‘Pułaski’ for renovation

The detailed scope of requirements that the coat puts in place has not been made public. Only the tenderers qualified for the final procedure received it. However, it is known that the works will primarily include the reconstruction of the hull. During operation, it gradually grows algae, and tiny crustaceans stick to its surface. In addition, a peculiar anti-corrosion shield is used, and the paint breaks and falls off. – Of course, while the ship is standing in port, divers regularly inspect the underwater part of the hull, but in fact only in a dry dock can accurately measure its condition and carry out the essential repairs – he explains kmdr Piotr SmelaCommander of the Battleship Squadron 3 Fleets. At the same time, shipbuilders will besides look at components of the propulsion strategy – the screw and electrical propulsors. The dock repair is yet an chance to renovate at least parts of the ship's premises.

The “Pułaski” will most likely go to the shipyard in January. The work itself should take 3 months. As kmdr Smela admits, they will not increase the current capabilities of the ship, but will let him to service until his successors are introduced to the line. Currently, 2 of the 3 ordered by Poland are under construction in PGZ Stojenna. Swordfish frigate. In the summertime of 2026, the first of these – the future ORP “Wicher” – will be launched. Then, too, it will begin to be equipped with combat systems. The ship should enter service in 2029. The next 2 Swords of War are to be picked up at yearly intervals. We're already training future crew members. Still, any time must pass from picking up fresh frigates by the navy to achieving full operational readiness. It is needed to get close to the fresh systems and assemble the casts of the individual departments – admits kmdr Smela. Fortunately, we don't start from scratch. Our sailors have considerable experience in utilizing ships of this class. The swordsmen will disagree in many ways from the frigate of OHP, but it is the doctrine of their operation at sea. And we can number on the support of allies – he adds.

Either way, for the next fewer years the main units of the Battleship Squadron will stay “Pulas” and ‘Church’. They will monitor shipping routes and critical infrastructure in the Gulf operation. They are besides to participate in exercises – both national and international. In 2026, 1 of them should take part in the “Baltops” maneuvers. – The situation in the Baltic is complex, tension does not decrease, so we request efficient ships. I hope “Pułaski” will return to the line shortly after the renovation. We presume that already in the second half of next year he will be able to carry out operational and training activities – sums up kmdr Smela.

ORP "Gen. K. Pulaski" was built in the late 1970s. In 1980, the ship entered service in the US Navy. It was then called USS “Clark”. Under the American flag, he operated until 2000. Then he was besides handed over to the Polish navy, in which he inactive serves today. The duplicate frigate of the ORP “Gen. T. Kościuszko” (formerly the USS “Wadsworth” passed a akin path.