The 100th anniversary issue of the Ukrainian edition of Sea Review has just been released – a meaningful milestone and a good moment to briefly step back and share what I do beyond my core professional role.

Together with Yuliia Denysova, I have been running an educational project for more than four years. Our work covers several directions including career transition support for seafarers and training in crew management – although today I want to focus specifically on seafarers.

Much of our communication happens outside LinkedIn – through direct conversations, consultations and structured learning formats. At the same time, this platform is where I regularly receive messages from people who:

 – are looking for shore-based positions

 – are planning a transition from sea to shore

 – are exploring their first steps ashore, often through operational or crew-related roles.

One of the directions we continue to develop together is contributing to the Ukrainian professional publication Sea Review and working within The Nautical Institute Ukraine Branch.

We write about topics seafarers often think about but rarely find structured answers to: moving ashore, market expectations, income concerns and the role of networking and professional communities.

Through years of working in this space, I’ve become convinced that during career transitions it is especially important not to remain in a vacuum.

Networks, professional institutions and open doors are not a “nice to have” – they are real support.

The Nautical Institute Ukraine Branch remains open to Ukrainian professionals and seafarers, including those seeking guidance and direction when moving ashore.

If you are currently at this stage, know that you are not alone – there is a professional environment ready to support you and help you shape your next step.

The full issue is now available for members of The Nautical Institute in Ukraine. You can access it via the link below:

https://lnkd.in/etFnF-yY