The celebration of launching and baptism of the first of the Delfin-type radioelectronic designation ships was held present in Gdańsk. The unit will be named ORP "Jerzy Różycki". It will go to the 3rd Fleet of Ships, and will begin its service in 2027. Shipbuilding Refurbishment shipyards and Swedish Saab company jointly operate the building.
It was 1 p.m. erstwhile the godmother of the unit Ewa Zarychta, privately wife of retired deputy admiral Stanisław Zarychta, who in the past commanded, among others, the Group of Reconnaissance Ships, and then the Centre of Marine Operations, said the customary formula: “Fly in the seas and oceans, make the fame of the Polish shipbuilder and sailor famous, bring the glory of the Republic of Poland. I give you the name ORP “Jerzy Różycki”. A minute later, a bottle of champagne flew to the hull, and it crashed to the side. From the deck of the “Różycki” there were heaps of white-red smoke, the heads of witnesses gathered on the coast were sprinkled with confetti, and the air was torn by the sound of a typhoon from a moored tugboat called “Leszko”. But the baptized individual did not immediately contact the water. erstwhile launching in Polish shipyards, it is improbable that a slipway is utilized anymore. Instead, the dock where the “hero” stands is somewhat abandoned, thus slow taking on water. It's little impressive, but it's safer. Anyway, the sailors had a lot to enjoy today. “Rozycki” is the second ship launched and baptized this year. Earlier on the water stood the future ORP ‘Rybitwa’, which is another of six Kormoran II mine destroyers. The modernisation of the naval forces is thus gaining momentum.
The Polish and Swedish Deputy Ministers of Defence came to Gdańsk. The first of them, Paul Bejda, read the letter from Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish. The head of the MON stressed in it that the launch of the “Różycki” brings the Polish navy closer to achieving fresh capabilities – more efficient than before to gain information about the forces of the opponent and possible threats associated with its actions. “ORP “Różycki” and ORP “Zygalski” [second of the Dolphin kind units – ed.] will be ships of crucial importance not only to us, but besides to our allies,” stressed the head of the Defence Ministry. Poland gradually strengthens relations with NATO countries located on the Baltic Sea, as evidenced by the joint declaration of defence ministers concerning safety within this strategical basin, the Polish Presidency of the Council of Baltic States and its commitment to the fresh NATO CTF Baltic command.
In a akin tone, the message of Vice-Chief of the Swedish Defence Ministry Peter Sandwall was maintained. “The partnership between Poland and Sweden is aimed at common defence and security, especially in the maritime domain,” said the politician. In doing so, he recalled the projects that the 2 countries have late engaged in, both mentioned CTF and late completed Nattarian exercises. ‘Baltops ‘25’. Poland, as he said, is simply a model for Swedes in many aspects. This applies even though Defence expenditure. Poland allocates almost 5% of GDP to this purpose, which will put it first among NATO countries. “If we work together, advance innovative solutions in the field of defence industry, increase production, strengthen supply chains, we will become stronger and safer,” said Sandwall.
Dariusz Jaguszewski, president of the Board of Shipbuilding Shipbuilding Shipbuilding Shipbuilding Shipbuilding Shipbuilding Shipbuilding Shipbuilding Shipbuilding Yard, recalled that in his very long history, the company at the head of which he stands built around 1,400 different types of vessels. 400 of them are ships, constructed primarily for the Polish Navy. In fresh years, the Gdańsk shipyard has handed her six tow boats and 3 Kormoran II kind mine destroyers. The construction of 3 more continues. Like the construction of 2 reconnaissance ships. – Although the “Różycki” launched present is not a battleship, its importance is hard to overestimate. It provides something that is the most powerful weapon in the battlefield – information about the opponent. specified information, subjected to careful and fast analysis, becomes a support for specified individuals as frigates. Reconnaissance ships are the eyes and ears of the Navy. Therefore, all their elements must be from the top shelf – stressed Jaguszewski.
At the moment, the Navy uses 2 radio-electronic reconnaissance vessels – ORP “Hydrograph” and ORP “Navigator”. They both entered the service in the 1970 ’ s. respective years ago they were upgraded, but inactive fresh units mean a solid technological leap for the Navy. – The main task of reconnaissance ships is to collect intelligence data: radio, radio, telecommunications, ICT. They aid our superiors in the alleged targeting, i.e. the improvement of decisions at different levels: tactical, operational, strategic, but besides political – explained Mr Marcin Gronek, commander of the Reconnaissance Ship Group, which is part of the 3rd Fleet. By equipping fresh units, the collection, analysis and transmission process will be importantly improved. “The integrated mission strategy will let the operator to extract the information needed from 1 console,” points out Mr Gronek. Ship systems will besides enable crews to monitor the situation under the sea.
– At the moment, “Hydrograph” and “Navigator” are inactive performing their tasks. The point is to keep continuity – noted Mr Gronek. At the same time, the sailors who service them are slow preparing to decision to fresh ships. For they will be the basis of the crews of “Różycki” and “Zygalski”. “We have already established organizational and preparatory teams. Members of future crews take part in various types of meetings, working groups, opinions method documents, explains the commander of the Reconnaissance Ship Group.
The ORP “Jerzy Różycki” and the ORP “Henryk Zygalski” are presently being built in Gdańsk. erstwhile the platforms themselves are ready, Shipbuilding Repair specialists will carry out shipbuilding and naval trials. Saab Kockums AB is liable for equipping ships with specialized equipment. At this stage, however, Swedes will besides be assisted by their Polish colleagues. Both units are to enter service in 2027.
