From October 31, 2026, masters must submit detailed information two hours before entering Bulgarian territorial waters, including cargo, fuel, crew, defects and potential pollution risks.
Bulgaria has introduced extraordinary requirements for every vessel transiting its territorial waters. Masters must send a specialised report two hours before the ship crosses into Bulgarian territorial waters. The report must include the vessel’s name, IMO number, flag, entry coordinates, expected UTC arrival time, and last and next ports of call.
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