The flag of the new tugboat ALIOTH (ІМО 9836505) was raised in a ceremony that took place on June 29, 2018, at Varna Passenger Terminal. Official guests of the ceremony were Mr Stoyan Pasev, District Governor of Varna, and Mr Peycho Peychev, Deputy Mayor of Varna. Captain Aleksandar Kalchev MFG, Executive Director of Navigation Maritime Bulgare, expressed his gratitude to MTG Dolphin Shipyard builders for the job well done. Mr Svetlin Stoyanov, Executive Director of MTG Dolphin Shipyard, wished the crew a happy sailing and noted the role of the Shipyard’s partnership with Navigation Maritime Bulgare for the renovation of the Bulgarian port fleet. Before breaking the bottle of champagne over the tugboat’s bow, the godmother of the new vessel - Raya Mollova, Finance Director of Navigation Maritime Bulgare - Port Burgas, wished the crew to proudly fly the Bulgarian flag over the seas, to spread the glory of the Bulgarian seamen and to sail happily under the name „Alioth“ – the brightest star in Ursa Major constellation. The tugboat has the required certification from the classification society Bureau Veritas.

Press Center of Navigation Maritime Bulgare