Bulgarian Ports
Infrastructure Company

The Bulgarian Ports Infrastructure Company for yet another year pleased children with presents and festivities for the International Day of the Seafarer. On the day of the celebration, the kids from the Municipal Children’s Complex – Varna learned curious facts about the sailors’ profession.  

Capt. Dimitar Dimitrov, PhD – Maritime Ambassador of the International Maritime Organization to Bulgaria introduced them to the significance of maritime transportation and the opportunities for education at the Varna Maritime School "St. N. Chudotvorets” and the Higher Marine School “N. Y. Vaptsarov”. Completely immersed in the festive atmosphere, the little sailors had the opportunity to go on an exciting trip with yachts and pilot cutters in the Varna Bay. Then there was more fun for them – adventure on the “Pinta” Pirate Ship.

The celebration was organized by an Initiative Committee for the celebration of the International Day of the Seafarer – Varna Municipality, Seafarers’ Professional Union and the Bulgarian Association of Sea Captains. The event was also supported by BPI Co., Executive Agency Maritime Administration, Pilot Station Varna EOOD, Varna Party Boats, HMS, the Maritime Professional School and the yachtsmen Svilen Doykov and Yuriy Stankov.

The International Day of the Seafarer has been declared an official day of celebration by the International Maritime Organization to emphasize the global significance of seafarer’s profession and its importance. Each year, various events are organized worldwide on this day, aiming at presenting to the general public, the enormous contribution of the seafarers for global economy.