Project Fiche for Phare 2006

1. Basic Information

1.1 CRIS Number: 2006/018-164.02.01 (year 2) 1.2 Title: Strengthening of the waterborne tasks of the Bulgarian Maritime

Administration – Phase II 1.3 Sector: Maritime Transport 1.4 Location: Bulgaria – Varna, Bourgas, Rousse and Lom

1.5 Duration: 12 months 2. Objectives

2.1 Overall Objective(s): To improve the safety of navigation and to enhance the environmental protection in Bulgarian territorial waters.

2.2 Project purpose:

To provide the Bulgarian Maritime Administration (BMA) with the floating equipment in order to allow the administration to properly implement the acquis in the areas of safety of navigation (routine inspections and patrols) and environmental pollution monitoring and prevention both at sea and on the river Danube.

2.3 Accession Partnership (AP) and NPAA priority: The 2003 Accession Partnership sets the following priorities in the area of maritime transport:

“Complete alignment with EU maritime legislation in safety and non-safety areas; improve maritime safety, in particular improve the performance of maritime safety administrative institutions, firstly as a Flag State, and then as a Port State, and guarantee their independence; strengthen the Bulgarian Maritime Administration; further align with EU maritime acquis in areas of safety."

2.4 Contribution to National Development Plan (and/or Structural Funds Development

Plan/SDP) N/A

2.5 Cross Border Impact Although this is a project funded under Phare NP, its implementation will have a certain cross-border impact, especially in relations with the Romanian side. It will contribute to further enhancement of the good relations and the cooperation between both countries. The procurement of long-distance vessels will allow provision of support in case of maritime accidents in the adjacent border areas and joint exercises and training.

3. Description

3.1 Background and justification:

The European Commission has indicated many times throughout the negotiations on Chapter 9 “Transport Policy” the importance of both the harmonization of the Bulgarian legislation with the acquis in the area of maritime safety and environmental pollution monitoring and prevention as well as the availability of administrative structures capable of implementing it.

The BMA is the national authority responsible for the implementation of the maritime safety legislation. According to the Statutory Regulation the BMA performs the following functions:

Ensures the safety of navigation in the maritime spaces and inland waterways of the Republic of Bulgaria;

Maintains register of the ships flying Bulgarian flag; Ensures the compliance of Bulgarian and foreign flag vessels with the

international requirements for the safety of navigation and pollution prevention; Issues certificates of competency to seafarers; Ensures that the living and working conditions on board vessels meet the

international standards; Performs vessel traffic management and control in the channels, ports and other

designated regions; Acts as Administration under the International Ship and Port Facility Security

Code; Conducts maritime accident investigations; Coordinates search and rescue operations of people, vessels and aircraft. Executes control on the protection of the marine and river environment from ship-

generated pollution.

The BMA capacity in terms of both procedures and resources for implementing the legislation has been comprehensively analyzed within the Twinning project BG-01-TR01 between the Bulgarian Maritime Administration (BMA) under the Ministry of Transport and Communications (currently Ministry of Transport) and the Directorate General for Freight Transport of the Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management of the Netherlands. The needs of equipment have been identified and justified in a Needs Assessment Report. The outcome of the assessment can be summarized as follows:

1. Some of the tasks of the BMA involve operations on water that require appropriate floating equipment. These tasks are:

Search-and-Rescue Coastal surveillance for preservation of the marine environment. Preventive surveillance in the port and anchor areas.

2. Some of these tasks are currently to a great extend not performed due to the lack of suitable equipment or the lack of funds to operate it.

To eliminate this gap the Needs Assessment Report recommends thorough renewal of the fleet of the administration through procurement of specialized multi-purpose vessels which will enable the BMA to duly perform its waterborne duties and functions.

The thorough renewal of the fleet requires considerable investment. Therefore in order to split the financial burden the Ministry of Transport decided to follow the step-by-step approach. As a consequence a project fiche covering the most urgent needs of the administration in the area of Search and Rescue has been submitted in 2004: Phare project BG 2005/017-353.04.01 –

“Strengthening of the Waterborne Tasks of the Bulgarian Maritime Administration”. That project is currently under implementation and foresees the procurement of 6 SAR vessels.

The present project covers the procurement of 4 specialized multi-purpose vessels to support the following functions of the BMA:

Routine inspections for securing the safety of navigation. Off- shore coastal surveillance for preservation of the marine environment. Preventive surveillance in the port and anchor areas.

The project is justified for the following reasons:

1) Some of the functions of the BMA will remain unsecured with appropriate floating equipment after the completion of project BG 2005/017-353.04.01 “Strengthening of the Waterborne Tasks of the BMA” (ongoing).

2) Most of the currently existing floating equipment is old and unsuitable for facing the new challenges and risks. They are too expensive to maintain and use, as well as not suitable for more harsh conditions.

3) Some of the off shore inspections in the sea and along the Bulgarian section of Danube should be performed by long –distance patrol boats, suitable for the needs of the preventive surveillance and environmental monitoring.

4) The procurement is closely related to the results achieved within the Twinning project BG-01-TR01 “Maritime Safety Institution Building”, Twinning project BG2003/004-937.04.03 “Introduction of Total Quality Management System in the Bulgarian Maritime Administration” and Phare project BG 2005/017-353.04.01 “Strengthening of the Waterborne Tasks of the Bulgarian Maritime Administration”.

5) The procurement will significantly improve the capacity of the Bulgarian Maritime Administration to discharge the obligations of the Republic of Bulgaria under the due implementation of acquis communautaire, Danube Commission recommendations and the International Conventions.

6) The implementation of this project will further enhance the good relations and the cooperation between Bulgaria and the neighbor countries from the Black Sea region, as the procurement of long distance vessels will allow the provision of support in case of maritime accidents in the adjacent countries and joint exercises and trainings;

3.2 Sectoral rationale

N/A

3.2.1 Identification of projects N/A

3.2.2 Sequencing

N/A

3.3 Results

As a result of this project 4 specialized vessels will be delivered and the Bulgarian Maritime Administration (BMA) will be provided with the floating equipment in order to properly

implement the international legislation and the acquis in the areas of safety of navigation (routine inspections and patrols) and environmental pollution monitoring and prevention both at sea and on the river Danube.

Thus the implementation of the following acts of the aquis will be supplemented: • Regulation (EC) No 782/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 April

2003 on the prohibition of organotin compounds on ships. • Council Directive 95/21/EC of 19 June 1995 concerning the enforcement, in respect of

shipping using Community ports and sailing in the waters under the jurisdiction of the Member States, of international standards for ship safety, pollution prevention and shipboard living and working conditions (port State control).

• Directive 2002/84/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 November 2002 amending the Directives on maritime safety and the prevention of pollution from ships.

• Erika I package • Erika II package • Council Directive 1999/35/EEC of 29 April 1999 on a system of mandatory surveys for

the safe operation of regular ro-ro ferry and high-speed passenger craft services. • Council Directive 98/18/EC of 17 March 1998 on safety rules and standards for

passenger ships. • Council Directive 82/714/EEC of 4 October 1982 laying down technical requirements for

inland waterway vessels.

As well as the International Conventions on Maritime safety and environment protection • International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974; • International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR), 1979 • International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified

by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78); • Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other

Matter (LDC), 1972; • International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation

(OPRC), 1990; • Protocol on Preparedness, Response and Co-operation to pollution Incidents by

Hazardous and Noxious Substances, 2000 (HNS Protocol); • International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships

(AFS), 2001; • Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL), 1965;

3.4 Activities (including Means)

Under the project the following will be delivered:

4 specialized vessels, incl. spare parts, which will enable Bulgaria to perform regular inspections and environmental pollution monitoring and prevention operations.

training of designated BMA staff in using the boats and the equipment on board.

Detailed Technical Specifications for the vessels have been developed within the Twinning Project BG-01-TR01 “Maritime Safety Institution Building” (See Annex IV).

3.5 Linked Activities:

Project PSO99/BG/3/6 – “Vessel Traffic Management and Efficiency in Bulgaria” (December 1999 – May 2000), co-financed by the Bulgarian and Dutch government. During the project Baseline Document and Feasibility Study was developed and assistance in defining the VTMIS development strategy was granted.

PHARE Project BG 0012.01 – “Bulgarian Vessel Traffic Management and Information System” (finalized in October 2004)

PHARE Project BG 2003/004-937.04.01 – “Vessel Traffic Management and Information System (VTMIS) Phase 2” (ongoing)

The above 3 projects deal with the establishment of a Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Information System, compliant with the European and international requirements, with the aim to enhance safety of shipping and protection of the marine environment alongside the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. The VTMIS will provide the information necessary for the timely and efficient operations to be executed with the vessels to be procured.

Twinning Project BG-01-TR01 –; “Maritime Safety Institution Building” between the Bulgarian Maritime Administration and Directorate-General for Freight Transport of the Netherlands Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management.

During that two year project a lot of EU Directives and Regulations have been transposed into the national legislation. Additionally the relevant procedures for the implementation of the harmonized legislation have been developed and a large scale training program for the BMA inspectors has been executed. Nevertheless the practical implementation of the legislation requires proper equipment besides the trained staff. Thus the procurement of vessels will sustain the results achieved within the Twinning.

Twinning Project BG2003/004-937.04.03 – “Introduction of Total Quality Management System in the Bulgarian Maritime Administration”; between the BMA and the Maritime Safety and Coastguard Agency of the United Kingdom. (ongoing)

During the project all operational procedures of the BMA Quality Management System will be analyzed and if necessary revised and up-dated in order to guarantee their compliance with the requirements of the acquis and the relevant international instruments. The vessels to be procured will support the proper and efficient execution of the procedures in the areas of environmental protection and routine safety of navigation inspections.

Phare project BG 2005/017-353.04.01 – “Strengthening of the Waterborne Tasks of the Bulgarian Maritime Administration” (ongoing)

Seven specialized vessels should be procured and used in the area of Search and Rescue in 2006 within the scope of this project. Thus the present project supplements the procurement under the previous one. The results of both projects will enable the BMA to fulfill all its water based functions in accordance with the requirements of the harmonized national legislation.

3.6 Lessons learned:

Below are extracts from the Interim Evaluation of the European Union Pre-Accession Instrument Phare for the Transport Sector, prepared by ECOTEC Phare Bulgaria, relevant to the project (Document № R/BG/TRA/0402, dated 7 December 2004)

Abstract

Key achievements, findings and recommendations

“…The probable impact from the transport projects is likely to be barely satisfactory. Lack of finance for the renewal of Bulgaria’s aging vessels for search and rescue operations and pollution prevention control could undermine the outcome of the twinning between the Dutch and Bulgarian maritime administrations…”

Key recommendations

“… The Ministry of Transport and Communications should approach the Phare sectoral programming co-ordinator to request funding for the renewal of the vessels for search and rescue and water pollution prevention operations…”

Executive summary:

Evaluation results – Effectiveness:

“… The Phare assistance to the administrations of Sofia Airport, Maritime Administration Executive Agency and Road Transport Administration Executive Agency should improve their capacities to comply with European Union and international standards. If 11 million Euro is spent for the renewal of the vessels for search and rescue and pollution prevention, greater effectiveness from the assistance to the Maritime Administration Executive Agency could be achieved….”

Main recommendations:

“… The Ministry of Transport and Communications, using advice form the Maritime Administration Executive Agency should approach the Phare sectoral programming coordinator to discuss possible funding for the renewal of the aging vessels for search and rescue and water pollution prevention…”

4. Institutional Framework

The BMA will be responsible for the preparation of the technical documentation and will be involved in the tender evaluation committee. The Executive Director of the BMA will appoint SPO and project team (PIU) that will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and technical implementation of the project activities.

Below is a brief description of the institutions involved in the project and their tasks:

The Contact person within BMA is: Capt. Ventzislav Ivanov Executive Director Bulgarian Maritime Administration E-mail: bma@marad.bg Tel. +359 2 930 09 10 Fax: +359 2 930 09 20

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) will act as coordinating body of the project in its capacity of Secretariat of the PHARE Sectoral Monitoring Sub-Committee on Transport.

The Bulgarian Maritime Administration (BMA) is the final beneficiary of the project. The BMA is a public authority for Flag State, Port State and Coastal State Control. The Bulgarian Maritime Administration will become the owner of the assets after the project completion. The equipment

will be placed in the regional offices of the BMA in Varna, Burgas, Rousse and Lom. The designated staff from the regional offices, which will be trained within the project, will be responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the vessels.

5. Detailed Budget

Co-financing MEUR

Phare/Pre-Accession

Instrument support

National Public Funds

(*)

Other Sources

(**)

Total Co-

financing of Project

Total Cost

Year 2006 - Investment support jointly co funded

5.916 1. 972 0 1.972 7.888

Investment support – sub-total

5 916 1.972 0 1. 972 7. 888

% of total public funds

max 75 % min 25 %

Total project 2006 5.916 1. 972 0 1. 972 7. 888

(*) contributions form National, Regional, Local, Municipal authorities, FIs loans to public entities, funds from public enterprises (**) private funds, FIs loans to private entities The project budget for Phase 1- 2005, currently under implementation was, as follows: Year 2005 PHARE 2.55 MEUR Nat. co-financing 0.85 MEUR Total Budget 3.40 MEUR 6. Implementation Arrangements

6.1 Implementing Agency

The Implementing Agency will be the CFCU within the Ministry of Finance. It will be the Contracting Authority, which retains the overall responsibility for the implementation of the project (approval of terms of reference, tender documents, evaluation criteria, evaluation of offers, signature of contracts, authorization and payments of invoices). The CFCU shall ensure that all activities under the contract are undertaken in strict accordance with the PRAG procedures and will be authorized by the PAO.

The Ministry of Finance (MoF), Central Financing and Contracting Unit (CFCU) will act as Implementing Agency. The CFCU will be responsible for tendering and contracting. Ministry of Finance, 102 Rakovski Street, Sofia 1000 CFCU Director Tel: +359 2 98592772 Fax: + 359 2 987 88 08

e-mail: cfcu@minfin.bg 6.2 Twinning

N/A

6.3 Non-standard aspects

There are no “non-standard aspects” of the project. The “Practical Guide to Contract Procedures by the General Budget of the European Communities in the Context of External Relations” will be strictly followed and this project will be implemented in compliance with its provisions. 6.4 Contracts The present project is expected to be executed through one contract in 2007 at the amount of 7 888 000 Euro.

7. Implementation Schedule

7.1 Start of tendering/call for proposals – January 2007 7.2 Start of project activity - July 2007

8. Equal Opportunity

Opportunity both for men and women to participate in the Strengthening of the waterborne tasks project will be guaranteed on equal basis. The relevant standards of the EU as well as the Bulgarian laws and regulations concerning the equal opportunities for women and men will strictly be followed.

9. Environment

The equipment to be procured will improve navigation safety and will enable avoiding the occurrence of accidents or incidents. It does not have negative impact on the environment. The procurement will support the BMA in performing pollution prevention tasks and this will contribute to improved environmental conditions in Bulgarian territorial waters.

10. Rates of return

The project is related to the implementation, execution and enforcement of the requirements of the acquis on maritime safety and pollution prevention. The equipment to be procured will be used for the provision of public services, without direct revenue generation. The main benefit that will arise is improvement in safety and pollution prevention standards through implementation of the maritime transport acquis.

11. Investment criteria (applicable to all investments)

11.1 Catalytic effect

The protection of the marine environment is a high priority for the European Union. It is also an integral part of the Bulgarian maritime legislation which is harmonized with the European and International standards concerning that issue. Unfortunately up to date, due to budget restrictions the State body responsible for the control on the protection of the marine and river environment (BMA) does not have the resources to fulfill its duties. The Phare financial support on this project will make possible the actual control of the Administration over the potential

environmental risks and the undertaking of the proper measures. Otherwise the waterborne equipment will remain at unsatisfactory level for indefinite time.

11.2 Co-financing

The project will be co-financed by the Bulgarian National Budget with 25 % of the contract value of the investment component.

11.3 Additionality – N/A 11.4 Project readiness and size

Detailed needs assessment study and justification has been prepared under the Twinning project BG-01-TR01 “Maritime Safety Institution Building”.

Technical specifications for the procurement have also been developed within the Needs Assessment.

Therefore the BMA is in the position to produce the technical documentation for the tender two months following the approval of the project.

This project is a natural continuation of the project “Strengthening the waterborne tasks of the Bulgarian Maritime Administration” which was approved for financing under Phare 2005.

11.5 Sustainability

The project sustainability will be ensured by the continuous upgrading of administrative capacity of the BMA. The procurement of vessels will sustain the results achieved within the Twinning project BG-01-TR01 on Maritime Safety Institution Building between the Bulgarian Maritime Administration and Directorate-General for Freight Transport of the Netherlands Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management and the Twinning Project BG2003/004-937.04.03 on Introduction of Total Quality Management System in the Bulgarian Maritime Administration between the BMA and the Maritime Safety and Coastguard Agency of the United Kingdom The project will support the BMA in performing pollution prevention tasks and this will contribute to the improvement of the environmental conditions. Please also refer to section 4 and 11.1.

11.6 Compliance with state aids provisions

The project is in accordance with Article 92(3)(a) of the Treaty of Rome. All actions financed by Phare will be carried out in line with the rules and procedures or Phare, ISPA and SAPARD Practical Guide and comply with the state aid agreements.

The final beneficiary (Bulgarian Maritime Administration) is a public body carrying out public services. The equipment to be procured is aiming at strengthening these public services.

12. Conditionality and sequencing The final beneficiary – BMA will ensure the proper use and maintenance of the vessels to be procured. BMA will maintain and further transmit the acquired technical knowledge among its personnel. The Ministry of Transport will ensure that adequate operational budget is allocated to the BMA for the maintenance and use of the vessels.

ANNEXES TO PROJECT FICHE 1. Logframe in standard format

2. Detailed implementation chart

3. Contracting and execution of contracts schedule, by quarter, for full duration of project

4. For all projects: reference list of feasibility/pre-feasibility studies, indepth ex ante evaluations or other forms of preparatory work. For all investment projects, the executive summaries of economic and financial appraisals, environmental impact assessments, etc, should be attached

5. Reference list of relevant laws and regulations

ANNEX I

Phare logframe

LOGFRAME PLANNING MATRIX FOR PROJCT Programme name and number Strengthening of the waterborne tasks of the Bulgarian Maritime Administration – Phase II

Contracting period expires: 30.11.2008

Execution of contracts period expires: 30.11.2009

Total budget: MEUR 7.888 Phare budget : MEUR 5.916 Overall objective Objectively verifiable indicators Sources of Verification To improve the safety of navigation and to enhance the environmental protection in Bulgarian territorial waters.

Increased administration capacity for environmental monitoring and protection;

Higher ability for performance of SAR operations in all weather conditions – seagoing capability at 4-5 (Beaufort scale);

Statistical data for the activity of the BMA, published in the annual Official Bulletin of the BMA;

Technical characteristics of the procured equipment;

Project purpose Objectively verifiable indicators Sources of Verification Assumptions To provide the Bulgarian Maritime Administration (BMA) with the floating equipment in order to allow the administration to properly implement the acquis in the areas of safety of navigation (routine inspections and patrols) and environmental pollution monitoring and prevention both at sea and on the river Danube.

50 % reduction in average response time to safety and environmental offshore incidents by 2010;

30 % reduction in response time to environmental pollution incidents by 2010;

Increased number of offshore annul regular inspections, performed by the regional BMA directorates – 100%, by 2010;

BMA six months activity reports;

Regular inspection reports; Accident reports;

Adequate provision from the State budget;

Effective co-operation with other institutions;

Continuous improvement of the qualification of BMA staff.

Results Objectively verifiable indicators Sources of Verification Assumptions

As a result of this project 4 specialized vessels will be procured and thus the Bulgarian Maritime Administration (BMA) will have increased capability for offshore routine inspections and patrols, as well as response potential to marine environment threats both at sea and the inner navigational waterways (Danube river).

Four vessels procured according to the technical specifications, delivered and operational by 2009;

Personnel trained (15 inspectors) by 2009;

Protocol of acceptance BMA statistics and reports Provisional acceptance

certificate;

Proper use and maintenance of the procured equipment is ensured.

Activities Means Assumptions

Under the project the following will be delivered:

4 specialized vessels, incl. spare parts, which will enable Bulgaria to perform regular inspections and environmental pollution monitoring and prevention operations.

Provision of training to designated BMA staff in using the boats and the equipment on board.

1 contract for the supply of equipment Sufficient interest by bidders; Effective co-ordination between

the parties involved in the implementation of the planned activities;

All processes concerning equipment supply procurement to be completed within the project period.

Appropriate technical backup for exploitation training of the BMA staff that would use the procured equipment.

Preconditions

ANNEX II

Detailed Implementation Chart

Project: Strengthening of the waterborne tasks of the Bulgarian Maritime Administration

2007 2008 Components

J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D

Supply D/T T T T T T C/I I I I I

C = Contracting

D/T = Design/Tender preparation I = Implementation/works

R = Review/evaluation T = Tender procedure

ANNEX III

Contracting and execution of contracts schedule by quarter (MEUR)

Project: Strengthening of the waterborne tasks of the Bulgarian Maritime Administration

Cumulative contracting schedule by quarter in MEUR (planned) 2007

Components

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total

Allocation

Supply (Phare) 5.916 5.916 5.916

Total Phare contracting 5.916 5.916 5.916

Supply (NF) 1.972 1.972 1.972

Total National Co-financing 1.972 1.972 1.972

TOTAL CONTRACTING 7.888 7.888 7.888

Cumulative execution of contracts schedule by quarter in MEUR (planned)

2007 I 2008 Components Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2

Total Allocation

Supply (Phare) 3.550 5.025 5. 916 5.916 5.916

Total Phare execution of contracts: 3.550 5.025 5. 916 5.916 5.916

Supply (NF) 1.003 1.775 1. 972 1.972 1.972

Total National Co-financing 1.003 1.775 1. 972 1.972 1.972

TOTAL EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS 4.553 6.800 7. 888 7.888 7.888

ANNEX IV

REFERENCE LIST OF FEASIBILITY STUDIES AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROJECT “STRENGTHENING OF THE WATERBORNE

TASKS OF THE BULGARIAN MARITIME ADMINISTRATION”

REFERENCE LIST OF FEASIBILITY STUDIES:

• Report developed within the twinning project BG.IB/2001-TR01: “Assessment for the renewal of the fleet of the Maritime Administration”, including developed Technical Specifications for procurement

• The Varna Initial System (VIS) – assistance in defining the VTMIS development strategy;

• Project “Emona” financed by the shipping company Navigation Maritime Bulgare and Environmental Impact Assessment Study (directed to the development of the shore based VHF GMDSS maritime system in pursuance of the IMO SOLAS convention and in accordance with the ITU radio Regulations

• Technical specifications developed for the vessels

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROJECT “STRENGTHENING OF THE WATERBORNE TASKS OF THE BULGARIAN MARITIME

ADMINISTRATION”

A detailed needs assessment for the renewal of the fleet of the Bulgarian Maritime Administration has been performed within the Twinning Project BG-01-TR-01 “Maritime Safety Institution Building”. The Executive summary of the final report of the feasibility study is given below. The full Report, including the Technical Specifications for procurement is attached

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The additional activity, within the Twinning project on Maritime Safety Institution Building, concerns the assessment of the needs for renewal of the fleet of the Maritime Administration as well as to investigate the possibilities to acquire funding for procurement and sustainable use of the new fleet.

The fleet renewal assessment covers both the seaside fleet as well as the river fleet. Hence it addresses the overall need for waterborne equipment needed for the Maritime Administration to carry out its obligations stated in its Statutory Regulation.

With respect to the waterborne tasks of the Administration, many responsibilities do already exist, since they stem from Bulgaria’s adherence to international conventions in this field. However, the implementation of the EU-Acquis will increase the number and certainly the intensity of some of the tasks to be performed, in order to align their performance with common practice in other EU-Member States. The characteristics of the new tasks will request more involvement of the Administration in chains of inspections executed by other authorities or organisations.

In particular in the field of the Administration’s responsibilities concerning the response to calamities in Bulgarian waters with an impact on:

human life (search-and rescue) and/or the

marine environment (protection of sensitive marine areas from environmental pollution such as illegal discharges or oil spills),

the equipment needs to be renewed so as to provide a better level of readiness and quality of the response in case of such calamities.

The outcome of the fleet renewal assessment can be summarized as follows: 1 Ensuring safety of navigation on the Bulgarian part of the Danube river and environmental

inspections on the river. With respect to the waterborne tasks of the Maritime Administration on the Danube, the present eight small cutters are not suitable to provide a routine patrol regime on the Danube. Neither are they able to provide for an adequate response in case of emergencies.

Procurement is advised of two multi-purpose patrol boats for structural patrol, rescue and environmental response duties. Flexibility in the operating of these two boats is ensured because of their accommodation and their operating regime, which should be based on an adjusted working-time schedule of week-on/week-off).

Because the Danube regions of Lom and Rousse stretch over 200km and 270km respectively, incidents requiring the assistance of the Maritime Administration can happen while the regular patrol boat is not within immediate reach of the scene. To this end, the procurement of two small boats for various rescue or environmental immediate response purposes is advised.

With the procurement of these two patrol boats and two response boats, it will be possible to conduct regular inspection duties and emergency response actions, in accordance the Administration’s obligations on the Danube, and at a level corresponding to that of other EU-Member States having a similar inland navigation modality and associated responsibilities.

Paragraph 4 and 4.4 deal in detail with this task of the Administration and the suggestions for fleet renewal.

2 Environmental pollution monitoring at sea

With respect to the patrols on the sea-side for environmental pollution, the Administration has procured a RIB-based patrol boat, also able to take oil samples from spills, under the hardware budget related to the twinning project. The report of activity-12 (March 2003) signaled that such boat should be available in both sea regions. The conditions, under which this recommendation has been made at that time, have not changed. This means that the procurement of a similar boat to be used in the Burgas region has since then become high priority.

In view of the desired combining of waterborne tasks into a multi-functional fleet on the medium term, it might be possible to integrate this task into the tasks of a multi-purpose patrol/surveillance/SAR-vessel. This means that as long as the vessel operates under the management of the Maritime Administration proper priorities can be set for the actual use of this vessel, however, SAR-response should always have the highest priority whereas still the vessel shall be able to respond to a pollution incident within the limits mentioned in the national contingency plan.

Even within the same organization it cannot be guaranteed that both priorities can be met because of the coastal stretch of the Burgas region.

Therefore, the procurement for an inspection RIB for environmental pollution monitoring in the region, with similar characteristics to the one procured in Varna last year, is advised to procured for Burgas region.

3 Environmental pollution prevention at sea In addition to the monitoring function, the Maritime Administration shall respond to the best of their abilities to contaminate a spill and so to prevent it from spreading, and so to adhere to paragraph 3.3 of part VIII of the National Contingency Plan (NCP) on the combat of oil spills in the Black Sea. For larger spills resources from other organizations will be called in line with the responsibilities drawn up in this plan.

This plan is focuses on the measures to be taken in order to preserve the marine environment, in particular areas mentioned in the NCP as “national priority, e.g.:

• resorts and amenity areas;

• areas for fishing and for shellfish;

• ports;

• natural reserves and protected areas;

• other ecological sensitive areas.” To meet this requirement, this task can be combined with other structural tasks in the Varna and Burgas region. A multi-functional and multi-purpose vessel 1 in each region would be able to perform all combined tasks (environmental and coastal inspections, OPRC and SAR response) whereas the proper organizational structure should ensure that proper priorities are kept.

4 General observation of the fitness-for-use of the present seaside fleet

With respect to the response tasks for SAR activities, the present fleet of steel hull cutters and large salvage ships does not answer to the needs for SAR-response equipment.

The salvage ships should be considered to be placed outside from the Administration. The actual ownership of specific salvage vessels shall be replaced by a co-operation agreement with specialized private sector companies, parallel to good practice worldwide.

5 Specific requirements for SAR within ±6nm under the coast

The fleet for “Search-And-Rescue” (SAR) purposes should be profiled according to the actual needs for search and rescue in the Bulgarian SAR area. First of all, this need is within the ±6nm

1 see hereafter in recommendation 6 and 8.

zone, used by leisure and fishermen. SAR for these instances would involve a fleet of smaller RIBs suitable for ready-launch from coastal areas along the Bulgaria black sea coast.

For the moment, five of such RIBs would suffice to cover the area with an average response time over sea of less than 30 minutes, whereas the land-based mobilization should be kept within 15 minutes. Two of them should be stationed in the Varna-region (Balchik/Albena and Golden Sands/Varna). The other three should be stationed in the Burgas region (Sunny Beach/Nessebar, Primorsku and Tsarevo/Ahtopol).

However, future potential leisure resort developments near Biala should be kept in mind, as serious developments there shall effect the response requirements of the Maritime Administration as well, maybe resulting in the need for a sixth SAR-response RIB.

Such RIBs would require a basic land-based infrastructure so that the boat can be taken to the water quickly and the boat can be put in shelter when not used. To this end various methods exist (concrete sliding ramp, rail-slide, davit-launch from a quay-wall in a marina, tractor-pull on the beach) but they do depend on the actual location that such RIB will be stationed at and the availability of a boat station close to the shore which can be made available to be used by the Maritime Administration.

In general it is recommended to provide for a covered location in both regions where the RIBs can be stored in the winter season and where the regular maintenance can be performed.

Therefore it is advised to take these shore-requirements into account when drafting the final application for PHARE funding under the multi-annual program. Usually, the manufacturer of the boats is able to perform supervisory services for such shore-based installations while the actual works (construction and mechanical steel) are (sub)-contracted to a local company.

In order to actually keep this response time, an organizational restructuring should be considered for the manning, so that they can be engaged on alarm-duty. Also the launching of the boats, so the maintenance and keeping on shore of the boats needs a policy decision, as does the operational cost of consumables.

6 Specific requirements for SAR between 6nm-20nm under the coast For the Bulgarian SAR/FIR-region outside the 6nm zone, the next relevant area is up to ±20nm. Next to the off-shore LNG-site (close to Galata), within this zone, almost all passing merchant traffic takes place, so life saving capacity of around 20-30 persons is required with a response time of 45-60 minutes to the scene. Each of the regions, Varna and Burgas, should have one boat in order to keep their response time levels.

In view of the efficiency of this boat, the task can be easily combined with certain structural tasks, both routine and occasional, see paragraph 4.1, as long as within the operational organization the priority for OPRC or SAR-missions always comes first.

Therefore it is advised to procure two, class-I 2, multi-purpose RIB-based vessels with capability to perform response actions in search-and-rescue for up to 30 persons as well as first response to pollution incidents and for regular patrol and surveillance duties at sea.

In general it is recommended to provide for a covered location in both regions where the RIBs can be stored when not in use and where the regular maintenance can be performed.

A clean hull will keep the RIB’s performance at a high level. Therefore and preferably, such location should be equipped with a lifting facility3 so that the RIB can be taken out of the water at regular intervals.

2 Class-I: service under all-weather conditions and up to 150nm.

Therefore it is advised to take these shore-requirements into account when drafting the final application for PHARE funding under the multi-annual program. Usually, the manufacturer of the boats is able to perform supervisory services for such shore-based installations while the actual works (construction and mechanical steel) are (sub)-contracted to a local company.

7 Specific requirements for SAR (and salvage) above 20nm The zone above 20nm is mainly used for shipping traffic going Northeast to Russia. According preliminary assessment, having one large sized all-weather rescue craft only for this region would be very expensive.

The multi-purpose vessels as described under recommendation 6 can serve also at this distance, although very severe weather conditions might prevent this.

In such severe conditions, any rescue operation is usually connected to the salvage of a merchant carrier. In such events the professional salvors operate under “Lloyds Open Forum”-contracts to assist the operator/owner of the vessel in distress and to safeguard the crew, the cargo and the ship and to ensure that the risks for the marine environment are minimized. Thus, in such instances SAR is combined with salvage and the Maritime Administration may be able to assist those salvors in taking the rescued persons to shore.

Because of this “assistance”-function, many European countries have engaged in a model where co-operation exists between such salvors and the SAR-authorities to have this part of the SAR-region overed in combination with the salvage. However, such models would need careful organizational as well as institutional set-up in order to keep control over the costs and salvage-revenues.

8 Observation regarding the multi-purpose vessels In view of the multi-purpose aspect of the tasks on the Danube and the sea regions, the procurement is advised of two RIB-based vessels for regular patrols and response assistance on the Danube. For similar purposes as well as for SAR and OPRC-response, the procurement of two RIB-based vessels is advised for the sea-regions.

The regular patrols on the Danube can be organized and performed more efficiently when using a vessel with accommodation.

For the sea-regions SAR-operations can take a long time and intensive coastal inspection can also take more than one day. For that reason board accommodation is also advised for the two vessels to serve these regions.

In fact, the characteristics of the boats are that much similar that it is advised to procure four RIB-based vessels of similar type and layout.

This would optimize the maintenance requirements for the engines and other critical mechanical parts. It would also benefit the management of spare-parts and stock for the essential parts and consumables.

It would even be possible in case of major maintenance to temporarily put a vessel from another region into service so to ensure that critical response times can be continued to be met, such depending on the actual period that the original vessel would be out-of-service.

9 Remark on the fragmentized institutional setting a) In view of the establishment of the National Company Ports, governing as “land-lord” the Bulgarian ports (both sea ports and river ports) discussions are still going on about the

3 Lifting capacity of 30-35tons for such multi-purpose RIB-vessel is needed.

possible transfer of certain port related and port basin related tasks from the Maritime Administration to this national company. However, such can only be the case as of December 2004 but no decision has been reached as yet.

b) Also on the Danube River the distribution of tasks between the Maritime Administration and the Agency for Maintenance of the Danube (in Rousse) is one that could in a later stage be helpful to streamlining the processes by which the Bulgarian State fulfils its responsibility for enforcement and control on the Danube.

c) A third issue is the worldwide practice of co-operation in the -outer- SAR-area between government institutions (involved in Search-and-Rescue) and private sector enterprises involved in sea-going service operations such as safeguarding of and supplying to offshore installations and/or salvage.

The issue of fragmentation within the Bulgarian public institutions has been subject of discussion earlier within this twinning project, and agin with officials within this assessment. For the moment, such fragmentation is accepted as a fact, however, for the time being. The era of optimisation, for instance by integration or combining of functions, has yet to come.

Concluding, this assessment only notices this possibility for institutional and/or organisation optimisation and de-fragmentation but will not presume any conclusions and therefore will base its recommendations on the present institutional setting and situation.

This report contains some recommendations on which, as soon as possible, policy decisions should be made by the Maritime Administration, and if needed in coherence with the concerned Ministries, such in order not to hinder the progress of the procurement of the equipment.

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The vessels that is advised to be procured under the multi-annual Phare program, is presented in the table below.

Vessel description Stations Quantity

RIB-based, high durable Fast Intervention Rescue Craft for SAR out of the coast, OPRC, anchorage and environmental inspections

Varna Burgas Rousse Lom

4

RIB-based, high durable fast workboat craft for environmental inspection (under the coast), oil sampling collection

Burgas 1

Moderate V-hull, high durable inspection and workboat for environmental inspections; safety of navigation inspections; emergency assistance; SAR

Rousse Lom

2

RIB-based, high durable, fast Rescue Boat for Search and Rescue in close under the coast and sheltered waters

Balchik Varna

Nessebar Primorsko Tsarevo

5

The estimated budget for the vessels that, advised to be procured under the multi-annual PHARE program, is based on the results of BG.IB/2001-TR01: “Assessment for the renewal of the fleet of the

Maritime Administration”, with adjustments made by BMA experts during the implementation of the project and consultations with independent expert Prof. Vytautas Paulauskas.

Vessel description Stations Unit Price Quantity Amount MEUR RIB-based, high durable Fast Intervention Rescue Craft for SAR out of the coast, OPRC, anchorage and environmental inspections

Varna Burgas Rousse Lom

1.972 4 7.888

Technical specifications:

Concise specs for 4 multi-purpose inspection /SAR/OPRC vessels for the ports of Lom, Rousse, Varna and Burgas

Item Concise description General High-speed planning or semi-displacement vessel of standard design, with a chined

hull, a V-bottom and spray beams. The vessel shall be well designed so that it shall have a well-balanced stability and manoeuvrability in all circumstances and shall be self-righting. The vessel shall be designed for the following purposes: • Sea and river operation; • Search and Rescue activities; • Perform Rescues close to fires; • Providing a base for a on scene coordinator; • Being a safe place for survivors; • Being a safe place where emergency first aid can be given; • Putting protection booms for small sized oil spills; • Inspection duties • Putting inspectors on board of an anchored vessel) • Launching from a mother craft The workmanship on the hull and fittings throughout shall be of high marine standards and in accordance with procedures, applicable under the Builder ISO 9001 certification. The Builder is at liberty to modify constructions and/or designs, provided such modifications do not affect the specification's object. The vessel will be certified as a category 1 vessel, which is for service up to 150 nm from a safe haven. The vessel will be built in accordance to the following regulations: • International regulations for preventing collisions at sea • IMO Stability rules A749(18) The vessel shall be operable under “all-weather” conditions.

Main dimensions

• Length overall (including tube and fenders) 18 - 22 m • Beam over all (including tube and fenders) 5 - 7 m

Item Concise description • Depth at side (at half length) 1.5-2.5 m • Draught aft (approximately) 1 – 1.5 m • Empty vessel weight: 20 - 30ton • Fuel tank capacities: 3000 – 4000 ltrs • Fresh water capacity: 2000 – 3000 ltrs • Potable water 50 – 100 ltrs

Hull • The single chine hull has a deep V-bottom, a transom stern and a raked bow. The hull is manufactured from aluminium plates, certified by the Classification Society.

• The hull shall bear a colour scheme according SAR regulations using International Marine Paint or paint of similar quality.

• At the aft port and starboard side of the vessel it shall be possible to lower a part of the RIB-hull so as to take on board rescued persons at water level, without jeopardising the stability and/or seaworthiness of the vessel.

• The ship’s design shall provide for adequate hoisting points and bollards. • An aluminium mast for navigation lights, two flags and aerials shall be mounted at

the top deck. The mast is sufficiently rigged with stainless steel wires (if necessary).

• Alongside the hull appropriate markings shall be placed. The international vessel call sign will be painted on the superstructure roof in appropriate dimensions.

Cathodic protection

• Cathodic anode protection is provided for all hull parts including propellers, shafts and seawater inlet boxes.

• A cathodic protection meter is installed and connected to the hull to monitor the protection level. The meter is fitted in the wheelhouse at an appropriate position.

• The number and type of anodes are suited for five-year operational use under conditions as specified by the owner.

Superstructure • The superstructure shall be connected to the hull in a manner, which minimizes

noise and vibe transmissions from the hull into the superstructure so as to provide optimal working conditions on board.

• Inside the superstructure materials and constructions shall be used that will reduce noise levels in working spaces and crew accommodations;

• The vessel shall be divided into the following watertight compartments (1) Engine room, (2) Accommodation, (3) Void space and (4) Fore peak.

• The superstructure shall fit a wheelhouse offering ergonomic/shock absorbing seating for maximum 6 crew.

• It shall be possible to steer the vessel from the wheelhouse as well as from a fly bridge position.

• The layout of the vessel shall offer on the main deck a facility to provide emergency first medical aid to rescued persons, or to accommodate 2 stretchers

Item Concise description with injured rescued persons. Furthermore, crew accommodation shall be provided for 4 persons into 2 cabins and shall provide for proper sanitary facilities such as a separate toilet and shower. The layout shall also provide for a galley, having supply for running hot and cold water, cooking plate and fridge.

• The vessel shall be able to provide shelter for up to 24 rescued persons. • Both on the outer structure as well as inside the accommodation safe passageways

shall be provided for and railings to secure the working of crew and other staff. • On the aft of the vessel a de-contamination shower shall be provided.

Classification The vessel shall be classed by LRS (or equivalent) to obtain a “certificate of hull construction” for the following notation: 100 A1, SSC, Mono, HSC, RIB, (service group): “type of vessel” = Patrol and “service group” = G3 covers craft intended for service in waters where the range to refuge is 150 nm or less. The geographical limits of the intended service are to be reported to LRS.

Propulsion and steering system

• The vessel shall be propelled by two marine diesel engines, each driving a water jet. The engines are seawater cooled, can be electrically started and may easily be removed via a large hatch in the aft deck.

• The main engines have integrated systems for lubrication oil, cooling water and fuel oil, and are provided with turbo charging and charge air-cooling. The design and layout of the propulsion installation is in accordance with builder's standards and with the relevant rules of the classification society and are such that permanent attendance in the engine room is not required. Each marine diesel engine drives a waterjet through a reverse/reduction gearbox. Each engine is coupled to a reverse reduction gearbox with a flexible coupling. Each marine diesel engine may be removed and replaced through the engine hatchway fitted in the aft deck.

• The engine, independent on the categories used by the manufacturer, shall fit the conditions for vessels, such as offshore patrol boats, operating at rated load and rated speed up to 8% (respectively 30%) of the time (up to 30%, respectively 20% load factor). Typical operation ranges are specified below: Expected use for two of the vessels operating in the sea regions of Varna and

Burgas is characterised by 650hrs for each vessel; Expected use for two of the vessels operating along the Danube is characterised by

2300hrs and 1700hrs respectively; • The vessel shall be able to reach a maximum speed of 30kn under testing

circumstances and engines generating appropriate power shall be fitted. • All systems necessary for controls of the engines, gearboxes and water jets shall be

places on convenient and ergonomic places in the appropriate steering locations.

Primary ship systems

• Installation and quality of the pumps are according to builder's standards. The design and layout of the piping system, the materials, installation and testing are to builder's standards and comply furthermore with the relevant rules of owner or its national organisations. Pipes will be adequately supported to prevent undue

Item Concise description vibration. Where necessary, flexible connections are made. All valve and pipe systems have permanent identification markings, according builders standard.

• The vessel shall be equipped with a proper fire-fighting installations and with appropriate manual and electrical bilge pumps.

• Fuel oil shall be supplied to the header tank from the fuel oil storage tanks via filters and water separators. Water separators with a high water level alarm shall be mounted in the fuel oil supply line to the header tank. The high water level alarm shall be displayed on the wheelhouse dashboard. In an emergency the fuel oil supply to the engines can be stopped from the main deck. The shut-off valve is fitted as close as possible to the fuel tank.

• The main engines are seawater cooled via an inter-cooling system comprising a closed fresh water system and an open seawater system. A heat exchanger is fitted to cool the freshwater system with the seawater system.

Electrical installations

• The design and layout of the electric system, the materials, installation and testing are to builders' standards and classification society’s requirements. All electric cables and materials are suited for marine application and in accordance with requirements for safe and efficient operation of the vessel.

• On board power of 24V shall be supplied for on board equipment; • Power of 220/230V shall be supplied, independently from generators, for

additional (emergency and computer) equipment up to a consumption of 5kW. The wheelhouse as well as cabins and room for emergency medical treatment shall be equipped with 200/230V sockets mounted in ergonomic places; Appropriate generator capacity shall be fitted.

• Appropriate connectors for shore-side power supply, cables, chargers and batteries shall be provided.

• Forced ventilation of the engine room shall be available with appropriate capacity and at 24V;

• Forced ventilation of the wheelhouse, crew spaces and emergency medical first aid room shall be available at appropriate capacity and at 220/230V.

• Heating shall be provided to the wheelhouse, crew spaces and emergency medical first aid room.

• Each compartment and outside area shall be equipped with lighting, at 24V, fitted for the use of the space; The lighting system, in particular in the wheelhouse, shall provide for appropriate lighting conditions during nightly operations

• An audible and visual alarm fitted in the wheelhouse is provided for indicating smoke in the engine room.

Deck equipment

Appropriate anchor, mooring and towing facilities shall be provided for on deck. Life-saving equipment shall be in accordance with the relevant regulations for SAR craft and shall consist at least of : • 3 Life-buoys;

Item Concise description • 1 Medical first aid kit; • 30 Life jackets for crew and survivors; • 1 Inflatable life raft for 6 persons; • 1 Rescue cradle; • 6 Thermal protective aids; • 2 Safety harnesses; • 1 EPIRB, operating at 121.5 and 406 mHz; • 1 GMDSS radar transponder; An appropriate set of fire-extinguishers, flares and emergencies notices shall be supplied

Navigational, nautical and communication equipment

Navigation lights, able to be controlled with the combined switches/automatic circuit breakers from the 24V wheelhouse switchboard, shall beinstalled as follows: • 2 side lights (red or green). • A stern light (white) is fitted to the mast. • A masthead light (white) is fitted to the mast. • An anchor light (white) is fitted to the mast. • 2 NUC lights (red, red) are fitted to the mast. A Searchlight (24 V, 250W) shall be mounted on the wheelhouse top deck with a control handle and switch near the steering wheel. A flashing light (blue) is fitted to the mast. One cylinder type radar reflector is fitted to the mast. An air horn shall be fitted on the wheelhouse top deck, fed by a 24 V electric air compressor. For operation a push button is situated in the wheelhouse dashboard and at the flying bridge. One brass, approved bell is mounted at the fore deck engraved with the vessel’s name and year of delivery. Further equipment shall be provided and installed as follows, preferably connected into one on board system: • 2 Radars; • Direction finding and course keeping equipment; • Satellite heading sensor and GPS; • Chart plotter; • Digital echo sounder, speed log and depth measuring equipment • On board internal crew communication system • Crew command intercom system with capability to communicate to on deck crew; • Three GMDSS VHF transceivers; • VHF direction finding system; • Navtex; • AERO transceiver;

Item Concise description • SATCOM C reporting system; • Two portable radios (VHF’s); • Three waterproof hand portable VHF’s;

Equipment for special purposes

The following medical equipment shall be provided: • One stretcher; • One small oxygen bottle; • Straps; • Collars; • Splints; • Pressing and bondages; • Various medicines. • ApBiocide detectionplications

Equipment for MARPOL purposes

• Boom layers vessels; • Oil recovery vessels using skimmers; • Dispersant application; • Mobile place for oil spill management - by the on-scene commander; • Vessel for observation of the movement of the oil slicks; • Sampling and oil spill investigations • Laboratory equipment for oil identification; • Sampling kit material for oil spills; • Oil spill containment boom designed for oil and debris barrier for open water;

Technical specification: Freeboard 30 sm Draft 90 sm Standard length 15 m Ballast tensile 9 mm Total tensile Strength 6,500 kgs Weight/Ft 1.4 kg Working temperature -20 0C… +40 0C Storage temperature -30 0C… +50 0C 100 m deployment time 8 minutes 100 m recovery time 5 minutes Standard ASTM connector Recommendation: The booms to be delivered in 10 feet containers • Universal floating skimmer;

Technical specification: Capacity 50,000 l/hour Separation 90% oil / 10% water Maximum wave height 2 m Air temperature -20 0C… +40 0C Water temperature 0 0C… +40 0C Weight maximum 150 kg

Item Concise description Suitable for low viscosity fluids Standard suction connection;

Testing The vessel’s installations and equipment will be tested for suitability, performance and workmanship for their intended purpose and are in accordance with builder’s standards and the classification society. The builder will furnish all consumables necessary for tests and trials. A detailed report of all tests and trials will be delivered with the vessel. A representation of three persons on behalf of the owner shall be invited to witness the tests and trails . During the below-listed tests and trials, data will be recorded regarding wind-speed, wave heights water depth, air and seawater temperature and the vessel’s draft, trim and weight. • Speed trails ; • Endurance trails; • Manoeuvring trails; • Noise measurements

Training on location

Training for all crew (in both the sea area as well as on the Danube River) shall be provided for by the builder.

Delivery, spare parts, and other items

The vessel will be delivered to the Owner with almost empty tanks, complete with equipment and tools as per purchase order or contract to the final location where the vessel will be stationed. The following documents will be issued on delivery of the vessel: • Builder's certificate • Classification certificates: certificate of hull construction • Material certificates • A stability booklet, containing all necessary data of the vessel including, tank • sounding tables, hydrostatic tables, stability information and conditions of loading

will be delivered with the vessel • Inclining test report • Inventory list • Drawings/diagrams • A set of manuals • A training manual (life-saving) according to international requirements • Life-saving signals table • Instructions for on board maintenance (life-saving) All accompanying documents are written in English and will be delivered in triplicate.

Item Concise description Spare parts according the proper maintenance scheme for the hull, instruments, engine and steering parts shall be provided for a period of 5 years. Maintenance shall be offered separately from this procurement and is not part of the evaluation of this tender.

ANNEX V

REFERENCE LIST

OF RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS

EU LEGISLATION 1. Regulation (EC) No 782/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 April 2003

on the prohibition of organotin compounds on ships. 2. Council Directive 95/21/EC of 19 June 1995 concerning the enforcement, in respect of

shipping using Community ports and sailing in the waters under the jurisdiction of the Member States, of international standards for ship safety, pollution prevention and shipboard living and working conditions (port State control).

3. Directive 2002/84/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 November 2002 amending the Directives on maritime safety and the prevention of pollution from ships.

4. Erika I package 5. Erika II package 6. Council Resolution of 22 December 1994 on the safety of roll-on/roll-off passenger ferries. 7. Council Regulation (EC) No 3051/95 of 8 December 1995 on the safety management of Ro-Ro

passenger vessels. 8. Council Directive 1999/35/EEC of 29 April 1999 on a system of mandatory surveys for the

safe operation of regular ro-ro ferry and high-speed passenger craft services. 9. Council Directive 98/18/EC of 17 March 1998 on safety rules and standards for passenger

ships. 10. Council Directive 82/714/EEC of 4 October 1982 laying down technical requirements for

inland waterway vessels.

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS

11. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974; 12. International Convention on Load Lines (LL), 1966; 13. The Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels (SFV), 1977; 14. International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR), 1979 15. International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the

Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78); 16. Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter

(LDC), 1972; 17. International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation (OPRC),

1990; 18. Protocol on Preparedness, Response and Co-operation to pollution Incidents by Hazardous and

Noxious Substances, 2000 (HNS Protocol); 19. International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships (AFS),

2001; 20. International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and

Sediments, 2004 21. Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL), 1965; 22. International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships (TONNAGE), 1969;

• Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Maritime Navigation (SUA), 1988;

• International Convention on Salvage (SALVAGE), 1989

NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS

1. Law on the Maritime Spaces, Inland Waterways and Ports of The Republic of Bulgaria; 2. National Search and Rescue Plan for Bulgarian Black Sea SAR Region, adopted on 11 February

2000, amended on 1 February 2005;

3. Black Sea Oil Pollution Prevention Emergency Plan, adopted 2001;

4. Ordinance No. 15 of 22 October 2004, of the Minister of Transport and Communications on the Rules and Conditions for Collecting Ship Generated Waste and Cargo Residues;

5. Ordinance No. 53 of 2 July 2004, of the Minister of Transport and Communications on the Security for Ships and Port Facilities;

6. Ordinance of 20 September 2005 on the Ship’s Routing, Ship’s Reporting System and the Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Information System in the maritime spaces of the Republic Bulgaria and the Bulgarian Search and Rescue area;

7. Ordinance 22 of 5 October 2005 laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels.