The Chornomorsk-Varna ferry service is strategically important for both countries, as it promotes the development of trade relations and tourism. Ukraine and Bulgaria have worked together on its restoration, overcoming obstacles, and ensuring the safety of transport.
This is reported by the Ukrainian shipping company UkrFerry, which specializes in ferry transportation in the Black Sea region.
The company operates cargo and passenger services between the ports of Ukraine, Bulgaria, Georgia, and Turkey.
It is expected that regular sailings between Chornomorsk and Varna will contribute to an increase in transport volumes and improve economic ties between Ukraine and Bulgaria.
M/v «Vilnius» is a modern cargo vessel with facilities for passenger built in Germany in 1987. The vessels is supervised by the Lloyd’s shipping registry and boasts Guinness records book certificate as the world’s largest car-rail passenger ferry.
The vessel offers comfortable passenger facilities for up to 108 persons with a choice of cabins ranging from Grand Suit, Junior Suite to double and quadruple occupancy staterooms all with shower and w/c. Common on-board passenger facilities include restaurant, bar, recreation saloon, video and satellite TV saloon, children playroom. Vessel’s excellent navigability coupled with large dimensions (overall length exceeding 190 m with a beam of 28 m) contribute to reduced rolling and pitching even under stormy conditions. The two cargo decks are capable of loading both 50 railcars and 50 lorries at the same time.
