Bulgarian Ship Suppliers Association (BSSA) was established on 24^th November, 1995 under the name of “Association of the Bulgarian Suppliers”. The aim of the organization is to bring together, coordinate and protect the interests of the traders, conducting ship-supply activity, and also to assist and support its members in the running of their business activity, namely ship supply operations in Bulgarian ports. BSSA represents its members’ interests before state authorities and institutions, ship-owners and other organizations on any topics related to ship supply. As of January 2016 BSSA has 13 members. BSSA is member of Bulgarian Chamber of Shipping (BCS), OCEAN – European Association of Ship Suppliers and ISSA – International Association of Ships Suppliers.