Remontowa Shipbuilding SA has started the construction of the sixth ship in the Kormoran series. The new ship called ORP Czajka will join the Polish Navy as a Kormoran II-class minehunter. It will be the third ship of this type currently being built, and the sixth in the entire series. ORP Czajka (606) will continue the tradition of mine countermeasure units bearing this name.
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The first monopiles for the Polish Baltic Power wind farm were shipped from the factory to the installation terminal on Bornholm. The production of monopiles began in January 2024, and they are scheduled to be transported to the installation site at the beginning of next year. A total of 78 monopiles will be produced, two of which will be used for marine power stations, and the rest will constitute the bases for wind turbines. The Roenne port on Bornholm will act as an installation base for Baltic Power, as the Polish terminal in Świnoujście may not be ready yet.
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The Swedish Maritime Administration has ordered an EF-12 pilot boat from Artemis Technologies, equipped with a fully electric drive, making it one of the first units of this type. This investment aims to increase the organization's involvement in the decarbonization of the maritime industry, including port activities. The Artemis EF-12 will be the first vessel of its kind to be used in Swedish ports and is scheduled to begin operations in spring 2026. The boat will be equipped with hydrofoil technology, which will allow it to float above the water, eliminating water resistance on the hull. This solution is intended to optimize energy consumption, increase speed and reduce noise during operation.
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The longest pier on the Baltic Sea was opened in the German resort of Prerow, 720 meters long and 4.20 meters wide, supported by 87 piles. Construction, which began in August 2022, also included the creation of a shielding port for small vessels. The pier is intended to function as a tourist attraction and offer protection for ships in distress. The traffic of service and rescue vehicles is allowed there. The adjacent port has a usable area of 10,000 square meters and is intended for 33 recreational and fishing vessels.
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The Szczecin and Świnoujście Seaports Authority announced that work is underway on the construction of an installation terminal for offshore wind farms in Świnoujście. The project, implemented by Orlen Neptun, is to be completed in early 2025, which will make it the first terminal of this type in Poland and one of the most modern in Europe. The investment is divided into several stages starting in 2023. The onshore terminal is being built on an area of almost 20 hectares, where key parts of offshore wind turbines, such as towers, blades and nacelles, will be transhipped and stored. First, the terminal will be used to install components of the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, built by Orlen and Northland Power, and then will support the implementation of subsequent projects.
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The Port of Gdansk summarized its results for the three quarters of 2024, showing a total transshipment of more than 58 million tons of goods. Liquid fuels, mainly crude oil and petroleum products, remain the dominant cargo group, accounting for over half of the total transshipment.
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