NOV 2016 — NOWBusiness ownership
FUTUREHOME · SMART YACHTING
Founder & Managing Director
Founded and developed a building automation business focused on high-end residential and commercial projects, achieving Loxone Gold Partner status.
Professional profile
Kamen Stefanov
Master Mariner Unlimited Class II/2
Superyacht operations, refits and building automation.
Experience at sea, with a practical understanding of life on board.
Full CV · 2 pages · PDF, 2 MB
Based inFort Lauderdale, USA
US statusGreen Card holder
Background50m+ superyachts
On board & ashore
A maritime foundation.
A broader perspective.
I am a Master Mariner with experience in captain and chief officer roles on large superyachts, alongside commercial vessel operations. My work has included refits, surveys, crew leadership and demanding international cruising programmes.
As founder and managing director of FUTUREHOME and SMART YACHTING, I also bring experience in premium residential and commercial automation, connecting practical onboard needs with integrated technology.
Professional experience
At sea and in business
DEC 2022 — MAY 2024Commercial shipping
Cargill
Vessel Operator · Panamax fleet
Voyage planning and execution, stakeholder coordination, performance monitoring and commercial shipping operations.
JAN 2020 — FEB 202160m · Burgess
M/Y Caipirinha
Captain · Rotational
Full vessel management through a management transition, with responsibility for painting, interior upgrades, technical servicing and surveys.
SEP 2019 — DEC 201992m · Burgess
M/Y Moonlight II
Chief Officer · Temporary
Mediterranean owner cruising with up to 36 guests, a Suez Canal transit and an internal management audit.
MAR 2019 — MAY 201925m · HST / Purus
M/V HST Sofia
Trainee Captain · Project role
Offshore crew transfers in the Black Sea during Shell’s pilot project, supporting operations up to 70 nautical miles offshore.
AUG 2016 — MAR 201755m · Private yacht
M/Y La Masquarade
Chief Officer / Relief Captain
Dry-dock and a 10-year Lloyd’s Register survey, followed by an extended owner’s itinerary through the Caribbean and Pacific via the Panama Canal.
SEP 2013 — MAR 201569m · V.Ships
M/Y Saluzi
Captain · Rotational
Promoted from Chief Officer during a major Singapore refit. Coordinated contractors, crew, class and management through certification and entry into charter operations in Asia.
MAR 2010 — JUN 201157m · Avid Ltd
M/Y Bad Girl
Chief Officer · Promoted from Second Officer
Refit work at Rybovich, an Atlantic crossing and Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons on a busy dual-season yacht.
2003 — 2009Commercial fleet
Navibulgar
Deck Cadet → Second Officer
Progression through deck roles on 20,000–40,000 DWT bulk carriers, building a foundation in navigation and vessel operations.
Training & competencies
Master Mariner
Unlimited
Certificate of Competency · Class II/2
Master of ships of 3,000 GT or more
- GMDSS GOC
- STCW Basic Safety
- ISPS Ship Security Officer
- Advanced Fire Fighting
- Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
- Bridge Team Resource Management
- ECDIS & AIS operational use
- ECDIS Kelvin Hughes
- IMO Safety Instructor
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Let’s connect.
Fort Lauderdale, USA
