NAVAL TECHNOLOGY
BULGARIA

ABOUT NAVAL TECHNOLOGY BULGARIA

Naval Technology Bulgaria is a subsidiary of NVL Group. NVL stands for Naval Vessels Lürssen and is an independent, privately owned group of northern German shipyards and related companies, formerly known as Lürssen Defence.

The group is headquartered in Bremen, Germany, and has a strong heritage. Together, the shipyards of NVL Group have completed more than 1,000 naval and coastguard vessels since their beginnings in the late 1870s, and have built and repaired ships for both the German Navy and fleets in over 50 countries. In addition to designing and manufacturing naval vessels and coastguard vessels, NVL Group also provides extensive lifetime support through NVL Services. NVL Group’s reputation for high quality stems from long-standing shipbuilding expertise, outstanding engineering skills, a carefully selected supplier network and the commitment devoted to each and every ship.

In July 2021, NVL Group’s predecessor Lürssen founded Naval Technology Bulgaria as its engineering centre in Bulgaria. The company operates from the port city of Varna, directly on the Black Sea. It is specialised in design (hull/steel structure, outfit/interior, mechanical and electrical) and production information for naval projects, as well as in technical surveillance at the shipbuilding yard. Integrated logistics support and warranty engineering are also included in the scope of the post-delivery services provided.

We take pride in our strong heritage and continuously strive to remain pioneers of innovative solutions while combining high quality and affordability. In June 2022, the Quality Management System of Naval Technology Bulgaria was certified according to ISO 9001:2015. You can find the certificate below.

Since June 2023, Naval Technology Bulgaria has been a proud member of the Bulgarian National Association of Shipbuilding and Shiprepair BULNAS.
 

ABOUT MMPV

After an extensive competitive evaluation process and request for tender (RFT) evaluation spanning approximately two years, NVL Group’s predecessor Lürssen had the honour of being selected the preferred prime contractor and designer for the Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessel (MMPV) programme in 2020. In what was a major boost for Bulgarian manufacturing, Naval Technology Bulgaria, in cooperation with several Bulgarian partners and thanks to knowledge transfer from NVL Group, is now the contracted vessel designer for the programme.

The 90-metre-long vessels with a displacement of approximately 2,300 tons are based on a proven NVL design and feature an integrated combat management system. Both units are capable of countering air and land-based threats as well as surface and undersea threats. Accordingly, the vessels are predestined for tasks within the framework of international alliance missions for the NATO and the EU.
 

IMPRESSIONS

Get an insight and some impressions of who we are and what we do at Naval Technology Bulgaria.

IMPRESSIONS - OUR MILESTONES

Since its foundation in 2021, Naval Technology Bulgaria has celebrated some major milestones – starting in December 2021 with the steel cutting ceremony of the HRABRI, the first of two MMPV that NVL Group is building for the Bulgarian Navy at the Bulgarian shipyard MTG Dolphin near Varna, Bulgaria. In June 2022, the keel-laying ceremony of the HRABRI followed. In December 2022, the steel cutting ceremony for the second vessel SMELI took place, followed by its keel-laying event in June. Here are some pictures of the events: 
 

December 21, steel cutting ceremony of MMPV "Hrabri"

December 21, steel cutting ceremony of MMPV "Hrabri"

December 21, steel cutting ceremony of MMPV "Hrabri"

December 21, steel cutting ceremony of MMPV "Hrabri"

December 21, steel cutting ceremony of MMPV "Hrabri"

June 2022, keel-laying ceremony of MMPV "Hrabri"

June 2022, keel-laying ceremony of MMPV "Hrabri"

June 2022, keel-laying ceremony of MMPV "Hrabri"

December 22, steel cutting ceremony of MMPV "Smeli"

June 2023, keel-laying ceremony of MMPV "Smeli"

June 2023, keel-laying ceremony of MMPV "Smeli"

June 2023, keel-laying ceremony of MMPV "Smeli"

August 2023, undocking of MMPV "Hrabri"

August 2023, undocking of MMPV "Hrabri"

August 2023, undocking of MMPV "Hrabri"

COME ABOARD!

Become part of our team at Naval Technology Bulgaria. As part of NVL Group, a privately owned group of renowned northern German shipyards and international operations, we can help you set a successful course for your career in the shipbuilding industry. Naval Technology Bulgaria is welcoming applications from candidates for various positions for the MMPV programme project in Varna, Bulgaria. You can find our current job vacancies here:

Unfortunately, there are no vacancies at NTB at the moment.  


 

Come aboard and apply for a vacant position at NVL Group. You can find more information on the NVL Group career website as well as the job portal.

CONTACT OUR TEAM

Naval Technology Bulgaria EOOD
256 Vladislav Varnenchik Blvd, Varna Towers, Tower E, Floor 9
9000 Varna
Bulgaria

Manager: Lyudmil Stoev
Tel.: +359 883 779 603
Email: info@ntb.bg

PRESS PORTAL

For all press-related questions, film and photograph enquiries, please contact our Press Officer, Oliver Grün.

Oliver Grün, Press Officer
NVL B.V & Co. KG
Hermann-Blohm-Str. 3
20457 Hamburg
Germany

Tel: +49 421 6604 430
Mail: oliver.gruen@nvl.de

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