MS Bulgaria recognized suitable for operation in mid-June

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MOSCOW, July 11 (Itar-Tass) -- The MS Bulgaria, which sank on the
Volga River on Sunday, passed a scheduled examination in the middle of
June and was recognized suitable for operation, the Russian Transport
Ministry reported on Monday.
"According to the Russian water transport register, the MS Bulgaria
passed a scheduled examination on June 15, 2011. The ship was found
operational in all features," the ministry reported.
The life rafts and boats on the vessel were intended for 156 people.
The ship had also 165 rescue jackets.