Opening of a new high-quality equipment (diesel-generator) was held at Marine Engineering Faculty (Department of Technical Fleet Operation) of National University “Odessa Maritime Academy” on October 4, 2017. Crewing company V.Ships Ukraine in the framework of sponsorship contributed to the acquisition of a diesel generator to provide high-quality training for cadets. It is the newest American equipment on which cadets will be able to handle practical tasks for its maintenance as well as be ready for professional tests.

Last year, Crewing company V.Ships Ukraine presented new park of turning machines for ship engineers and now added to them drilling, milling and grinding machines. The University received a Full-Mission Simulator Engine Room manufactured by Kongsberg Maritime AS with the strong support and funding of the International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) and Marine Transport Workers’ Trade Union of Ukraine (MTWTU).

Today, NU ”OMA” has the most modern equipment, enabling to solve a large number of problematic issues that future specialists will encounter while working on board the vessel.