Born in Bulgaria, Marin is a highly experienced chief engineer who transitioned into yachting after 15 years in the merchant marine service. He joined The Wellesley in March 2015 and knows this ship inside out. He continually ensures the yacht has been refitted and maintained to the highest standard. Marin has worked on vessels ranging from 49m–86m, and speaks fluent English, Bulgarian and Russian. In his spare time, he loves to ski and spend time with his family during his 2 months on 2 months off rotation