Bulgarian ship hydrodynamics centre (BSHC)

was built and started operations as a national research institute in 1976. BSHC joined the “Engineering Sciences” sector of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) in 2004. BSHC’s mission is to perform fundamental and applied research and train graduate and post-graduate students in the areas of ship hydrodynamics; aerodynamics; ocean and coastal engineering; environmental protection; sea/river crises; sea/river energy utilization and disasters; water transport; national security and defense

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Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

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Institute of Metal Science, equipment, and technologies with Center for Hydro- and Aerodynamics “Acad. A. Balevski”

A Quality Management System (QMS) is developed and introduced at BSHC under the terms of ISO 9001: 2015. The QMS is certified by the company SGS.

BSHC deep water basin/towing tank has been also certified by ABS (Copenhagen branch).
BSHC represents the Republic of Bulgaria at international organizations and projects relevant to its operating areas.

Facilities

Facilities

Deep-water towing tank, Shallow water towing tank, Maneuvering and seakeeping basin, Cavitation tunnel with two measuring sections, Subsonic aerodynamic, Subsonic aerodynamic wind tunnel and others.
Mission

Mission

Our mission is to perform fundamental and applied research, and train graduate students in the areas of ship hydrodynamics, aerodynamics, ocean and coastal engineering, environmental protection, water transport, and defense.

Partners

Partners

BSHC has long-term partnerships with international research institutions and associations. We have participated in several collaborative research projects under the EU and NATO research programs.

Scope of activity

  • Scientific, experimental, consulting and innovation centre
  • Centre for education, post-graduate training, and extended qualification
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Services in field of:

  • Ship Powering Performance
  • Aerodynamics of bodies, engineering structures and technical objects
  • Model investigations of Fish-Breeding Facilities
  •  Models manufacture
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What others say about us

The international well-known ship hydrodynamics laboratories have as first-class experimental facilities as well as highly qualified research staff. The Bulgarian Ship Hydrodynamics Centre is blessed to have both of them and could be proud with its achievements ...
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William Morgan
David Taylor, USA
The capability and experience of the personnel of BSHC exceed all expectations. They all know what they are doing and put the extra effort to keep the project on schedule. Very friendly atmosphere even for people who don’t speak Bulgarian. Hope to come back soon.
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Otto DaSilva
Exmar Offshore, USA
The experimental facilities available at the Bulgarian Ship Hydrodynamics put it amongst the elite ship model investigations centres in the world. The BSHC Shallow Water Towing Tank and Seakeeping-Manoeuvring Basin are amongst the biggest in the world ...
Брюс Л. Хътчисън
Bruce L. Hutchison
Glosten Associates Incorporated, USA

“We look forward to seeing you again!”

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CFD Analisys

Hull-form hydrodynamic performance evaluation and optimization can be performed during the initial design stages, or before model testing, as required in the scope of work.

Contact us

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Address

1 William Froude St
9003 Varna
Bulgaria

PHONE

+359 52 370500

Email

office@bshc.bg

business hours

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM