About
Grimaldi Marine Partners Bulgaria

Where Sea Meets Shore
Grimaldi Marine Partners Bulgaria (GMP Bulgaria) is a professional crewing and crew management company based in Varna, Bulgaria, one of the country’s most important maritime centres.
As part of the Marine Partners network, GMP Bulgaria provides reliable and professional crewing solutions to shipowners and ship managers worldwide. Our services cover the recruitment, selection, placement, and ongoing support of qualified seafarers, as well as crew administration and payroll management.
Our primary focus is on providing highly qualified Bulgarian officers and ratings for vessels operated by leading international shipping companies, including companies within the Grimaldi Group.
Our People. Our Expertise. Our Commitment.
With strong connections to the Bulgarian maritime community, naval and maritime training institutions, and experienced seafarers, GMP Bulgaria has direct access to a highly qualified pool of maritime professionals.
We understand that successful crew management is not only about finding qualified personnel. It is about building long-term relationships based on trust, professionalism, transparency, and mutual respect.
Our experienced team combines extensive knowledge of the local maritime labour market with international crewing standards and requirements. We provide personal assistance throughout the employment process, from the initial application and document verification to joining the vessel and ongoing crew support.
Supporting Seafarers. Serving Shipowners.
For seafarers, GMP Bulgaria offers professional guidance, clear communication, reliable administrative support, and opportunities to develop a long-term career at sea.
For shipowners and ship managers, we provide dependable access to qualified and experienced Bulgarian maritime personnel, supported by efficient administration, compliance, and responsive crew management.
Our multilingual team is available to assist seafarers and clients both during normal working hours and, when required, in urgent situations outside office hours.
Based in Varna. Connected to the World.
Varna has been shaped by the sea for centuries. Its maritime traditions, port infrastructure, educational institutions, and strong seafaring community make it a natural home for a company dedicated to the global maritime industry.
From our office in Varna, GMP Bulgaria connects the expertise of Bulgarian seafarers with opportunities aboard vessels operating around the world.
We believe that the strongest crews are built on professionalism, trust, compliance, and genuine care for the people who keep the world's merchant fleet moving.
Grimaldi Marine Partners Bulgaria — Where Sea Meets Shore.

Meet the People Behind Every Successful Voyage



Behind every successful voyage is a carefully selected crew — and behind every great crew is a team that understands people, experience, and the demands of life at sea.



At Grimaldi Marine Partners Bulgaria, our crewing team brings together maritime expertise, local knowledge, and a genuine commitment to the seafarers we represent. From identifying the right candidates and verifying qualifications to managing documentation and supporting our crew throughout their contracts, every detail matters.



We believe that successful crewing is about more than filling positions. It is about matching the right people with the right vessels, building trust, and creating long-term professional relationships.

Every captain, officer, engineer, and rating has a role to play.

Our role is to make sure the right people are on board.



Together, we build crews that keep ships moving and voyages successful.