For the first time in the 25-year history of the Nautical Institute of Ukraine, a woman has been elected. Chairman of the NIU is Anna Valerievna Klimets.

Anna Klymets, MNI, Member of the NIU Committee

Born on August 22, 1987. In 2004, she graduated from Gymnasium No. 1 named after A. P. Bystryna. In 2009, she graduated with honors from Odessa State Economic University with a master’s degree in Accounting and Auditing.

Since September 1, 2009, she has been working at Anglo-Eastern Ukraine LLC, where she currently holds the position of Training Manager. Her responsibilities include organizing and coordinating a wide range of in-house training courses for the company’s seafarers, developing training materials, monitoring training quality, and delivering specialized courses, including Maritime Crew Resource Management, Human Performance Leadership, and others. She has received commendations from the company’s management for her professionalism and contributions to the company’s development.

In 2024, she completed her studies at I. I. Mechnikov Odessa National University with a degree in Psychology. She also has an active interest in scientific research.

Anna is married and the mother of a son.