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SAIL TRAINING INTERNATIONAL CAPTAINS’ MANUAL Varna 2016
SAIL TRAINING INTERNATIONAL
CAPTAINS’ MANUAL
Varna 2016
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Contents
1. Contact Addresses and Telephone numbers
1.1 Port and Sail Training International Contacts
1.2 Consulates
2. Arrival Arrangements
2.1 Charts
2.2 Frequencies
2.3 Procedures
2.4 Pilots
2.5 Tugs
2.6 Customs & Immigration
2.7 Restrictions
2.8 Security
2.9 Port Health
3. Berthing
3.1 Special berthing Instructions
3.2 Formalities
3.3 Berthing plan
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4. Town Plan
4.1 In Port Facilities
4.2 Town Information
4.3 City Map
4.4 Port Map
5. Captains’ Programme
5.1 Captains’ Dinner
5.2 Afterguard (Ships’ Officers) Party
5.3 Captains’ Briefing
6. Crew Programme
6.1 Crews’ Party
6.2 Crew Parade
6.3 Prize giving
6.4 Crew Activities
7. City Cultural Programme
8. Liaison System
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8.1 Explanation
8.2 Contact details
8.3 Location
8.4 Trainees’ Friends
9. Ship Services
9.1 Fuel
9.2 Water
9.3 Electricity
9.4 Waste
9.5 Gas
9.6 Repairs
9.7 Stores
9.8 Ship Agents
9.9 Ship’s mail
10. Crew Services
10.1 Crew center
10.2 Telephones
10.3 First Aids
10.4 Laundry
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10.5 Toilets & Showers
11. Sport programme
12. Forms
12.1 Ship’s Arrival Forms
12.2 Ship’s Departure Forms
12.3 Ship’s Service Forms
12.4 Crew Cultural Programme Forms
12.4 Sport participation Forms
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1. CONTACT ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS
1.1 PORT AND SAIL TRAINING INTERNATIONAL CONTACTS
Port Committee (See Port Map)
Capt. Toma M. Tomov, Host Port Chairman
cell: +359 889 037565 cell: +359 888 561646
e-mail: [email protected]
e-mail: [email protected]
Liaison Office (See Port Map)
Veselin Atanasov, Chief Liaison Officer (CLO)
Olga Tomova, Senior Liaison Officer (SLO)
cell: +359 888 859 620
e-mail: [email protected]
cell: +359 888 989192
e-mail: [email protected]
Harbour Office (See Port Map)
ph. + fax: +359 52 603 268
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Vessel Traffic Control
e-mail: [email protected]
VHF Ch. 16/11
Sail Training International Race Office (Map
Ref)
Paul Bishop, Race Director
cell: +44 7920 840349
e-mail: [email protected]
Sail Training International Race Office (See
Port Map)
Janet Gauntlett
cell: +44 7710 418209
e-mail:
Press & Media Centre (See Port Map)
Rumen Genov
cell: +359 888 603841
e-mail: [email protected] ;
Port Map can be found in section 4
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1.2 CONSULAR ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Russia Embassy
28, Dragan Tsankov Blvd. 1040 SOFIA
Tel: +359 2 9630912, 9630914, 9631314
Email: [email protected]
Russia General Consulate
53, Macedonia Str, 9000 Varna
Tel: +359 52 602719, 602720
Email: [email protected]
Romania Embassy
4,Mihal Eminescu Blvd.1111 Sofia
Tel: +359 2 9712858, 9733081
Email: [email protected]
Spain Embassy
27,Sheynovo Str. 1000 Sofia
Tel: +359 2 9433032, 9433034
Email: [email protected]
United Kingdom Embassy
9,Moskovska Str. 1000 Sofia
Tel: +359 2 9339222
Email: [email protected]
Poland Embassy
46,Khan Krum, 1000 Sofia
Tel: : +359 2 902 3400, 987 2939
Email: [email protected]
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Ukraine Embassy
29, Boryana Str. “Ovcha kupel”, 1618 Sofia
Tel: +359 2 8186828, 8186838
Email: [email protected]
Ukraine Consulate
8,Dobri Voynikov Str. 9000 Varna
Tel: +359 52 321800
Email: [email protected]
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2. ARRIVAL ARRANGEMENTS
2.1 Charts
British Admiralty chart No. 2285, Approaches to Varna
2.2 Frequencies
Varna Traffic
Control
24 hrs VHF Ch 16/11 Varna Traffic Control
Varna Pilot 24 hrs VHF Ch 14 Varna Pilot
Tugboats 24 hrs VHF Ch 14 Portflot
Tall Ships Traffic
Coordinator
24 hrs VHF Ch 74 Tall Ships Traffic
2.3 Procedures
All vessels are kindly requested to send 72 and 24 hours Notice of Arrival to Varna Traffic Control fax
+359 52 602317 or e-mail [email protected] and Varna Pilot e-mail [email protected] .
The message shall be prefixed by “TALL SHIPS REGATTA” and include:
• Ships’ name
• Draft
• Gross Tonnage
• LOA
• Date and Time of Expected Time of Arrival
• Requirements for Pilot and/or Tugs
• Last port of call
• Origin of message.
Vessels should contact Varna Traffic Control (VHF Ch.16/11) 2 hrs prior of arrival pilot’s embarking
position. Pilot will embark about 1 n. mile East of breakwater light.
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However pilots will be available to all ships requesting this service.
2.4 Pilots
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels above 100 GT. Pilotage is FREE OF CHARGE once in and once out for all
ships.
2.5 Tugs
Tugs will be available on request and/or according pilot’s recommendations.
Tugs must be informed 2 hours before arrival/departure (please, see Arrival Procedures above).
Tugs are FREE OF CHARGE once in and once out.
2.6 Customs & Immigration (Forms available in attached excel file)
IMMIGRATION
Please note the following information on Immigration is applicable to vessels entering the port from a
foreign voyage outside the country. As Bulgaria is not yet in Schengen area the rule for minimal or non-
check of ships coming from EU ports is not valid. All ships are obliged to pass a border check on their first
arrival/ departure to/from Bulgaria.
Case A: According to Bulgarian legislation the registry documents of the vessels are checked by border
police on entry in Bulgarian territorial waters or in the ports. If the vessel is written as “Passenger /Cruise
vessel”, “Training vessel”, “Cargo vessel”, “Offshore support vessels” or other cases when the vessel has
to have a professional crew, the ships are treated in a similar way and they need to present all the
documents listed in the IMO convention. (2 crew lists with seafarers documents, 2 passenger lists, IMO
general declaration, Nil list, Last 10 ports of call list).
Case B: In cases when the vessel is written as a “Pleasure craft”, “Pleasure boat”, “Pleasure yacht” or in
another way connected to pleasure or free time, when the crew has to have the necessary documents
for steering a vessel, but does not have to be professional crew, the vessel is treated as pleasure craft.
The owner or the “Captain” of the vessel has to present before the border police authorities 2 copies of
the “Control Form for Pleasure Boats” form, copies of registration and ownership documents.
Case C: In cases of Military Vessels you will find the applicable rules described below.
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Applicable rules for the vessels described in Case A:
Crew and trainees which are in possession of seafarers documents should be entered in Crew List as
Crew Members. Crew members /trainees/ listed into the Crew List and holding a Seaman’s
Passport/Seaman’s Book do not need visa.
Passengers, if any and other people present on board should be listed in Passengers List.
Passengers and other people on board holding international passports, listed in a passenger list should
have visa for entering and stay in Bulgaria in their international passports in all cases different from:
- they are EU country citizens (EU citizens may enter Bulgaria only with passport or ID);
- they are not EU citizens but are in possession of valid Schengen Viza, or valid EU Residence Permit;
(information on issuing country, number of visa and validity (or copies of the visas) will be highly
appreciated in order to reduce the time for formalities).
- they are citizens of countries listed in the following list:
- Australia, Albania /el. passport/, Andora, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Bahamas, Bosnia
and Hertsegovina /el. passport/, Brasil, Bruney, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venecuela, Grenada, Guatemala,
Dominika, El Salvador, Israel, Canada, China /Makao/, China /Honk Kong/, Colombia, South Korea, Costa
Rica, Mauricius, FYROM, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Moldova /el. passport/, Nicaragua, New Zeeland,
UAE, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Samoa, San Marino, USA, St. Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis,
Seichelles, Singapore, Serbia /el. passport/, Taiwan, Tonga, Timor East, Trinidad&Tobago, Uruguay,
Honduras, Chili, Japan
2.8 Security
All visiting vessels are responsible for their own security arrangements.
Vessels should note that public has free access to the quaysides at all times.
Crew member/s on duty should remain on board at all times. Regrettably, as in most ports of the world it
is necessary to ensure that all cabins etc. are locked when not in use and that all valuables belonging to
the vessel or crew are securely locked away.
Port Security Officer(PSO) :
Mr. Dragomir Petrov ph: +359 52 692515; +359 52 692414 cell: +359 888 554955
Regatta Security Officer (RSO) :
Mr.Todor Adamov cell: + 359 888 311 077
International Ship and Port Security (ISPS):
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At present in Bulgaria Tall Ships fall outside of the requirements of the ISPS Code. However, ships that
wish by the requirements of their Ship’s Security Plan (SSP) to comply with the Code should send their
declaration to RSO not less than 24 hours before the Ship arrives in Port.
At the port’s discretion ships that are exempted from the ISPS Code may be asked to complete a
“Declaration of Security” before arrival in port.
2.9 Port health
In most cases it will be not necessary for vessels to request free pratique and there will be no restrictions
on persons boarding and leaving vessels.
However, there will be cases where it will be necessary for the pratique procedure to be followed and
Masters should make themselves familiar with the requirements as detailed in the Maritime Declaration
of Health.
In some cases, it may be possible to grant “free pratique” by radio, otherwise a port Health Officer will
meet the vessel on arrival. Vessels requiring pratique should show the appropriate signal as described in
the Maritime Declaration of Health.
3. BERTHING
3.1. Special Berthing Instructions
- All vessels and yachts will be berthed according Berthing Plan (see Berthing Plan on next page).
- The A & B Class vessels will be directed by Pilot or Varna Traffic Control VHF Ch 16/11 and
“follow me” boats provided by Organizers.
- Yachts (C & D Class) will be directed to the breakwater by Varna Traffic Control VHF Ch.16/11
and then directed to their positions by “Follow me” boats.
3.2 Formalities
- No special requirements other than normal naval etiquette.
- All ships are requested to fly their national flag from 0800 to sunset. All non-Bulgarian ships are
requested to fly a Courtesy Ensign whilst in port.
- The Ships are kindly invited to dress their ship whilst in port and if practicable illuminate during
the hours of darkness.
- It would be very much appreciated if the ship’s crew wears their uniforms when they are
ashore.
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- Discharging bilge water, oil, grey, wastewater or blackwater into the Harbour is strictly
prohibited.
- Arrangements are to be made via the Liaison Officer or appointed Agent if disposal of liquid
waste is necessary.
- In case of significant pollution, please report as soon as possible to
Varna Traffic Control VHF Ch. 16 / 11
3.3 A Berthing Plan and an overview of the Port are included overleaf.
Vessel Name Nation Class Length max Draft
ADORNATE Romania B 44.50 3.20
AKELA Russia D 13.62 2.40
ARIAL Russia C 12.90 2.20
ATYLA Spain B 31.28 3.00
KALIAKRA Bulgaria A 52.37 4.00
KRUZENSHTERN Russia A 113.32 7.10
MIR Russia A 108.80 7.00
MIRCEA Romania A 93.29 5.60
NADEZHDA Russia A 108.80 6.60
POGORIA Poland A 49.52 4.00
ROYAL HELENA Bulgaria A 54.40 4.00
VITYAZ Russia D 11.94 2.00
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4. TOWN PLAN
4.1 List of in port Facilities
Port Committee Office: Passenger Terminal, 2nd
floor
STI Race Office: Passenger Terminal, 2nd
floor
Liaison Centre: Passenger Terminal, 1st
floor
Crew Centre : near Sector II
Ambulance : near Sector II
Rescue Team : near Sector II
Bus Stops for Crew transport (Coach Area) : near Sector II
Captains’ Dinner Venue: Captain Cook Restaurant, Passenger Terminal
Swimming pool : next to Port area (see map)
Showers & Toilets : near Sector II
Business / Shop opening hours: 09:00 LT
Museums : see map
Sport Events Venues : Beach area next to swiming pool
Post Offices: open 08:00 to 18:00, see map
Crew Parade Route : see City Map
Prize Giving Venue : Garden entrance Square (see map)
Banks : open after 09:00 LT (see map)
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4.2 Town Information
City Map is attached overleaf
• Name: Varna, dated late 7th century
• Previous name: Odessos, dated 6th century BC
• Established: 570-550 BC
• Age: 2 600 years
• City Area: 169 sq.km
• Citizens: 354 000 inhabitants
• Rank: second most populated town in Bulgaria (1 500 000 during the tourist season)
• Day of Varna: 15th
August
• Education: 5 universities, 6 research institutes, 100 schools, 2 500 scientists and scholars, 36 000
students
• Post code: 9000
• City dialing code: 052 from Bulgaria, 0035952 from outside
• Distinctive features: very beautiful
Post offices:
Working hours of post offices are from 8.00 am to 6 pm.
You can buy stamps and post cards at the post office desks as well as from newspaper kiosks.
Communications:
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There is a center of communication services of Vivacom (the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company) at
the regional headquarters at 2,“Suborni” Blvd. It offers various communication services: phone calling,
faxing, e-mail and is open throughout the day till 11 pm.
You can buy phone cards from post offices, kiosks and other street vendors.
Mobile operators:
There are three mobile operators in Bulgaria - Telenor, M.Tel and Vivacom.
All of them have sufficient coverage throughout the country. Every operator has pre-paid service cards,
which do not involve contract signing. Upon request, your operator will gladly give you information
about phone calling from a mobile phone in Bulgaria.
Medical services:
All medical establishments in Bulgaria perform medical checks, tests and treatment of foreigners.
Foreigners pay for the medical services in exchange for an invoice, in Bulgarian levs, in cash, at the cash
desk of the medical establishment, by credit cards, or with a bank transfer from abroad.
Banks and money exchange:
There are numerous banks in Varna, both Bulgarian and foreign. There is also a branch of the Bulgarian
National Bank. Working hours of banks
are from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.
You may exchange cash in banks or in the numerous exchange bureaus, many of which are open on
weekends. Some of the exchange bureaus charge additional commission, though. Eurochecks may be
cashed in many of the banks. There are many ATM terminals, as well as POS across the city and the
bigger supermarkets, petrol stations and stores.
Couriers:
Many of the world famous global courier services are to be found in Varna - TNT, FeDex, DHL, etc. - as
well as local ones like City Express.
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Tourist Agencies:
There are a lot tourist agencies in Varna that offer complex services not only to groups, but to individual
tourists as well. These agencies are often in the back streets so keep an eye on our site and we will
deliver their services and offers right here in no time! If you want to reserve a hotel or arrange other
details of your stay for the summer holidays, it is advisable to contact them in advance. In this way you
will find what you seek within the highest possible choice.
TV, Radio and Press:
Bulgarian National Television or BNT is the public broadcaster of Bulgaria. Popular privately owned
televisions are BTV, Nova, TV7. Satellite channels from Bulgaria appeared prior to the existence of a DTH
operator. Generally, Bulgarian television companies do not require a high fee for their channels’
availability to viewers. Currently, most channels that broadcast nationally
are available via satellite.
Bulgarian National Radio is Bulgaria’s national radio broadcasting organization. It operates two national
and seven regional channels, as well as an international service – Radio Bulgaria – which broadcasts in 11
languages.
There also many privately owned radio stations broadcasting in Bulgaria - Radio City, Vitosha, Fresh,
FM+, Energy, Radio1, Darik, Focus,
BG radio, Enjoy etc.
There are also many Bulgarian newspapers that cover different aspects of news such as politics, tourism,
economy, business, finance, sports.
Taxi:
There are many firms that offer taxi services in Varna. You can arrange a taxi to take you from an
address, bus stop or even in the street by calling to the appropriate telephones from any public phone.
All firms charge day fees and slightly higher night fees after 9 pm.
Rent-a-car:
There are numerous rent-a-car companies in Varna. Information is also available at hotels and tourist
agencies. To drive in Bulgaria you need an EU driving license and a valid insurance card. Petrol filling
station with all types of fuels as well as gas stations are to be found in all towns and along the roads.
Public Transport:
Varna has a public transport network of buses, vans and trolleys, which run from 5 AM to 11 PM. City
public transport will be free of charge for ship’s crewmembers only with wristband.
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4.3 City Map
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4.4 Port Map
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5. CAPTAINS’ PROGRAMME
5.1 Captains’ Dinner
Date, Time – 1st October, Saturday, 19:30
Location (see City map) – Passengers Terminal, Captain Cook Restaurant
Transport arrangements – walking distance
Invitation (+ 1 guest) – 2 persons per ship
5.2 Afterguard (Ships’ Officers’) Party
Date, Time – 3rd
October, Monday, 12:00
Location (see City map) – Euxinograd Palace
Transport arrangements – by coach, meeting 11:15 at Coach area.
Invitation – by request, 2 officers from ship
Captains’ Briefing
Date, Time – 3rd
October, Monday, 16:00
Location – Yunashki salon (see City map)
Transport arrangements – by coach, 15:30 at Coach area.
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6. CREW PROGRAMME
6.1 Crews’ Party
Date, Time – 2nd
October, Sunday, 20:00 Xtravaganzza Club
Location (see City map) – your LO will take you there
Transport arrangements – walking distance
Entry System - wristbands – Issued by STI
6.2 Crew Parade
Date, – 2nd
October, Sunday, 19:00
Route (see City map)
Transport arrangements - walking
The crews meet their LO’s in front of the vessel at 16:15 and will be guided to the Parade Forming
Area to gather with the other crews. Line up and “warm-up” at 16:45, the march begins at 17:00 and
goes through the city centre and ends up in front of the main stage at 17:30 to the Prize Giving
Ceremony. The route distance is about 2,3 km and goes through the central part of the city and main
streets.
All crews are expected, as far as possible, to attend the parade. All crews are encouraged to
entertain, sing or dance for the many spectators along the route.
Vessel signs for the Crew Parade can be picked up by an Officer from the vessel in the LO Centre from
Saturday, 01.10.
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6.3 Prizegiving
Date, Time – 2nd
October, Sunday, 18:00
Location (see City map) - Stage at Sea Garden Square ”Anton Novak”
Procedure & Format - Leaders of winning teams are requested to bring a Trainee/s to the seating in front
of the stage before the start of the ceremony
6.4 Crew Activities
A list of activities which the crew are encouraged to take part in is listed overleaf listing a brief details
of description, location, day, date, time, transport arrangements, etc.
Please note that for some activities crews need to register using the forms provided at the end of this
section.
7. CITY CULTURAL PROGRAMME
Details of other cultural activities taking place in the City whilst the fleet is in port.
Aladzha Monastery
Aladzha monastery is located 17 km. northeast of Varna sheer cliff of Frangen Plateau, almost 40 meters.
He belonged to a large group of natural caves, some of the soft limestone sediments on the bottom of
the ancient Sarmatian Sea. The real Christian name of the monastery is unknown, it is assumed that
“aladzha” called from Ottoman rule. Aladzha translated from Arabic-Persian means motley, colorful - the
name given to it probably kept to the time frescoes of the chapel.
Address: Natural Park “Golden Sands”, Tel: 052/35 54 60
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Cathedral “The Assumption of Holy Mother”
The cathedral in Varna is one of the symbols of the city. It is situated on “St. Cyril and St. Methodius”
square in the center of Varna. The view from the belfry towards the city is splendid, but you have to
overcome the 133 stairs of the narrow caracol. The first stone upon the construction of the temple was
placed by Prince Alexander I of Battenberg (1857 - 1893) in 1880. After the consecration, the prince
reprieved all the prisoners from the Varna prison, for which three months of their sentences were
remaining. The name that was chosen, The Assumption of Holy Mother, was to the memory of the
Russian Empress Maria Alexanrovna, benefactor of Bulgaria and aunt of the Prince.
Address: Square “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” 1
Tel: 052/612 940, 052/61 30 45; Open to the public: 7:00 to 17:30
Ethnographic Museum
Ethnographic Museum in Varna opened on July 27, 1974. The museum is located in a renaissance house
of the “symmetrical houses”, which was built around 1860. The museum shows the rich diversity of
culture and lifestyle of the population of Varna region in the second half of the XIX and early XX century.
On the first floor of the museum shows the main occupations of the population - agriculture and animal
husbandry, beekeeping, fishing, wine and crafts - cooperage, copper, leather and homespun interesting
exhibit in the museum is the old small plow “dyolmedzha” used for plowing the ground to start of XX
century Showing more containers to store grain, and making bread - chit, kuhel, noshtovi (wooden
bowl), bread shovels. In the museum are presented and two custom work associated with seeding and
harvesting.
Address: Panagiurishte 22
Tel: 052/63 05 88 , Hours - 10:00 to 17:00 h
Museum of History of Varna
The building, which is an exposition of the Museum of History of Varna was converted in 1851 to the
Belgian consulate. Later the building was converted into a hotel, and from the late 19th century to 1929.
used as a prison.
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The museum was established in 1969. The exposition is arranged on three floors with a total area of 600
square meters and follows the development of the city as a major port, Inustrialna trade, cultural,
educational and tourist center in the years 1878 to 1939 year. The Museum of History of Varna visitors
will get acquainted with his one of a kind exhibition in the country, revealing the atmosphere of old
Varna in the period 1878-1939 year. In the rooms have been restored with original objects, craft
workshops, room, shop, inn, photo studio, law firm, millinery shop, bookstore, toy shop, radio shop,
sitting on the beach with cabins made of cane living and patio Varna house.
Park Museum “Varnenchik”
The park-museum „Vladislav Varnenchik” is a memorial complex, situated in the center of the battlefield,
in the middle of an unique park on an area of 30 decares. It is located at the western part of Varna at the
place of the battlefield from 10.11.1444 , where the Polish- Hungarian King Vladislav Yagello lost his
life.In our museum exposition are displayed the unique in the country knight’s armour from that period.
In the exposition every visitor has the possibility to see:
• arms and equipment from XV century, found on the battlefield (helmets, cross-bows, swords, shields,
spears, etc.)
• paintings, sculptures, prints and other works of art, dedicated to the battle of Varna
• flags, models, tickets and coats of arms
Address:MladostBlvd”JanosHunyadi”№55
Tel:052/740302 , Opening hours: 9.00 - 17.00
The Naval Museum
The Naval Museum is one of the symbols of Varna. Situated in the southern part of the Sea Garden.
Beautiful museum building was built in 1890 for the Italian consul Asaretto. The park is arranged
collection of marine guns, the old lighthouse at the port of Varna and one of the first Bulgarian
minesweepers. In the museum includes almost 1,000 exhibits, which is only one percent of the wealth in
his funds. It traces the chronological navigation along the shores of our land from ancient times to the
present day. Moreover, you can see the boat “Cor Caroli” and two helicopters from the helicopter
squadron of the Navy. The most valuable exhibit is the destroyer “Daring” placed there in 1957, glorified
by torpedoing the Turkish cruiser “Hamidie” on 12 November 1912. This is the only ship of its kind to be
preserved until today.
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Varna Archaeological Museum
Varna Archaeological Museum is a Established in 1887 by brothers Herman and Karel Shkorpil. The
museum keeps the oldest gold in the world discovered in 1972 near Varna . Varna Eneolithic treasure
dates back to 4200-4600 BC. It consists of jewelry and bracelets, mostly forged or cast. The alloy gold
purity of 13 to 23 carats with a total weight of 6 kg. Guarded by special arrangement.
The museum is housed in the old building of the Girls’ High School in Varna on “Maria Luisa” № 41. It
was built in 1892-1898, designed by architect Petko Momtchilov. The building is neo-Renaissance style,
on two floors and a large patio. The museum has a repository libraries, educational children’s museum
and a large exhibition area. The museum is arranged in thematic rooms.
Address: “Maria Louisa” 41, Tel: 052/681 030 , Time: 10.00 to 17.00
Museum of Natural History
Natural History Museum in Varna study and promote the organic world of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.
Scientifically exposure is built on the principle of evolution and it is divided into three sections: geology,
flora and fauna.
Completely remodeled is the “Geology and paleontology”, where contemporary popular science level is
presented the complete classification scheme of minerals, the origin of rocks, modern geochronological
table, fossils from the Mesozoic and Cenozoic, including the impressive remains of Proboscidea
mammals inhabit our coastline. For the first time, a unique for Bulgaria fossil teeth from discoveries in
Aksakovo prehistoric elephant Prodinoterium bavarikum. Renewed botanical exhibition provides
information about all types of vegetation typical of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast and flora of marine
algae. Of particular value are those plant species of conservation. Refreshed are three halls representing
fauna classes: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, where e exhibited globally endangered
Red-breasted Goose.
Location: Sea Garden
Tel: 052/618 011 , Hours: 10.00 to 17.00
Pobiti Kamani (Stone Forest)
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Тhis is one of the unique natural phenomena, both in Bulgaria and in the world. The area is located near
Varna coastal lakes. The whole face is covered by a naturally formed rock pillars, hence the name in.
They have an area of 70 sq.km. Their height ranges from 5 to 7 m and a thickness of 0.3 to 3 m columns
are hollow, solid foundations and are heavily eroded. Their shape resembles a cylinder. According to the
researchers formed 50 million years ago, when South Eastern Europe was the bottom of the sea due to
underwater volcanic activity, accompanied by the release of methane gas. Gas bubbles coming out of the
seabed, dragging molten lava that instantly cools and solidifies upon contact with the cold water. After
the formation of columns methane continues his way, making them hollow in the middle. ADS is a
landmark in 1937.
Address:
18 km west of Varna, the old road Varna-Sofia
Tel: 052/61 80 11, Hours: 10.00 to 17.00
8. LIAISON SYSTEM
8.1 Explanation
Chief Liaison Officer (CLO) is the leader of volunteer liaison system.
Senior Liaison Officer (SLO) is the Deputy of CLO.
Sector Liaison Officers are leaders of sector ship’s LOs.
Your Liaison Officer (LO) will board your ship upon arrival at the berth and will assist you with your
requirements and provide further information on the social programme. In the event that the ship
arrives late at night the LO will come aboard next morning after daily briefing which will take place at 8
a.m. each morning.
In order to provide maximum assistance your LO will spend as much time as possible on board.
Your LO will be available daily from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Ships may wish to appoint their own Agent to provide services. Please, advise CLO the contact details
prior of ship’s arrival in the port.
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8.2 Name & contact details of Chief Liaison Officer and Senior Liaison Officer
Veselin Atanasov,Chief Liaison Officer (CLO)
1, Slaveykov Sq.
Port Varna, Passengers Terminal
9000 Varna, Bulgaria
Cell: +395 888 859 620
e-mail: [email protected]
Olga Tomova, Senior Liaison Officer (SLO)
1, Slaveykov Sq.
Port Varna, Passengers Terminal
9000 Varna, Bulgaria
Cell: +395 888 989192
e-mail: [email protected]
8.3 Location of Liaison Office
Passenger Terminal, Ground floor (see Port map)
8.4 Trainees Friends
Assistants to Liaison Officers who are age less than 18 years old.
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9. SHIP SERVICES
9.1 Fuel
Tax free fuel could be provided by truck or by bunker barge to the vessels (excluding those registered as
pleasure boats/yachts referred to as “pleasure crafts”).
Ships that are entitled to buy tax free fuel need to fill in the TAX FREE FUEL REQUISITION FORM (see
forms in the back of this Manual) and send it to [email protected] along with a copy of the vessel’s
Certificate of Registry and nationality no later than April 23rd 2014 at 12:00. Payment - bank transfer in
advance.
According to the Bulgarian customs rules tax free fuelling shall take place daytime only on the last day of
the port stay in Varna.
The “pleasure crafts” are to order the amount of requested fuel to the LO’s upon arrival. Fuel will be
delivered by tanker vehicle at the berth. Fuelling shall take place only between 5:30-8:30 directly to the
vessel. Payment in cash in Bulgarian Leva upon delivery. No credit cards are accepted
9.2 Water
Fresh water will be provided to the fleet free of charge. Upon arrival please require your LO for day you
need fresh water. Please, note that fresh water filling should be completed before 09.30 hrs each day.
There are hydrants all around the port quayside and port watermen will come to connect your hose.
Additionally there are standpipes for class C and D boats.
9.3 Electricity
Electricity is available 220V 50Hz and 380V 50Hz at all berths free of charge, although large A class ships
will be encouraged to use their own generators.
Please complete Electricity Reception Form (ER Form) which can be found in Section 12 of this Manual.
9.4 Waste
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All vessels are prohibited to discharge any contaminated liquids from their holding tank in Varna
Harbour. Black water may be collected by road or floating tanker or in pumping station. Please, contact
your Liaison Officer or Ship’s Agent to order this service and fill in the Waste Reception Form (WR Form).
If this service is required it must be completed before 9.30 a.m. and arrangements for access to the
quayside must be made via your Liaison Officer.
Garbage collection is free of charge during the event. Wastes have to be packed in plastic bags by crews.
At all berths bagged dry ship’s waste will be collected between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. daily.
The bagged waste will be collected from each vessel and must NOT be left on the quays, pontoons or on
access ways to them. Garbage must NOT be left out overnight or after the daily collection has been
made.
For smaller vessels suitable containers will be arranged on the quaysides.
9.5 Gas
Please complete Gas Requirement Form (GR Form) and handover to your Liaison Officer or Ships Agent.
9.6 Repairs
Repairs should be notified to the LO or Ships Agents who will make the necessary arrangements.
9.7 Stores
Navibulgar Services Ltd
1 Primorski Blvd, 9000 Varna
Tel: +359 52 683 439 Mob: +359 884 663 030
e-mail: [email protected]
www.navibulgar-services.com
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SENY Ltd. Ship Supplies
Bulgaria 7, Al.Dyakovich Str, 9000 Varna
Tel: +359 52 600 162 Fax: +359 52 630 172 Mob: +359 888 805 917
e-mail: [email protected]
www.senyltd.com
LZ Yachting
Varna, Passenger Terminal - Port Varna
Tel: +359 52 712 345 Fax: +359 52 712 300 Mob: +359 885 099 999
www.LZyachting.com
9.8 Ship Agents
Please, notify the LO contact details of your Agent.
The members of Bulgarian Association of Ships Brokers and Agents (BASBA) will be pleased to offer their
professional services to assist Masters with an official shipping business.
9.9 Ship’s mail
Name of vessel
Name of individual
Port of Varna
Tall Ships Regatta
1, Slaveykov Sq.
9000 Varna, Bulgaria
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10. CREW SERVICES
10.1 Crew Centre & Information Centre
Location: a tent near Sector II Class C&D berthing area (see Port map)
Facilities – a Wi-fi net will exist especially for Trainees. Please, ask Information Center for pass word (pass
word will be changed twyce a day).
10.2 Telephones
Pay phones are located several places close to the harbour.
10.3 First Aid
24 hours Emergency Team is located near Sector II quay side (see map).
For minor cases requiring medical care please contact the Liaison Officer who will arrange for a trained
First Aid Officer to attend.
In the event of serious medical emergency please call 112 and ask for an Ambulance. You should also
then notify your Liaison Officer.
If you require medical advice or treatment you must call your Liaison Officer or ask Emergency Team.
10.4 Laundry Facilities
Please, ask your Liaison Officer. Laundry service will be paid.
Toilets and Showers for crews
Location: near Sector II Class C&D berthing area (see Port map)
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11. SPORT PROGRAMME
1st
October, Saturday
Venue: Beach area next to the Swimming pool
14.00 Beach football - 2 fields, up to 16 teams
14.00 Beach volleyball - 4 fields, up to 24 teams
15.00 Tug of war - 2 fields
Venue: Traffic control tower
15.00 Rowing – crew 7 persons
2nd
October, Sunday
Venue: Beach area next to the Swimming pool
10.00-12.00 Beach football – finales
10.00-12.00 Beach volleyball - finales
Venue: Swimming pool
10.00-12.00 Scuba diving for fun, Swimming pool
12.00-14.00 Swimming, Swimming pool “Primorski”
50 m. free style – male, female
50 m. breast stroke – male, female
50 m. free style relay team /4 persons mix/
Venue: Traffic control tower
10.00 -12.00 Race, class „Optimist“
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* Prize giving’s will be carry out after completion of competition
** The swimming pool will be available free of charge for ship’s crews 1-4 October:
1st October 07.00-08.00 h. and 14.00-21.00 h.
2nd October 07.00–13.00 h. and 14.00-21.00 h.
3rd, 4th October 07.00–08.00 h. and 12.00-13.00 h.
In bad weather conditions 1-2 October the Venues will be moved to University of economics Varna,
with sport participation Volleyball and Table tennis
12. FORMS
12.1 Arrival Forms
(see attached excel file)
12.2 Departure Forms
(see attached excel file)
12.3 Ships’ Services Forms
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TAX FREE FUEL REQUISITION FORM
This form is only to be completed by vessels which require tax free fuel!
Fuelling will take place by tank – truck or bunker barge daytime only between 5:30 and 8:30 directly at
the vessel. A copy of the ship`s certificate of registry and nationality will be required along with the
information stated below:
NAME OF VESSEL:
IMO NR:
SHIP OWNER OR OPERATOR:
VAT NR:
CALL SIGN:
GRADE FUEL:
QUANTITY:
Terms of payment:
Payment in advance or by bank transfer. No credit cards are accepted. Please send the completed form
to [email protected] no later than September 23rd
, 2016
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SHORE POWER REQUISITION FORM
This form is only to be completed by vessels which require power from shore!
Electricity is available free of charge on most quaysides, although large A and B class ships will be
encouraged to use their own generators.
NAME OF VESSEL:
VOLTAGE:
AMPERAGE:
PHASE:
TYPE of shore power supply cable coupling:
Please send the completed form to [email protected] or hand it to the attending LO upon arrival.
GAS REQUESTING FORM
This form is only to be completed by vessels which require gas supply
Please, advise your LO about your Gas Request and fill up this form. LO will arrange a transport for you
and will lead you to gas station. This service will be paid by you.
NAME OF VESSEL:
GAS BOTTLES:
Please send the completed form to [email protected] or hand it to the attending LO upon arrival.
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12.4 Crew Cultural Programme Forms
Visit to Pobiti Kamani (Stone Forest) 18 km from Varna
Ship’s name:
Start: 10:00, 3rd
October
Persons:
*Max 50 persons total. Transport: by coaches, meeting point will be announced by your Liaison Officer
Visit to Varna Archeological Muzeum
Ship’s name:
Start: 10:00, 3rd October
Persons:
Visit to Aladzha Monastery Light Show
Ship’s name:
Start: 19:00, 3rd
October
Persons:
*Max 100 persons total. Transport: by coaches, meeting point will be announced by your Liaison Officer
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12.5 Sport participation forms
BEACH FOOTBALL
up to 16 teams
1-2 OCTOBER
SHIP’S NAME:
START: 1 OCT 14.00, 2 OCT 10.00 FINALS
VENUE: BEACH AREA CLOSE TO THE SWIMMING POOL
TEAM: 5+1 PLAYERS, 6 SUBSTITUTIONS
PLAY TIME: 2 x15 MIN.
BEACH VOLLEYBALL
up to 24 teams
1-2 OCTOBER
SHIP’S NAME:
START: 1 OCT 14.00, 2 OCT 10.00h. FINALS
VENUE: BEACH AREA CLOSE TO THE SWIMMING POOL
TEAM: 3 PLAYERS, 1 SUBSTITUTION
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TUG OF WARS
1 OCTOBER
SHIP’S NAME:
START: 15.00
VENUE: BEACH AREA CLOSE TO THE SWIMMING POOL
TEAM: 6 PARTICIPANTS
ROWING
up to 8 teams
1 OCTOBER
SHIP’S NAME:
START: 15.00
VENUE: TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER
DISTANCE: ABOUT 1 MILE
CREW: 7 PERSONS /6 ROWERS, 1 STEERSMAN/
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SWIMMING
Individual tournament – up to 5 MALE competitors in swimming discipline from ship
2 OCTOBER
SHIP‘S NAME:
START: 2 OCT 12.30
VENUE: SWIMMING POOL “PRIMORSKI”
50 M. FREE STYLE PARTICIPANTS NAMES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
50 M. BREAST STROKE PARTICIPANTS NAMES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
50 M. FREE STYLE RELAY TEAM /4 PERSONS/ PARTICIPANTS NAMES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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SWIMMING
Individual tournament – up to 5 FEMALE competitors in swimming discipline from ship
2 OCTOBER
SHIP‘S NAME:
START: 2 OCT 12.30
VENUE: SWIMMING POOL “PRIMORSKI”
50 M. FREE STYLE PARTICIPANTS NAMES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
50 M. BREAST STROKE PARTICIPANTS NAMES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
50 M. FREE STYLE RELAY TEAM /4 PERSONS MIX/ PARTICIPANTS NAMES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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TRY SCUBA DIVING - FOR FUN
Individual tournament
2 OCTOBER
SHIP’S NAME:
START: 12.30
VENUE: SWIMMING POOL “PRIMORSKI”
PARTICIPATIONS NAMES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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RACE CLASS „OPTIMIST“
up to 3 competitors from ship
2 OCTOBER
SHIP’S NAME:
START: 10.00
VENUE: TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER
DISTANCE: ABOUT 1 MILE
TEAM: 1 PARTICIPANTS IN BOAT
* Prize givings will be carry out after completion of competition
** The swimming pool will be available free of charge for ship’s crews 1-4 October:
1st
October 07.00-08.00 and 14.00-21.00
2nd
October 07.00–13.00 and 14.00-21.00
3rd
, 4th
October 07.00–08.00 and 13.00-14.00
