I pursued Master of Laws studies at the IMO International Maritime Law Institute during the academic year 2015-2016. IMLI’s education in legal studies and professional atmosphere guide me daily in performing my duties here in Ukraine with utmost sincerity and with best of abilities. The studies attended not only has made this dream a reality but also has expanded the possibilities of my professional reach. I am proud to report that on returning from Malta, I have successfully completed the probation period at the Maritime Transport Workers’ Trade Union of the Ukraine (Organization affiliated to ITF) and have officially joined the office of this Organization which since its inception has rendered real assistance to thousands of the Ukrainian seafarers who serve on board foreign vessels. The vision of my sponsor together with IMLI have uplifted my professional standards to which I firmly adhere. I will always owe a deep debt of gratitude to the Lloyd’s Register Foundation and to the IMLI family for strongly supporting my education.