MEET THE MORRIS NAUTICAL CREW

Growing up in North Queensland, Australia, Emily always enjoyed the sun and the sea. She decided to give up her job in banking back in 2011 and take on a completely different adventure in the yachting industry.

Joining her first vessel in the Mediterranean as a deck/stew and gaining her Yachtmaster, she switched to an interior role, and within a few years gained her first role as Chief Stewardess.

Emily has a passion for all things wine and has recently completed her WSET level 2. With a strong attention to detail, Emily loves to interact with the guests and ensure they always have everything they need to make their trip a memorable one.

Growing up on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Tom’s life has always gravitated towards the water. Born into a family of engineers, Tom’s love for the water would soon take his engineering mind where it feels most at home. Tom’s career has not been your run-of-the-mill superyacht career, having started aboard one of the oldest superyachts in the world. With experience in both diesel and steam engines, Tom brings a plethora of knowledge and experience to the M.Y. Northern Escape. When he’s not running around behind the scenes, he enjoys spending his time exploring both above and below the water.

Whether it’s sailing the oceans or motorbike riding through the remote mountains of Cambodia, Tom’s thirst for adventure is never truly quenched. His career has taken him to some of the furthest reaches of the planet, teaching him invaluable skills along the way. From the AV to the engine room, no task is too big or too small for Tom ensuring that you enjoy your uninterrupted experience aboard M.Y. Northern Escape.

Rebekah (Bex) grew up on a small Island in Wales which immediately taught her to appreciate the smaller things in life. From a young age, Bex always had a passion for the sea, water sports and travel and realised she could combine all 3 within the luxury yachting industry whilst travelling the world. Working in 5-star holiday accommodation, Bex was able to gain experience in what would lead to a role on board her first vessel as a stewardess in 2015. Bex has an effervescent personality which is highly contagious. She genuinely loves to see her guests enjoying themselves. In her spare time, you will always find Bex taking part in water sports be it kitesurfing, wakeboarding or soaking up the sun on a stand-up paddle. 

Originally from Perth and raised in Cairns, Candice considers the Great Barrier Reef her backyard  – a fitting foundation for her role as Deckhand/Stewardess aboard M.Y. Flying Fish. With over five years of marine industry experience, Candice brings a versatile skillset to the team, holding both a coxswain ticket and certification as a dive master. Her dual capabilities allow her to confidently support deck operations while also being solely responsible for maintaining the vessel’s interior to a premium standard.

Candice’s background spans hospitality and automotive retail, and she’s no stranger to remote operations, having worked on Lizard Island, and aboard various charter boats across Cairns, Port Douglas, and the West Coast, including expeditions through the Kimberley from Darwin to Broome. With a love for the ocean, Candice spends her downtime diving, fishing, freediving, and enjoying any opportunity to be on or under the water. With a deep knowledge of the reef and a guest-first approach, she’s an integral part of the Morris Nautical team, bringing warmth, capability, and professionalism to every charter.

Originally from Cairns, Jess grew up immersed in marine life and the Great Barrier Reef. With a captain for a father and parents who ran a scuba diving business, life on the water came naturally, shaping her deep love for the ocean from a young age.

Before stepping into the world of yachting, she built a strong background in marine tourism along the Great Barrier Reef, working aboard reef vessels and charter boats throughout North Queensland. After years of eyeing down the superyachts in the marina, it was only a matter of time before she stepped onboard one and turned it into a rewarding career. Jess thrives on creating memorable, personalised experiences for charter guests. She has a passion for dive-focused charters and tropical cruising, particularly around the east coast of Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the South Pacific, where engaging with local communities and village life adds something truly special to each trip. Her love for the ocean extends beyond work. Off duty, Jess enjoys scuba diving, yoga, hiking, and just about any outdoor adventure that keeps her close to nature.

Originally from the coastal town of Cape Paterson in Victoria, Jarrod brings both technical skill and a deep passion for the ocean to his role as First Mate aboard M.Y. Beluga. With over six years of experience in the maritime industry, Jarrod is responsible for the vessel’s general maintenance as well as the safe operation of onboard systems and equipment.

Jarrod’s journey began with studies in marine biology at university in Townsville, which led to his first sea-time aboard a prawn trawler in the Coral Sea. He went on to work aboard a 113-metre mining transfer vessel for P&O Maritime, operating cranes, heavy machinery, and a 30-metre hydraulic boom. At just 19, he purchased and refitted his own 12-metre 1977 sloop, Pelagicus, which sparked his connection to the maritime community. Since then, he has completed delivery work on vessels such as M.Y. True Blue and M.Y. New Journey, including international voyages and a remote stay in Papua New Guinea, where he lived with a local family, spearfishing and living from the sea.

Jarrod’s passions include sailing, free-diving, spearfishing, and scuba diving – as well as trekking through national parks in New Zealand and the Italian Dolomites. His dedication to the craft and the environment makes him a knowledgeable guide on the Great Barrier Reef.