GATSBY

Marin Dolina

Captain

Croatian · Croatian, English, Italian

Captain Marin brings a lifetime of maritime experience to M/Y Gatsby, having worked his way up from tankers and offshore vessels to luxury yachts cruising the Mediterranean and beyond. With a calm, confident approach and a passion for life at sea, he’s the kind of captain who makes guests feel safe, looked after, and completely at ease. Over the years, Marin has helmed some impressive vessels and a range of other high-end private and charter yachts. Whether managing refits, leading long passages, or hosting discerning guests, he’s all about precision, smooth sailing, and running a tight but happy ship. Respected for his strong leadership, deep technical knowledge and love for the sea, Marin is always learning, always improving and always bringing his best to the team and the guests on board.

Ivan Šimunović

Chief Officer

Born and raised in Split, Croatia, Ivan has a deep-rooted passion for the sea and always knew he'd build his life around it. With years of hands-on experience, from deckhand to charter captain, he brings calm leadership and solid technical skills to his current role as Chief Officer. Ivan is known for his easygoing nature, strong technical know-how, and calm leadership style. Whether he's navigating coastal waters, overseeing maintenance, or jumping in to help the team, he brings reliability and a great sense of humor to the crew. When he's not on deck, Ivan enjoys learning about new technologies and maintaining his connection to the sea through every aspect of his life.

Josip Vulić

Engineer

Josip is a technically proficient Marine Engineer holding a Master of Science in Marine Engineering and a Second Engineer Unlimited Certificate of Competency. With more than five years of experience aboard LNG carriers, he has developed extensive expertise in engine room operations, propulsion systems, preventive maintenance, automation systems, and vessel safety management. His professional approach, strong work ethic, and attention to detail have enabled him to maintain machinery and technical spaces to the highest operational standards while ensuring reliability and efficiency in demanding maritime environments. In addition to his commercial shipping background, Josip has extensive experience in the tourism and hospitality sector. Between 2012 and 2019, he worked in luxury tourism throughout the Dalmatian region of Croatia, managing VIP guest relations, concierge services, travel logistics, and bespoke itineraries for high-end clients. As a VIP Relations Driver for Ultra Europe and through his work with Croatia Private Tours, he gained valuable experience in guest service, discretion, communication, and delivering exceptional client experiences. This hospitality background provides him with a strong understanding of luxury service standards and guest expectations within the yachting industry. Josip also worked as a freelance marine technician, providing maintenance, diagnostics, and servicing of marine engines and onboard systems in local marinas, further strengthening his practical knowledge of yacht machinery and maintenance requirements. He is a non-smoker, holds valid US B1/B2 and C1/D visas, and combines strong technical expertise with a positive attitude, professionalism, and a service-oriented mindset. His goal is to build a long-term career within the superyacht industry, where he can apply both his engineering knowledge and hospitality experience to support safe operations and exceptional guest experiences.