Dear seafarers, cadets, students, teachers, and professionals of the maritime industry!

National University “Odessa Maritime Academy” sincerely congratulates you on the International Day of the Seafarer — a professional holiday dedicated to people who have devoted their lives to the sea and ensure continuous connections between countries and continents.

This day was established by the International Maritime Organization in recognition of the significant contribution of seafarers to the development of the global economy and international cooperation. The profession of a seafarer has always required a high level of professionalism, endurance, responsibility, and dedication.

For Ukraine, the maritime industry has special importance, and Ukrainian seafarers have earned respect worldwide for many years due to their knowledge, skills, and resilience. Today, during a challenging time for our country, their work carries even greater significance and symbolizes strength of spirit, courage, and loyalty to their professional calling. We are proud of generations of Ukrainian seafarers and of those who are only taking their first steps toward this noble profession.

We wish you strong health, well-being, professional success, safe voyages, calm seas, and new achievements. May your chosen course always lead you toward a confident future, and may your families and loved ones always be waiting for you at home!