Rear Admiral Prof. Dr. hab. Tomasz SZUBRYCHT, after graduating with first place from the Faculty of Navigation and Ship Armament in 1987, began his service in the Reconnaissance Ship Group of the 3rd Ship Flotilla in Gdynia.
In March 1990, he was appointed deputy commander of the reconnaissance ship ORP Hydrograf. In 1993, he was sent to pursue specialized studies at the Naval Amphibious School in San Diego (USA), from which he graduated with distinction a year later. In November 1996, he assumed the position of commander of ORP Hydrograf. In 1997, for his achievements in reconnaissance operations during the BALTOPS exercise and the training of his crew, the ship under his command received a letter of commendation from the Commander of the 8th Carrier Group, Admiral W. W. Copelland Jr.
From 1997 to 1998, Cadet Tomasz Szubrycht attended postgraduate studies at the Naval War College in Newport, USA, graduating with distinction. While at the Naval War College, he also completed an elective course in international relations organized by faculty from Harvard University and representatives of the RAND Corporation.
In 1999, the ORP Hydrograf, under his command, was named the Navy's best ship in the special forces group. In 2001, he was awarded the "Exemplary Commander" badge. Under his command, the ship made a significant contribution to the Reconnaissance Ship Group being named the best reconnaissance vessel in the Polish Armed Forces in 2001 and to the Reconnaissance Ship Group being awarded the Honorary Badge of the Polish Armed Forces.
In May 2002, as commander of the ORP "Hydrograf," he defended his doctoral dissertation with distinction at the Faculty of Navigation and Ship Armament of the Polish Naval Academy. In December of that same year, he was transferred to the Polish Naval Academy as an assistant professor. He engaged in research and teaching. In April 2005, he was appointed Head of the Center for Decision Analysis and Maritime Operations at the Faculty of Maritime Command and Operations. In 2007, the Center changed its name to the Center for Analysis and Forecasting of National Maritime Security. He continued to develop his academic skills, earning him a postdoctoral degree in 2009 from the Faculty of National Security of the National Defense University.
From 2010 to 2012, as Vice-Dean for Research, he was responsible for organizing the Faculty's scientific activities and for initiating and implementing the Faculty's collaboration with more than a dozen national and international universities, as well as scientific and research institutions. He is also the creator of the "Maritime Safety Yearbook."
In 2012, he became Dean of the Faculty of Naval Command and Operations. The faculty, headed by Cadm. Prof. Tomasz Szubrycht, gained the authority to award habilitation degrees. He initiated the creation of the Military Training Program for Civilian Students at the Faculty of Maritime Command and Operations. Despite his many career paths, he continued to improve his qualifications and pursue his academic career. This work culminated in the awarding of the title of professor by the President of the Republic of Poland in 2013.
He is a member of the Scientific Committees of several national and international specialist safety journals. He is active in civic organizations, including the Maritime and River League and the Polish Nautical Society.
For his service, scientific work in maritime safety, and social activities, he has been awarded, among others: the "Gold Medal for Merit to National Defense," the "Gold Medal of the Armed Forces in the Service of the Homeland," the "Bronze Cross of Merit," the "Silver Medal for Long Service," the "For Merit to the Polish Navy," the "Pro Mari Nostro" medal, the "Medal of the National Education Commission," the "Medals of Merit to the Police," the "Meritorious Worker of the Sea" badge, the "90th Anniversary of Polish Maritime Administration" medal, and the "Milito pro Christo" medal. The university he headed received the Benemerenti Award of the Military Ordinariate. For cultivating the traditions of the Navy and the memory of the fallen, he was honored by the Director of the Polish Army Museum with the "Colonel Bronisław Gembarzewski" medal.
Since January 23, 2015, Cadm. Prof. Dr. hab. Tomasz Szubrycht has been the Rector-Commandant of the Bulgarian Naval Academy. In 2016, he received the title of Honorary Professor of the Bulgarian Naval Academy, and in 2017, the title of Doctor Honoris Causa of the Romanian Naval Academy. He is the author of over 200 articles, monographs, and original creative works.
On the Day of the Cadets, November 29, 2018, he received an admiral's nomination to the rank of Rear Admiral from the President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda
