Ukraine Branch 25th Anniversary Conference

26 Sep 2025 08:00AM – 04:30PM

Interlegal | 1a Hretska St, 65014 Odesa, Ukraine

The Ukraine Branch of The Nautical Institute is excited to announce it will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year by hosting an international conference in Odesa on 26 September on the theme of ‘Wellbeing, Safety and Quality of Life of Seafarers’.

The conference is organised in partnership with the National University (Odesa Maritime Academy) – itself 81 years old this year – and with support and venue kindly provided by Interlegal, and longstanding Branch sponsor.

Since its beginnings in 2000, and despite ongoing domestic conflict and a diaspora seafarer community, the Branch now unites over 200 members (among them deep sea captains, deck officers, maritime scholars, lecturers and shore-based professionals) and plays an active role in fostering the maritime professional community in Ukraine, sharing up-to-date information on innovations, international standards and key challenges across the industry.

About this Event

The 25th Anniversary Conference will bring together experts in maritime safety, crew training, marine medicine, maritime law and digital solutions, along with representatives of international institutions and professional associations.

It remains one of the few platforms in Ukraine that focuses not only on seafarers’ training but also on their wellbeing, morale and psychological resilience, working conditions, occupational safety and career development — all of which are critical for the safe and sustainable future of the maritime industry.

Topics on the Agenda

The day will explore several contemporary themes, including:

IMO’s comprehensive approach to seafarer safety and quality of life

Loss of attractiveness of seafaring as a profession

Career prospects for seafarers and the role of mentoring

Training of universal sea cargo fumigators in ensuring navigational safety

Sexual harassment on board ships

Ensuring a transparent and efficient maritime employment market (IMO seafarer numbers) 

The impact of working conditions on the physical and psychological wellbeing of seafarers

General Average in the Black Sea: Modern challenges

The role of P&I correspondents in times of conflict

The future of training of specialists in marine medicine

Seafarer training in an era of globalisation

Safety procedures and proper crew training for LNG bunkering

Next generation maritime: The future lies in the traditions of the past

Please note that attendance is free of charge but tickets are by personal registration and invitation only, due to limited space.  Please contact the Hon Secretary, Prof Vladimir Torskiy FNI, at torskiy@te.net.ua for full and further details.

We hope to see you there!

https://www.nautinst.org/events/ukraine-branch-25th-anniversary-conference.html