Img 2817The solemn ceremony of cadets’ initiation that is one of the most memorable events of cadets’ life took place in National University «Odessa Maritime Academy» on September 22, 2017. Traditionally, the initiation ceremony – is a solemn oath, in which the first-­year cadets promise to respect the regulations of the University and proudly bear the title of cadets. This year was no exception. Young cadets passed the celebratory column before the walls of the favourite University.

M.V. Miyusov, Prof., the Rector of NU «OMA»; Takeshi Nakazawa, Executive Img 2901Director of the International Association of Maritime Universities; O.L. Neizhapa, Deputy Commander of the Naval Forces of Armed Forces of Ukraine, Rear Admiral; D.S. Petrenko, Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Transport Safety delivered welcoming addresses on this occasion as well as R.A. Bundyuk, Director of ”MSC’ company in Ukraine and N.Efrimenko, the representative of ITF in Ukraine attended the event.

Sincere congratulations and wishes for success were heard from the guests. Academic staff, parents, relatives and friends supported young cadets. Besides, the solemn concert was orginised by Cultural Centre of NU «OMA», where cadets and the University’s staff performed on the stage.

Within a few years, the current first-­year cadets will be highly qualified specialists in their professional field. Thus, the vast expanses of the oceans and seas will be opened on their way.