A number of modern submarines to search for, classify and destruct seamines, silent drive, super-average maneuverability – they are only part of the assets of task 258 mine destroyers known as Kormoran II. present in Gdańsk Shipbuilding Shipbuilding Shipbuilding Shipbuilding Shipbuilding Shipbuilding Shipbuilding was cut to the sixth ship of this type.
The sixth of the Kormorans will receive the name of the ORP “Cchajka” – just like 2 another ships that served in the Polish navy years ago. The first 1 was built before the war a Swallow-like red trawler, and the second mine destroyer of the 206FM task representing Poland many times during the global maneuvers and missions of the Natovian SNMCMG1 team. This unit is well remembered by many sailors who inactive service under the white-red flag. It was withdrawn from the line only 3 years ago. Another “Chayka”, like her predecessor, will be part of the 8th Coast Defence Fleet. “It will go to the 12th Tralowers Division stationed in Świnoujście,” says Lieutenant Grzegorz Lewandowski, spokesperson for 8 FOW.
Thus, the fleet will gain another ship, which in its class is considered a planet leader. Cormorants II are intended to search, classify and destruct marine mines. They can buy them themselves. Ships were built in specified a way as to warrant maximum safety for crews. A magnetic steel hulls and electrical drive reduce the physical fields of the units and thus minimize the hazard of uncontrolled detonation deployed at sea mines. Cyclodoids alternatively of conventional screws warrant the ships superior maneuverability. Additionally, each of the Cormorans was equipped with a number of underwater vehicles that are utilized to detect and neutralize mines. Protection against attacks from air and sea surface is provided by large caliber device guns and modern 35 mm caliber cannon. For now the exception is the prototype Cormoran, which inactive uses the 23-millimeter Sparrow, but besides on its deck the cannon is to be replaced. Without exception, all mine destroyers of task 258 usage the SCOT-M combat management system, which collects and analyses data flowing from the ship's devices and at the same time helps control them, suggesting optimal solutions in a given situation.
Three Cormorans presently service in 8 FOWs. They are all part of the 13th Tray Squadron and are stationed in Gdynia. However, 3 more units are already being built at Shipbuilding Repair Yard. They in turn will power the 12th Tray Squadron. – The fresh ships already have commanders, the crews are completed step by step. Seamen from our squadron will service there, but besides fresh people – noted Lieutenant Sławomir Góra, commander of 12 dt. Ship crews 604 and 605, i.e. “Jaskółki” and “Rybitwy”, powerfully engage in their construction. shortly the sailors from Chaika will follow the same path. Training is besides ongoing. “The crew members of our Cormorans go to Gdynia, where they benefit from the cognition and experience of colleagues from the 13th Trailers Division”, explains Kmdr. But that is not the end. Recently, for example, a group of sailors from Świnoujście visited the centre in German Neustadt. There she received comprehensive training at the German Navy harm Control Training Center with the ORP crew. It active fighting at sea and defending an emergency ship.
Project 258 ships build a consortium, which, in addition to the Shipbuilding Shipbuilding Renovation yard mentioned above, includes the PGZ War Shipyard and the investigation and improvement Centre of the Marine Technology Centre in Gdynia. Work takes place without major obstacles. In June of that year, the hull of the future ORP vessel “The Swallow” was launchedand 3 months earlier Shipbuilders put the keel under the “Rybitwa”. If everything goes as planned, the first unit should enter service in 2026. Others are to join it at respective months intervals. Time flows very fast. To tell you the truth, I can see with my imagination how these ships are standing at our wharf – admits kmdr.
