About Us

Your Personal Recruiter and Headhunter
Between us we have a wealth of knowledge of the yachting industry, from all perspectives, management, recruitment and onboard crew.
We noticed a lack of experienced crew for high-performance yachts. As the industry continues to grow in innovation and engineering enhancement, very few crew are skilled and capable of joining these vessels in the early stages. We’ve made it our mission to head-hunt talented and diverse engineers, first officers and captains as well as other crew members that want to take on projects such as new build where innovation is at the forefront of the owner’s vision for their yacht.
There are dozens of crew placement agencies around the world so why Ahoy?
At Ahoy Crew, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and reputable agency in the maritime industry.
We see our core strengths in bespoke, tailored approach to recruiting, headhunting and placement on behalf of our clients.
Our extensive database of contacts and industry connections is our competitive advantage allowing us to connect the right person with the right superyacht.
Once Ahoy, always Ahoy!
Our Team

Tatiana K. Lüders
E-mail: tk@ahoycrew.com
Tel: +49 17667267031
I started sailing at age of 11 as a pro 470 crew and I fell in love instantly. University time brought me to a summa cum laude with majors in Pedagogics and Psychology followed by an MBA in London. With over seventeen years of client private asset management, yacht owner presentation and Yacht management.
I take pride in my business philosophy of looking at things through the prism of the client’s view and I can tell you it makes a huge difference to the result and client’s satisfaction. I also have lived, suffered and succeeded with the people I managed that run these assets. It would not be an exaggeration to say I have gained my 3rd master in intercultural communication by now. One can say my life experience is my contribution to our company’s competitive advantage. I look forward to working together.

Maya Vinograd
Managing Director
E-mail: mv@ahoycrew.com
Tel: +34 655 927 783
Born and raised near the Mediterranean coast, I have always had a fascination with the sea. This led me to pursue studies in Marine Biology and Oceanography, and I completed my B.Sc. in this field. My academic knowledge and understanding of the sea were boosted by practical skills when I took part in a transatlantic delivery to the Caribbean on a 40-foot racing yacht in 2008. That experience changed my life, and I decided to pursue a career in the industry.
I sailed the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, and the Pacific on both sail and motor yachts, expanding my knowledge of the trade, the sea, and the exotic locations along the routes.
The vast experience I gained on these incredible journeys helped me realize the importance of having a reliable and professional crew. My years in the industry enabled me to develop an extensive HR network which, coupled with my sharp eye for talent, serves me and will soon serve you in headhunting and recruiting individuals, that would come compatible with any client’s needs.
And I am sure I will provide you with a feeling of success throughout our entire process of collaboration that will ultimately result in successful placement.

Melissa Ramm
SMM & Collaborations
E-mail: smm@ahoycrew.com
Tel: +44 07849235205