Each Captain has a different route — but the same challenge: managing complexity at sea, commanding yachts worth millions in conditions that leave no room for error. D.gree supports them with a marine-grade, deterministic AI — built from real feedback and thousands of hours of navigation data.
Here are their voices — direct from the bridge.
Rothe is one of the youngest Captains in Italy and the Youngest captain to win a RINA Captains Award (YARE).
Recognized for leadership, she is a project manager who has led complex refits and Captain of the 37m superyacht Audrey1 since 2022. During her career, Rothe has gain experience in contractors and navigating tight schedules.
“Leadership on board means staying organized, maintaining a practical mindset, and fostering a working environment where safety, performance, and positivity go hand in hand. D.gree helps me in these goals.”
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Captain Alessandro Orrao is an experienced Italian yacht Captain whose career reflects a rare blend of technical expertise, leadership, and hospitality excellence.
He entered the yachting world in his early twenties. His dedication and hands-on approach soon earned him his first command in 2004 aboard a Mangusta 72, marking the beginning of an impressive rise through the superyacht ranks.
Today, as one of the few Italian captains commanding a 70-plus-meter superyacht, Alessandro Orrao continues to represent the new generation of maritime leadership — where tradition, technology, and human insight converge at sea.
“Challenging moments do happen, but D.gree is always a reliable support. For professionals who want to stay ahead, keeping up with technological evolution is essential.”
Discover more about Capitain Orrao reading this article on SuperYacht24. | Linkedin
Captains of the Future
As they shared with us during workshops around the world, Captains are looking for technologies that make them one with their yacht — tools that dissolve the background noise of fragmented systems and amplify what truly matters: awareness, command, and the ability to anticipate their Owner’s needs.
They seek predictive systems that prevent downtime, guide maintenance based on real operating conditions, and help them foresee and manage onboard issues — ensuring smoother journeys, greater efficiency, and a better experience for everyone on board.