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NAVIGATION MARITIME BULGARE
1
Primorski Blvd., 9000 Varna, BULGARIA
Tel.: +359 52 633 100; Fax: +359 52 633033; Tlx.: 77351
WEB:
www.navbul.com; E-mail:
office@navbul.com
Company Introduction
Navigation Maritime Bulgare (Navibulgar) is the
successor to a shipping company established in 1892. Its century-old
tradition and experience in the shipping industry in compliance with
international requirements and standards have turned the company
into a leader on the shipping market in Bulgaria and in the Black
Sea and East Mediterranean regions. Navibulgar is a member of the
Bulgarian Delegation at the meetings of the International Maritime
Organization (IMO), a member of BIMCO, BINSA, ICS, ISF, the Club
9000 Association, an associated member of INTERTANKO, a shareholder
in INMARSAT and ICO - Teledesic Global Ltd. Navibulgar fleet
includes over 80 vessels (77 cargo vessels and 5 auxiliary vessels),
most of them bulk carriers. All vessels meet SOLAS standards for
safety at sea and operate in compliance with the provisions of the
US Coast Guard, Panama Canal, Suez Canal and St. Lawrence Seaway
(Canada) authorities.
Navibulgar has been awarded ISM - ISO 9002 Quality
Certificate. Company vessels meet the most recent requirements of
ISPS Code certification and successfully operate on the
international freight market.
The company offers a variety of options for the
carriage of bulk, general and containerized cargo, ro-ro and ferry
cargo, carriage of chemical and petrol products to all international
trade destinations. It also operates intermodal ?door-to-door?
services combining fast, flexible and reliable sea and land
transportation of containerized cargo. Navibulgar also has its own
auxiliary fleet for tug services and an independent Agency.
Navibulgar takes real pride in the barquentine
Kaliakra, who has been awarded numerous prizes in various sailing
regattas promoted by the International Sail Training Association,
such as Cutty Sark, Tall Ship Races, Columbus 500 Race, etc. The
barquentine is a training vessel for naval students and promotes the
reputation of the company worldwide.
Company Mission:
- to ensure top quality shipping services for its
clients;
- to be a leading sea carrier among the other companies in this
industry;
- to maintain trust in its relations with various business partners;
- to promote high standards under the conditions of global
competition;
- to follow the strategy of integrated company development.
Company Values: client orientation; social
responsibility; teamwork; pursuit of efficiency and quality by
continuous improvement of management and optimization of operational
processes; timely introduction of and control over the strict
compliance with all international shipping requirements and
standards; active position on environmental protection.
Company Strategic Goal is to keep its extensive market
presence by maintaining high quality standards, strong
competitiveness and flexible management.
Personnel
NAVIBULGAR employs over 4,000 qualified staff, most of
whom are directly involved in the Company shipping operations. The
continuous improvement of the personnel qualification has always
been among the Company top priorities and it is implemented through
the daughter company, Bulgarian Maritime Training Centre. This
modern centre, fully-equipped with simulators and other training
facilities, delivers comprehensive training programmes for Bulgarian
and overseas seafarers.
Company Structure
The Company Structure is based on the principle of
divisions. The two main operational directorates have been
established to cover the respective shipping services ? Tramp
Shipping and Liner Shipping. The division structure ensures focusing
the efforts on the individual market segments and applying various
sub-strategies by taking into account the specifics and needs of the
relevant market. The activities related to maintenance, repair,
delivery of spare parts, fuel and consumables for the company
vessels are covered by a separate Technical Directorate.
There are also various auxiliary units which support
the main business activity of the company.
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