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Over 70 years of excellence in maritime classification, statutory certification, and technical services worldwide.

1950

Founded

8

Flag Authorisations

ISO 9001

Certified

Client Services

Complaints & Appeals

Bulgarian Register of Shipping (BRS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and professional integrity in all its activities.

BRS has established a structured and impartial process for handling complaints and appeals submitted by clients, stakeholders, and other interested parties. All submissions are treated with strict confidentiality and are assessed objectively, independently, and without undue delay.

Complaints

Complaints may be submitted regarding the performance of BRS services, conduct of personnel, or any matter related to our activities. Each complaint is formally recorded, reviewed, and investigated by designated personnel who are independent from the subject of the complaint.

BRS ensures that:

All complaints are acknowledged promptly

Investigations are conducted in a fair and unbiased manner

Appropriate corrective actions are implemented where necessary

The complainant is informed of the outcome

Appeals

Clients have the right to appeal against decisions made by BRS, including certification outcomes, survey findings, or other technical determinations.

Appeals are:

Handled by personnel not involved in the original decision

Subject to an independent and thorough review

Resolved within a reasonable timeframe

Communicated clearly to the appellant

Submission

Complaints and appeals may be submitted in writing to:

office@bkrclass.org