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Approvals & Compliance

Company Approvals

Bulgarian Register of Shipping (BRS) grants approval to companies authorized to carry out inspection, testing, certification, and maintenance of marine equipment on its behalf.

These approvals are issued to specialized service providers and manufacturers demonstrating the necessary technical competence, qualified personnel, equipment, and quality management systems to perform activities in accordance with BRS requirements and applicable international regulations.

Typical scope of approval

Inspection and testing of life-saving appliances

Inspection and servicing of fire-fighting equipment

Calibration and testing of safety systems and instruments

Certification of marine equipment and components

Approval process evaluation

The approval process involves a comprehensive evaluation of the company's:

Technical capabilities and facilities

Personnel qualifications and experience

Quality management system and procedures

Compliance with relevant international standards (e.g. IMO, SOLAS, ISO)

Upon successful assessment, BRS issues a Company Approval Certificate, defining the scope of authorized activities. Approved companies are subject to periodic audits and continuous monitoring to ensure ongoing compliance and performance.

Through its Companies Approval scheme, BRS ensures that critical marine equipment is inspected and certified by competent and reliable partners, maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational integrity across the maritime sector.