Effective rescue operation in the Port of Ustka. 64th MSPiR mission in 2025
On Holy Saturday, while many were preparing to celebrate Easter, a rescue alert was received by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Gdynia at 17:00. A report from the Ustka harbourmaster's office indicated that personal belongings had been found at beach entrance no. 17, and that a man had been seen entering the sea alone approximately 20 minutes earlier.
In brief
Rescuers of the BSR Ustka unit found and pulled from the water a man who had entered the sea alone at beach entrance number 17 in Ustka. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Gdynia received the report from the Ustka harbour master's office at 17:00 on Holy Saturday, and the State Fire Service in Słupsk was also notified. The man, in generally good condition, was handed over to an Emergency Medical Team. The operation was the 64th intervention of the Maritime Search and Rescue Service in 2025, director Sebastian Kluska said.
he rescue vessel BSR Ustka, already on the water at the time, was immediately dispatched to the scene. The State Fire Service in Słupsk was also notified.
Thanks to the rapid response and efficient coordination of rescue services, the man was located and safely brought out of the water. He was in stable condition and handed over to a medical emergency team. This marked the 64th rescue operation conducted by the Maritime Search and Rescue Service (MSPiR) in 2025.
Operational readiness all year round
Sebastian Kluska, Director of MSPiR, emphasized that rescue teams remain fully operational regardless of the season.
- Easter is generally a time of rest and peace, but our crews are always prepared for any situation. This time, a quick response helped ensure a safe outcome – he said.
The incident at the beach access point in Ustka serves as a reminder that MSPiR maintains full readiness not only during the busy summer season but throughout the year, under all conditions.
Where to seek help in crisis situations
While MSPiR responds to emergencies at sea and along the coastline, it is equally important to raise awareness about psychological support services available for those in crisis.
Free, confidential support lines in Poland:
- Mental Health Support Centre: 800 70 2222
- Helpline for adults: 116 123
- Helpline for children and youth: 116 111
In any immediate danger to life or health, the emergency number 112 should be called.
MSPiR – safeguarding lives on the Polish Coast
The Maritime Search and Rescue Service operates year-round, responding to emergencies on the Baltic Sea and in coastal areas. Each successful mission highlights the professionalism, preparedness, and dedication of rescue teams committed to protecting lives along the Polish shoreline.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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