MV PIRIN, currently working with NaviBulgar. The company operates about 22–27 bulk carriers (Panamax, Handysize, Lakers) and is building 7 new Lakers. They also have tankers and passenger vessels, but I have no detailed information about them.

They are actively recruiting Ukrainian seafarers regardless of age (including 60+). Top 4 positions are mainly Bulgarian, while other ranks are filled by crew from Ukraine, Myanmar, and Angola. I do not know which Ukrainian crewing agencies they cooperate with, as I passed my interview and tests directly at their office in Varna.

Internet: Starlink, 5 GB – 30.
Food allowance: 8.5 per day.

Salary scale:
ETO – 6500–6800
2O 3E – 4300
3O 4E – 4000
Bosun Fitter Cook – 2200
AB Motorman – 2000
OS – 1800

Contracts: Officers 4 ±1 months, ratings 5 ±1 months.

Paperwork in the company is minimal. Supplies and services are arranged on time, without delays. Salaries are paid regularly on the 19th of each month.

Vessel: Built in 2007. Although not new, the ship is in good technical condition, well maintained, with reliable machinery and comfortable living conditions.

One downside: vessels may call at Russian ports, and Ukrainian crew are signed off in such cases.