West Mountain. Non-bulbs removed from the bottom of the Gulf of Gdańsk

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The Navy conducted an operation to neutralize almost half a tonne of explosives found at the bottom of the Gulf of Gdańsk. Due to the precise actions of the Miner Divers Group from the 13th Tray Squadron, the threat in the area of planned construction of the LNG terminal was removed.

Find: hundreds of kilograms of unexploded

In the Gulf of Gdańsk, at the site of the prepared investment of the LNG transshipment terminal, artillery remains were discovered from planet War II. These were 210 mm artillery shells, the full number of which was 32. During the first phase of the action, the Miner Divers Group 13. The trawler squadron neutralized 24 of these missiles, weighing nearly 500 kg. The operation required precise transport of explosives into the Gulf of Gdańsk, where they were safely destroyed in an emergency site.

Prior to the start of the safety work on land and water, the Maritime Office and Border defender provided vessels. In turn, the coastal area, including popular beaches in Gdańsk, was secured by police officers and uniformed services.

Restrictions in the waters of the Gulf of Gdańsk

Naval activities required safety of the site and the introduction of temporary restrictions in the waters of the Gulf of Gdańsk. On land, it was prohibited to stay in the water on a long from Stoga beach to Sobieszewo. This ban besides included Gdańsk beaches, and peculiar safety zones were created in the area of activities. As part of the preparation for the neutralization of the unexploded non-exploded residents of the Tricity received alerts from the Government safety Center (RCB) informing about the threat.

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Close cooperation of the service in neutralising non-explosives

The operation was conducted in cooperation with many services, including the Maritime Office in Gdynia, the Emergency Management Staff of the Pomeranian Provincial Office and the authorities of the City of Gdańsk. Not only the Navy was active in the action, but besides another safety services at sea and land to effectively remove the threat and guarantee a safe environment for residents and those working in the LNG terminal area.

The Navy is ready for further action. another explosions from the Gulf of Gdańsk will be neutralized at another time, with akin safety procedures and cooperation with local institutions.