According to the International Maritime Labour Convention and the Order 118/2013, “Maritime Administration”, the position of a ”ship’s cook” can be occupied only by a properly qualified person holding a certificate of professional competence issued by the Executive Agency “Maritime Administration”. Only institutions, approved by the Maritime Administration should deliver trainings for obtaining such certificate.

Currently, we are one of the very few educational institutions in Bulgaria, holding a license by order № 3-324/07.10.2013 of the Executive Director of the “Maritime Administration”. Upon successful completion of our course, participants obtain an internationally recognized certificate for professional qualification “ship’s cook”.

The number of training hours to be covered can vary (between 191 and 484), depending on the prior obtained type of the cook qualification. The whole course can last up to 3 months.

Course programmes, according to the previously obtained qualification

No

Study Options

Credits
(study hours)

Price

1.

 Complete training course (no prior qualification)

484

800 EUR

2.

 For persons who have successfully completed
the Marlins English Language test.

446

760 EUR

3.

 For persons who have acquired second degree of
professional qualification in the speciality
“Production of Bread and Bread Products”,
code 5410301

351

600 EUR

4.

 For persons who have acquired second degree of
professional qualification in the specialty
“Production of Culinary Products and
Beverages”, code 8110701

191

400 EUR

5.

 For persons with a similar qualification in
accordance with the Curriculum and the National
standard.

In accordance
with the
subjects
studied

The price to
be set
individually

We deliver training in our modern facilities in Dobrich and Varna. For course participants coming from other regions, we can provide an accommodation in a modern college dormitory.

We offer training in English or Bulgarian language, so foreign students coming from other countries to take part as well.

Application form (in English)

Application form (in Bulgarian)

For applications and more information: marine.academy@vumk.eu