One crewman has died and another was injured in a fire that broke out on a Navibulgar bulker at Varna Shipyard in Bulgaria.

The News website reported that the blaze occurred during repair works on the 41,000-dwt Balgarka (built 2004).

The vessel had been at the yard since 19 October.

Pre-trial proceedings have been initiated, the report said.

Navibulgar has been contacted for further information.