Blue Water Executes First-Ever Float-Off Operation in Port of Gdansk

Blue Water’s local team in Poland has successfully coordinated the first float-off operation of its kind at the Port of Gdansk, marking a significant milestone in the port’s offshore capabilities. The project involved the precise submersion of a semi-submersible heavy lift vessel to float off the cable laying ship Atalanti, owned by Asso.subsea.

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20 june 2025   |   11:04   |   Source: Gazeta Morska   |   Prepared by: Kamil Kusier   |   Print

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The vessel was transported aboard a semi-submersible heavy lift carrier and delivered to the Gdansk roadstead before being safely launched and introduced into port. Blue Water acted as the official representative of the shipowner throughout the entire process.

- This was a complex marine operation that demanded exceptional precision, planning, and coordination, says Pawel Grzadko, Business Development Manager at Blue Water Poland. - As the first operation of this kind conducted at the Port of Gdansk, every technical and operational detail had to be meticulously analysed and agreed upon by all stakeholders. We’re proud to have delivered a smooth and safe float-off in close collaboration with port authorities, towage providers, and agents.

Preparation for the float-off spanned more than three weeks and culminated in a seamless one-day execution. Following the successful operation, Blue Water managed the full logistics for mobilising the vessel for its next assignment.

Over the subsequent two months, the Atalanti underwent outfitting and technical preparations at Gdansk Shiprepair Yard before departing for her new role in the southern Baltic Sea.

With the Baltic region emerging as a key hub for offshore energy projects, Blue Water Gdansk is experiencing growing demand for advanced logistics and technical services. The company now employs over 250 staff in Szczecin, including more than 100 specialised offshore technicians.

- We’ve also established our own training academy, which ensures we can consistently deliver high levels of competence and safety in every project, adds Paweł Grzadko.

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