Staying in Ukraine during a week, they had a lot of interesting meetings, different excursions, and open communication. The Bulgarian guests have familiarized themselves with historical and cultural monuments in Mykolayiv, visited museums, and the zoo.
The guests also visited NIBULON – a leader in the Ukrainian agrarian market and shipbuilding sector.
“Our company is considered to be not only agrarian but also shipbuilding one for several consecutive years. NIBULON at its own shipbuilding and repair yard constructs its own fleet. Neither Mykolayiv nor Ukraine has other shipbuilding prospects”, tells Oleksandr Grygorenko, NIBULON’s deputy general director of trade and logistics.
The guests saw NIBULON construct its fleet, repair vessels, and modernize the existing capacities. The Bulgarians went on board the modern tugs (POSS-115 project)
Observing construction of the non-self-propelled vessels (B2000 project), the young Europeans familiarized themselves with the company’s shipbuilding plans.
Cycling is well-developed in Bulgaria; thus, the pupils liked a comfortable bicycle parking located in the territory.
An excursion to NIBULON’s main grain terminal traditionally started with the registration point, where the pupils observed sampling to analyze product quality. They saw modern equipment and learnt interesting information about grain quality researches in the production and technological laboratory as well as chemical-technological laboratory.
“It was pleasant to discuss transportation issues with the guests despite their young age”, summarizes Oleksandr Grygorenko. “Living in a port city requires to know water transportation, logistics, and infrastructure issues. Due to regular meetings, sharing of experience with European experts in logistics, transport and other sectors, it is possible to improve cargo and passenger transportation in Mykolayiv that will benefit citizens and local budget. I hope that one day we will meet Bulgarian shipbuilders and carriers.