First month of Jantar Unity operations. Polsca ferry paves the way for Batory program units
Jantar Unity has completed its first month of regular service, confirming high operational performance on Baltic Sea routes. The vessel efficiently handles both passenger and cargo transport, entering full operational rhythm.
In brief
The ferry Jantar Unity has completed its first month of regular service on Baltic routes as the first vessel of the government's Batory programme and the first ferry under the POLSCA brand. Over 30 days the ferry carried 107 passengers, 60 passenger cars, 3,341 truck combinations, 184 short vehicles, 392 trailers and 3 long vehicles. Total cargo lane area amounted to 63,734 m², cargo weight to 50,591 tonnes, and 3,626 drivers were on board. In 2026 the next ferry of the Batory programme, Bursztyn Unity, will enter service.
First ferry under the Batory program and Polsca brand
Jantar Unity is the first ferry constructed under Poland’s Batory Program, a government initiative aimed at modernizing the national ferry fleet and enhancing the efficiency of passenger–cargo operations in the Baltic Sea. The vessel is also the first to operate under the Polsca brand, establishing a new standard for domestic ferry operations.
First-month operational data
During its initial 30 days, Jantar Unity transported 107 passengers and 60 passenger cars. Freight operations included 3,341 lorries, 184 short vehicles, 392 trailers, and 3 long vehicles. The total cargo deck area amounted to 63,734 sq.m., while the total cargo carried reached 50,591 tons. A total of 3,626 drivers were on board, utilizing the ferry for freight and vehicle transport.
These figures demonstrate the vessel’s ability to efficiently handle mixed transport operations, both passenger and cargo, while maintaining stable operational performance under regular service conditions.
Next step in the Batory program: Bursztyn Unity in 2026
In 2026, the next ferry, Bursztyn Unity, will enter service, also as part of the Batory Program. This vessel will further increase passenger and cargo transport capacity, strengthen Polsca’s position in the Baltic Sea, and continue the modernization of Poland’s ferry fleet.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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