, genuine parts and seasonal maintenance. His focus is on clear guidance, practical advice and reliable local support from the first conversation through long-term ownership.

Akis Pantazatos brings more than 35 years of marine-industry experience to BlueSalt Marine, combining extensive operational knowledge with expertise in technical management, yacht management, refit and repair supervision, and yacht sales. Having spent much of his career as a yacht captain, Akis has a practical understanding of vessel operation, maintenance and ownership. From 2007 to 2021, he served as After-Sales Manager for a leading Italian motor yacht builder, managing warranty matters, servicing and technical support across the group’s yacht fleet. Akis also owns a Corfu-based technical management company and works as a yacht refit manager, overseeing complex refit and repair projects from initial specification and planning through execution and final delivery. This combination of captaincy, after-sales and technical management experience allows Akis to provide informed, practical guidance through yacht selection, commissioning, maintenance and long-term ownership.