Quality Control, developed in accordance with ISO 9001: 2015 and implemented in the BSHC, is certified by SGS United Kingdom Ltd Systems & Services Certification.

The certificate validates that the Bulgarian Ship Hydrodynamics Center has the necessary conditions to achieve sustainable quality in accordance with ISO 9001: 2015, when performing the following activities:

  • Ship and off-shore structure model tests in Dee- water towing tank, Shallow Water towing tank, Seakeeping and maneuvering basin, Cavitation and Wind tunnels (resistance tests, self-propulsion tests, maneuvering tests, seakeeping tests, hydrodynamic tests)
  • Research on renewable energy resources and application of novel power-saving devices for ship model hydrodynamic tests
  • Design and construction of experimental ship models, ship propellers and off-shore structures for hydrodynamic tests

The implementation of the Quality Control according to ISO 9001: 2015 BSHC sets the following goals:

  • constant improvement of the quality of the scientific product;
  • adaptability and flexibility in the market of scientific services;
  • effective realization of the scientific product in terms of market economy;
  • integration into the global scientific space;
  • creation of modern conditions for training of students and doctoral students in accredited professional programs and specialties in accordance with the Higher Education Act.

You can see the quality policy here