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Oleg Grygoriuk - Chairman of the Marine Transport Workers' Trade Union of Ukraine

A leader in the field of maritime transport who has dedicated his life to protecting the industry's workers' rights and interests.

Videos featuring the MTWTU Chairman

  • Apr 20, 2022

    Як морякам піти в рейс і повернутися під час воєнного стану: коментар Голови ПРМТУ Олега Григорюка

  • Feb 1, 2022

    «Достояние Одессы»: Олег Григорюк

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    Прямой эфир с Олегом Григорюком

Projects implemented under the leadership of
the MTWTU Chairman

Initiatives that have enabled the Union to improve and expand services for its members, going beyond just protecting labour rights.

Results of dedicated work

1300+
New jobs

for Ukrainian seafarers

11 000+
Aid packages

for Union members

1000+
Events

for seafarers

10 000+
Processed requests

in the official MTWTU chatbot

2.9 млн $
Investments

In maritime education

International cooperation

Oleg Grygoriuk continues to actively work to protect the rights and interests of maritime transport workers, contributing to the development of the maritime industry

Europe-Asia Maritime Summit

With the aim of representing Ukrainian seafarers and Ukraine as a state that provides highly qualified personnel for international maritime shipping, the MTWTU organized two European-Asia Summits.

The following participated in the summit:

  • MTWTU's international partners
  • Representatives of crewing companies
  • Leading maritime educational institutions of the country
  • Ukrainian seafarers — MTWTU members

Thanks to the involvement of foreign companies, around 400 new workplaces have been created for Ukrainian seafarers.

Ukrainian Maritime Forum in London

The Union presented its vision of Ukraine as a leading supplier of maritime specialists and a center for investment in the maritime economy, education, and digital technologies.

The following participated in the summit:

  • Representatives of ITF, IMO, ILO
  • Leading shipowners
  • Charitable organizations and educational institutions
  • Maritime Unions

The Forum became a platform for discussing the future of the Ukrainian fleet and international cooperation.

History of strong leadership

  • 2024

    In 2024, the 46th ITF Congress elected MTWTU Chairman Oleg Grygoriuk as a member of the ITF Executive Committee, recognizing his significant contribution to protecting the transport workers' rights worldwide.

  • 2022

    In 2022, Oleg Grygoriuk was elected Chairman of the Advisory Board of ITF-ETF SOLIDARITY FUND to assist seafarers.

  • 2021

    On May 14, 2021, at the VIII Congress of the MTWTU, Oleg Grygoriuk was elected Chairman of the Union.

  • 2011

    In 2011, he was elected First Vice Chairman of the Marine Transport Workers' Trade Union of Ukraine (MTWTU).

  • 2009

    In 2009, he became the First Vice Chairman of the Local Black Sea Trade Union Organization of Seafarers.

  • 2006

    In 2006, he graduated from the Odesa National Maritime Academy (now the National University “Odesa Maritime Academy”), obtaining a higher education degree.

  • 2001

    He began his professional career in 2001 as a 3rd Officer on foreign-flagged ships.

  • 1983

    Born on February 11, 1983, in Odesa.

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UNION DENT

A joint project between the MTWTU and ver.di, under which Ukrainian seafarers working on ships operated by German shipowners and covered by ver.di agreements are eligible to receive dental services completely free of charge.

The UNION DENT Project is the result of cooperation between the Marine Transport Workers' Trade Union of Ukraine (MTWTU) and the German trade union ver.di. Launched in Odesa, this project provides free dental services to Ukrainian seafarers working on ships operated by German shipowners under CBA ver.di.

Key facts:

  • The project provides access to a modern dental clinic for seafarers and their family members.
  • More than 70 seafarers and their families have already taken advantage of the free services.

During the war, seafarers' family members can also join the project, providing additional support.

This project is important for improving the working and living conditions of Ukrainian seafarers by providing them with necessary medical care in an important area of health.

MTWTU and 3F Project

The Marine Transport Workers' Trade Union of Ukraine and the Danish trade union 3F have been implementing a joint project since 2022. It consists of information campaigns, forums, training courses and seminars attended by MTWTU members – dockers, seafarers, other maritime transport workers and cadets from maritime training institutions.


The Danish trade union 3F is the largest and strongest trade union in Denmark, with over 250,000 members. The main goal of 3F is to help organisations develop and protect the rights of union members with whom 3F cooperates through democratic means.

Key facts:

  • The joint programme of events aims to raise awareness among project participants during martial law in our country, as well as to improve the level of information.
  • The systematic exchange of practical experience and information is the key to the Union's sustainable development.
  • The events are held online throughout Ukraine and offline in Odesa, Izmail and Kyiv.
  • Cooperation with 3F is part of a global initiative to strengthen the trade union movement and protect Ukrainian workers' labour rights.

The MTWTU and 3F Project is a step towards strengthening union solidarity and creating new opportunities for Ukrainian seafarers, even in difficult times.

UNION COFFEE

This is a place for communication, rest and informal meetings of the professional community. The coffee shop has become an integral part of the Maritime Union Center (MUC), focused on the comfort of Union and MUC guests.

The cosy atmosphere, modern interior and high-quality coffee have made UNION COFFEE a popular location for meetings, work discussions and short breaks between business.

Key facts:

  • The space is open to MTWTU members and guests.
  • It hosts informal meetings and communication with partners and participants in trade union projects.
  • MTWTU members receive a discount on coffee upon showing their union membership card.
  • UNION COFFEE also provides catering for events held at the Maritime Union Center, including training sessions, meetings, and social events.

UNION COFFEE is constantly evolving and remains open to new forms of cooperation.

Project by MTWTU, Kherson State Maritime Academy and Vilnius Tech LMA

Joint educational project by Kherson State Maritime Academy and Lithuanian Maritime Academy (now Vilnius Tech LMA), supported by the Marine Transport Workers' Trade Union of Ukraine and its international partners, has provided Ukrainian cadets from temporarily occupied territories and active war zones with the opportunity to continue their education in accordance with international standards and obtain two higher education diplomas — Ukrainian and Lithuanian.

From 1 September 2022, the educational programme is structured as dual education: cadets combine lectures and practical classes at both educational institutions, receiving modern training and access to European educational infrastructure.

Key facts:

  • 2022: 50 third-year cadets began their studies at two maritime academies with the support of the ITF Seafarers' Trust.
  • 2023: 10 first-year cadets received sponsorship from the ITF Seafarers' Trust.
  • 2024: 10 first-year cadets continued their participation in the programme with the support of the Norwegian shipping company WILSON.
  • 2025: 10 first-year cadets received financial support from the German trade union ver.di.

The project allows Ukrainian cadets to maintain access to quality maritime education even in wartime, integrate into the European educational space and build a professional future without losing touch with the Ukrainian system of specialist training.

Maritime Union Center (MUC)

On May 9, 2018, the Marine Transport Workers' Trade Union of Ukraine and the All-Japan Seamen's Union (JSU) established the Maritime Professions Competence Enhancement Union Center as part of a joint educational project for Ukrainian seafarers.

Bright, spacious conference rooms, classrooms symbolically named after the world's oceans (Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic), and technical equipment have made the Maritime Union Center an excellent venue for various events for MTWTU members.

Key facts:

  • It hosts training sessions and meetings for seafarers and port workers, informational meetings with cadets of maritime educational institutions, and press conferences.
  • One of the advantages of the Maritime Union Center is its virtual reality simulator, which allows users to familiarize themselves with the algorithm for checking ship firefighting equipment and to practice launching rescue equipment.
  • In addition, a joint educational project between the MTWTU and JSU is being implemented at the Maritime Union Center, through which Ukrainian seafarers can improve their English language skills completely free of charge.
  • The Center's space is actively used for social projects, support programs for seafarers, dockers, and cadets, as well as events for youth.

The Maritime Union Center is open to cooperation and is constantly expanding its activities. You can find out more about the opportunities offered by the MUC on its official website: https://muc.com.ua/

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