Second Engineer

Frank

BALOPITAS

Frank was born and raised in Athens, Greece. In 2007, he began a five-year cadetship based on the Greek island of Chios. After qualifying as an Unlimited Second Engineer, he embarked on a career in commercial shipping, primarily aboard tankers, which took him across the Mediterranean. In 2015, Frank began transitioning from commercial vessels to luxury yachts, choosing to dedicate his skills and experience to the yachting industry. He spent over six years on board, left for a period, and has now returned. Frank brings a strong engineering background, a calm professionalism, and a deep knowledge of Mediterranean cruising. Growing up in Athens with the Greek Islands as his playground, Frank developed a love for the sea early on. In his spare time, he enjoys water sports— particularly jet skiing—and is also a passionate fisherman.