First steps On the Career Ladder

The joint project of MTWTU, ITF SEAFARERS' TRUST, KSMA, and the Lithuanian Maritime Academy continues to enforce ambitious plans.

The first study semester of Kherson cadets at the Lithuanian Maritime Academy has come to an end. In half a year, young people have intermediate results in their work. Thus, three cadets of electric engineering passed their first qualification exams. Upon the results, they received diplomas of the European standard. It means that the cadets will be able to start their work as ready-made specialists of the maritime industry.

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On 12 October 2025, the Cameroon-flagged cargo ship EILEEN sank in the Black Sea near Bulgaria. Ten seafarers were rescued hours before the ship finally sank 140 nautical miles off Varna.

Підписано турецьку колективну угоду DAD-DER IBF

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Seafarers' Rights Protected by ITF and MTWTU

During the meeting in Bucharest, Ukrainian seafarers had the opportunity to talk to ITF Inspector in Ukraine Nataliya Yefrimenko.

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