Marianne Danissen

Marianne spent over 10 years at sea, sailing on various sailing yachts and motor yachts, as mate then later as chief engineer. She is very passionate about her time and experiences at sea and loved crossing the Atlantic to work busy charter and owner’s trips in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean Sea. 

 

Marianne spent numerous years in the engine room, during which time she developed a true passion for engineering.  

 

In 2003, she started her land-based position as an assistant in the C&N Yacht Management Division and pursued her career in the maintenance and compliance of the yachts in the fleet. She swiftly became specialised in the ISM & ISPS compliance, an area in which she became the manager for many years. 

 

In between loving to learn and further her knowledge, she became one of the few certified ILO trainers in the application of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in the yachting industry. She implemented and adapted these regulations to the yachting field and kept herself highly involved and interested in any new regulations affecting yachts and seafarers. 

 

She passed on her compliancy responsibilities in 2013 and moved on to the Senior Fleet manager’s position looking after a large fleet of yachts. 

 

In 2018, she took over the role of Deputy Head of the Yacht Management division of the company and took over the Head of the department early 2019. She now manages the worldwide team of C&N’s yacht management, a job she does with passion and dedication. 

 

Always involved in teaching and sharing knowledge, she encourages everyone she encounters to grow and develop themselves.  She is focussed on offering an honest and respectful experience to owners and is proud to be surrounded by a team who thrive to continuously perfect the services they offer. 

 

Outside of work, Marianne loves spending time outdoors, hiking, kiting, swimming and sailing whenever possible.