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Crew Ocean Hunter I

The Ocean Hunter business really is like one big family. Unlike the larger liveaboards who change crews and captains every season, our family-run business gives you the same famous service and faces since 1993. We gather information year after year and are here waiting to share it with you! We are also largely staffed by local, experienced Palauan guides who have grown up on the reefs and act as ambassadors between the visitors and Palauan culture and environment.
Siksei Markungael - Captain, PADI Divemaster

After having worked for 3 years at Fish 'n Fins as a dive guide and boat captain, Siksei was transferred to Ocean Hunter I in August 2003. Born and raised in Palau, he loves the ocean, being a captain and finding small fish. His favorite fish is a leaf fish, followed by a scorpion fish, or the other way around. Ulong Channel, Blue Corner and Peleliu Express are his favourite divesites. Siksei logged around 8,000 dives.
Troy Ngiraikelau - PADI Divemaster, Boat Operator

Born and raised in Palau, Troy has been working at Fish ´n Fins since 1989, becoming a boat captain and dive guide alongside Francis Toribiong. He joined the Ocean Hunter crew in 1998. Favorite fish: sharks. Favorite dive site: Ulong Channel. On the boat, he loves watching the stars. Troy logged around 10,000 dives.
Chhetra Bhandari - Cook

Chhetra is a very friendly, always smiling and good-natured cook from Nepal. He joined the team at Fish 'n Fins in 2001 and was transferred to Ocean Hunter I in 2005. You'll love being in his company as he makes you feel home the minute you're onboard.